The bar, on paper.

A tiny, intense 2-oz cup — bittersweet and bold. The building block for everything else here.

A single 9-bar pull of roasted barley — 16 g in, 32 g out — under a crema-like foam.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

An even tinier, sweeter, more concentrated shot than espresso — intensity without the bite.

The short pull: same 16 g dose, half the yield, denser and sweeter.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

A longer, gentler shot — more water, softer edges, easier to sip than a straight espresso.

The long pull of orzo — more water, a lighter, more open cup.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

Simply a double espresso — twice the shot, same small, bold cup.

A double 16 g/32 g shot pulled into one cup.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

A smooth, no-milk cup — strong but not intense; the “regular coffee” of the espresso family.

Orzo doppio lengthened with hot water for a long, clean cup.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

Like an Americano but bolder and thicker-topped — a strong, no-milk cup with more crema.

Hot water first, orzo doppio poured over — crema-like foam preserved.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

Espresso with just a spot of foam — strong, with the smallest softening of milk.

Orzo espresso "stained" with a dab of steamed-milk foam.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

Small, strong, velvety — for when a latte is too much milk.

Equal parts orzo espresso and warm steamed milk. Balanced, not foamy.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

A sweet, milky little Cuban cup — strong underneath, with a whipped-sugar top.

Cuban-style: orzo doppio pulled over a sugar-whipped espuma, topped with milk.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

A latte with the volume turned down and the flavor turned up.

Double ristretto of orzo under glossy microfoam. Paint-smooth, no bubbles.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

Airy and foam-topped — milky and mild, with a cocoa-dust finish.

Equal thirds: orzo espresso, steamed milk, foam.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a cappuccino

Big, milky, and mellow — the gentle crowd-pleaser most people start with.

Orzo espresso with a long pour of steamed milk and a thin foam cap.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a latte

Even milkier and milder than a latte — mostly warm milk, gently marked with a shot.

Milk first, orzo espresso gently laced through it for a layered cup.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a latte

Very milky and light in a tall glass — even softer than a latte.

1 part orzo doppio, 3 parts foamed milk, tall glass — Portugal’s answer to the latte.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

The richest, most dessert-like milk drink here — thick and creamy from half-and-half.

Orzo espresso with steamed half-and-half — richer, sweeter body.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

A strong shot under a soft cloud of whipped cream — a little indulgent, still small.

Orzo espresso crowned with a spoon of soft whipped cream.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

Dessert in a cup — a hot shot melting vanilla ice cream. The easiest way to like espresso.

A hot orzo shot poured over cold vanilla ice cream.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

The strongest, most no-nonsense black cup — a full brew with a shot dropped in. Dose high.

A cup of batch-brewed The Black with a shot of orzo espresso dropped in.

Dose to ~160 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a red eye

The plain black cup — clean, easy, and made by the potful. What a diner would just call “coffee.”

The Black v1 brewed by the pot on a gold basket — engineered to be drunk black.

Dose to ~95 mg (≈ a big Dr Pepper) to match a cup of drip

The lightest, brightest black cup — delicate and tea-like, with the flavors set far apart.

The Black v1 over a stainless mesh cone — clarity without a paper filter.

Dose to ~95 mg (≈ a big Dr Pepper) to match a pour-over

The heaviest, richest black cup — thick-bodied and full, with nothing held back.

Full immersion of Cacao Bold, The Monograph, or Yaupon Dark. Maximum body.

A quick, smooth, concentrated cup — low bitterness, ready in under two minutes.

The Monograph pressed through a metal disk — quick, clean, concentrated.

Strong, syrupy, and stovetop-made — the closest a plain cup gets to espresso.

Stovetop pressure on Orzo or Cacao Bold — an espresso-adjacent shot.

The showpiece black cup — silky and crystal-clear, brewed at the table like theater.

Vacuum-brewed The Black v1 — theatrical, and startlingly clean in the cup.

