Vietnamese coffee, with its rich, nutty profile and sweet, creamy finish, is a true delight. As a coffee enthusiast who started my journey with a Gevi espresso machine, I’m obsessed with precision. So, when I got my hands on the Gevi BrewOne Pour Coffee Machine, a 4-in-1 setup with a built-in grinder, scale, and automated rotating nozzles, I knew I had to try making my favorite Vietnamese coffee with it. The results were so good, I had to share them.
If you want to elevate your coffee game and achieve a consistently perfect cup, here’s my step-by-step guide.
Why the Gevi BrewOne is a Game-Changer for Vietnamese Coffee
Before we dive into the recipe, let's talk about why this machine is so well-suited for this brew. The key to great Vietnamese coffee is consistency. The Gevi BrewOne Pour Coffee Machine delivers this through its all-in-one system:
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Precision Grinding: The 51-step burr grinder allows you to dial in the exact grind size needed to extract those signature nutty and chocolatey notes.
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Integrated Smart Scale: No more guesswork. The built-in scale ensures a perfect coffee-to-water ratio every time, which is crucial for a balanced cup.
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Automated Pour-Over: The machine’s rotating nozzles mimic the slow, circular motion of a barista’s hand-pour, ensuring even saturation of the coffee grounds for a clean, sweet extraction.
My Perfect Gevi BrewOne Vietnamese Coffee Recipe
After some delicious experimentation, I landed on this recipe that produces a clean, sweet cup with that classic caramel vibe that makes Vietnamese coffee so irresistible.
Ingredients & Equipment
Coffee Beans: 15g of medium-dark roast beans. I used Trung Nguyen, which has wonderful nutty and chocolatey notes. High-quality beans are essential; lower-grade ones can taste flat.
Water: 240g of filtered water at 93°C (200°F).
Sweetener: 1-2 teaspoons of sweetened condensed milk, to taste.
Machine: The Gevi BrewOne Pour Coffee Machine.
Step-by-Step Brewing Guide
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Grind Your Beans: Using the BrewOne’s integrated grinder, grind 15g of coffee to a medium-coarse setting. I found setting 25 on the 51-step grinder was the sweet spot. Be careful not to grind too fine, as this can make your brew bitter.
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Dose and Set Water Temperature: The built-in scale makes dosing the 15g of coffee simple and accurate. Set your water temperature to 93°C for a robust flavor extraction.
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Program Your Custom Brew: This is where the Gevi BrewOne Pour Coffee Machine truly shines. I programmed a custom recipe for a 1:16 ratio:
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Bloom: 30g of water for 30 seconds.
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Main Pours: Two separate pours of 105g each, with a 20-second pause in between.
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Total Brew Time: Approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Enjoy the Automated Pour: Watch as the rotating nozzles execute a perfect pour, creating slow, even circles over the coffee bed. This automation ensures you get a consistently clean and flavorful cup every single time.
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Add the Finishing Touch: Once brewed, pour the coffee over a teaspoon of sweetened condensed milk and stir well. The result is a toffee-like dream in a cup.
Pro Tips for Using Your Gevi BrewOne
Experiment with Temperature: For a brighter, more floral cup, try lowering the water temperature. I did a second brew at 90°C and it brought out different, more delicate notes from the beans.
Keep the Grinder Clean: I noticed the grinder clogged once when I used particularly oily beans. A quick brush fixed it, but I highly recommend cleaning the burrs regularly to prevent issues.
Explore the HMI Display: The high-tech display is responsive, but it has a lot of options. Take a few minutes to get used to it so you can take full advantage of features like tweaking the flow rate and nozzle speed.
The Final Verdict: Is It Worth It for Coffee Geeks?
While the Gevi BrewOne Pour Coffee Machine might be overkill for a casual coffee drinker, it’s a dream for enthusiasts who love precision and experimentation. The ability to control every variable, from grind size to flow rate, and then save those recipes makes it an incredibly powerful tool for perfecting brews like Vietnamese coffee.
Do you have a Gevi BrewOne Pour Coffee Machine? I’d love to hear about your favorite recipes or any hacks you’ve discovered. Share them in the comments below!
