First Cup Kit
The no-machine starting point — brew your first real cup tonight
Everything for your first month of mornings. No grinder, no machine. The Monograph ground for a press, a French press to brew it in, a 10-step photo card so nothing is guesswork, and a Dose Drops mini so you decide exactly how much caffeine — including none.
Nothing else — the press is in the box. Just a kettle or a saucepan of water.
This is the no-machine option.
- Caffeine source
- Synthetic
- Net size
- Press + 12 oz + card + 15 mL
§ Assay · per serving
| Includes | The Monograph (drip grind) · French press · photo card · Dose Drops mini |
|---|---|
| Caffeine | 0–125 mg, dosed by you |
| Added sugar | 0 g |
§ Brew methods
Questions
Is this coffee or decaf?
No. Section 89 never sells coffee in any form, including decaf. Everything here is a roasted-botanical brew or a caffeine layer — brewed like coffee, never made from it.
Where does the caffeine come from?
Only from synthetic caffeine, yaupon, guayusa, or cacao — never from tea or tea decaffeination. Any L-theanine we sell is fermentation-derived, never tea-extracted.
Does it taste exactly like coffee?
We do not claim that. Our brews are roast-forward and coffee-adjacent, built with the same equipment and methods, so the ritual and the body feel familiar.
How do subscriptions work?
Choose Monthly Grind on any eligible product for 10% off, shipped monthly. Skip or cancel anytime.