Dose to ~95 mg (≈ a big Dr Pepper) to match a cup of drip

Tiny, thick, and unfiltered — the most intense cup here, sipped slowly over its grounds.

Extra-fine orzo simmered in a copper cezve, raised to foam twice.

Warm, milky, and lightly sweet — a soft, comforting cup with a gentle roasted edge.

Batch The Black v1 poured half-and-half with scalded milk. New Orleans, no coffee.

Dose to ~95 mg (≈ a big Dr Pepper) to match a cup of drip

Rich hot chocolate that grew up — sweet, creamy, and easy to love on the first sip.

Orzo doppio + brewed-cacao concentrate + steamed milk, pinch of salt. The one drink where coffee-free beats the original — the chocolate is real.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a mocha

Cacao concentrate: refrigerate, use within 3–5 days.

A black cup made cozy — no milk, just soft whipped cream melting into the top.

Batch The Black v1 under two spoons of soft whipped cream in place of milk.

Dose to ~95 mg (≈ a big Dr Pepper) to match a cup of drip

The smoothest, least bitter cold cup — mellow enough to drink black, straight over ice.

Overnight steep of Guayusa, Yaupon, or The Black v1. Smooth, low-bitterness.

Dose to 150–200 mg (≈ one Celsius) per 16 oz to match a coffee cold brew

Dirty-soda energy in coffee-shop form — cold, sweet, milky, and instantly familiar.

Chicory-forward cold brew + cold milk 1:1 + a touch of sweet. Two hundred years of validation.

Dose to ~150 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a coffee cold brew

Contains ~8 g sugar from the sweetened milk.

Cold brew turned silky and stout-like — creamy and cascading, with no milk at all.

Guayusa cold brew on nitrogen — cascading, creamy, clean caffeine.

Cold, milky, and mellow — the iced crowd-pleaser, easy from the very first sip.

Orzo espresso over cold milk and ice.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

A crisp, no-milk iced cup — clean and refreshing, strong without being heavy.

Orzo doppio over cold water and ice.

Dose to ~125 mg (≈ ≈ a strong energy drink) to match a double

Fizzy, bittersweet, and surprising — closer to a sparkling soda than a coffee.

Orzo espresso poured over tonic and clear ice — layered, bittersweet, bright.

Dose to ~63 mg (≈ ≈ 1.5 Diet Cokes) to match a single shot

A tall, frothy, thirst-quenching cup — light and foamy, sweetened to taste.

Instant Sticks shaken to a stable foam over ice.

A thick, milkshake-like blend — sweet, cold, and dessert-adjacent. The easiest yes on the cold list.

Instant Sticks blended with ice and milk into a thick, cold pour.

A cloud of sweet whipped foam over cold milk — pretty, playful, and gentle in strength.

Whipped Instant-Stick peaks floated on cold milk. Dose to taste.

Warm, brown-sugar sweet, and grown-up — tastes like a nightcap, with zero alcohol.

Strong-pressed The Black over house oak essence, brown-sugar sweet, soft-peak cream floated over a spoon.

No alcohol. No alcohol flavorings. The warmth is real oak.

Bold, sweet, and creamy over ice — our strongest, most convincing cup; dirty-soda energy done right.

The strongest and most convincing drink we make: press super-concentrate over sweetened condensed oat, iced.

Iced. ~12 g sugar, inherent to the style.

Hot, small, strong, and sweet — a slow-dripped cup pooled over condensed milk. Sữa Đá’s cozy twin.

The hot version: slow phin drip of The Black v1 over sweetened condensed milk (sugar optional).

Dose to ~95 mg (≈ a big Dr Pepper) to match a phin coffee

A smooth, even lift with no jitters or crash — built for calm, sustained concentration.

The Monograph + a yaupon steep + a 2:1 theanine dose. The flagship focus ritual.

Caffeine advisory applies at the dosed level. See The Science.