Our goal at Nerd Java is to make strong and flavor filled coffee. We agree that it is an intense flavor which is why we offer two versions Winter Fire and Winter Fire Extreme.  

If you are someone who needs extra dimming down of flavor, you can do any of the following:

1. Add Milk or Creamer of choice.  This action will not water down the coffee as we use high quality specialty beans. 
2. Cut the coffee 2 parts Winter Fire to 1 part unflavored beans. You can use our specialty beans or any other beans you have on hand. 
3. Cut the coffee 1 part Winter Fire to 2 Parts unflavored beans. You can use our specialty beans or any other beans you have on hand. 

Though no sugar is added to our flavored beans, the oil flavoring has a natural sweetness which comes through when brewed.  So all you need to do is drink it black, or add in milk/ creamer of choice. 

The flavors we use for Winter Fire are a combination of Natural and Artificial. Both are kosher. 

For our flavored beans we use both our Guatemala Kafetos and Colombia Tiple Pitalito. 

We are so glad you asked! As part of our Nerdy concept we have got all the deetz for you! 

See our brewing breakdown chart for detailed bean to water brewing measurements.

Though these may change with future beans and flavor offerings, for now all roasts and flavors have the same suggested measurements. 

Please note that these are mere recommendations and if you prefer your brew to be made in a different method, go forth and conquer that Cup-o-Java!

A Quick Summary of our recommendations for our roasts and flavors.

• Pour Over, K-Cup, and Coffee pot: 15 grams of beans to every 6oz of water. 
• K-Cup brew machines that only do 10oz of water: 18 grams of beans for the 10 oz of water.
• Espresso Shot: Grind your beans to an appropriate espresso grind, then use the same amount of beans that you would use to fill up the portafilter with when prepping a regular espresso. 
• Bialetti or other Italian Roast: Same as Espresso. 
• French Roast: With a regular French Press Course Grind use 15 grams of coffee for every 6 oz of water. 
• Cold Brew: With a regular French Press or Cold Brew course grind, use 15oz of beans per 6oz of water. 
• Iced-Hot Coffee: Method 1 – Instant Gratification -Pour your hot-brewed coffee or espresso shot(s) over ice and add creamer or milk of choice for an instantly cold coffee. Method 2 – Delayed Gratification – Put your hot-brewed coffee in the refrigerator and wait until it is nice and cold, then add in milk or creamer of choice for a rich cup of cold coffee. 

Pre-Ground Beans: Our pre-ground beans are perfect for Pour-Over, K-Cup, and Coffee Pot brews, including hot-iced coffee.  Pre-ground beans can be re-ground as well for espressos. 
Whole Beans: Our whole beans allow you to grind for Espresso, French Press, or Cold Brew methods.