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Eva Solo Coffee Brewing Tutorial

February 20, 2018 by Michael Allen Smith

Eva Solo Coffee Brewing Tutorial

When I tell people that my favorite rich coffee brewing method – other than espresso – is the Eva Solo, they usually don’t know what I am talking about. The Eva Solo is also known as a Cafe Solo. What is the Eva Solo? It brews like an upside-down french press with a fine convex filter that descends into the brewing chamber. The glass brewing container resembles a Chemex, only without the handle. It is covered with a thin neoprene cover that zips up like a sleeping bag.

Eva Solo Coffee Brewer
Eva Solo Coffee Brewer

Until I discovered the Eva Solo, my primary full-immersion brewing method was the French Press. As much as I loved the rich flavor of the french press, there were times I wished it were just a little cleaner tasting. Not paper filter clean, but something in between. The Eva Solo was exactly what I was looking for. It has all the rich flavor of a french press, but is cleaner tasting.

Plus it just looks and feels cool.

Eva Solo Filter
Eva Solo Coffee Filter and Lid

The Eva Solo is as easy to use as a french press. Let’s get started.

#1 Rinse Eva Solo

Rinse the inside of the Eva Solo with warm water. In addition to removing any residual grounds from the previous brew, this will minimize temperature loss once we start brewing.

rinse eva solo with hot water
Hot Water Rinse

#2 Add Ground Coffee

Grind coffee the same as you would for a french press. So it will be on the coarse side. Since you won’t be pressing the grounds to the bottom, you can grind a little finer if you desire. Experiment with different grinds. I use a grind very close to the french press. The dosage is 1 tablespoon of coffee for each 4 oz of water. Pour ground coffee into the Eva Solo.

Eva Solo Add Coffee Grounds
Add Ground Coffee to Eva Solo

#3 Add Water

Heat water to a boil and then allow it to cool for 20-30 seconds before pouring it into the Eva Solo. Start your brewer timer. If you have an electric kettle that lets you dial in the exact temperature, set it for 202 F if it is a lighter roast and 198F if it darker.

Add hot water to Eva Solo
Pour Hot Water into Eva Solo

#4 Stir Coffee

The Eva Solo comes with a plastic stirrer. I lost mine, so I use a wooden spoon. At the 1-minute mark, give the coffee a gentle stir.

Stir Eva Solo
After 1 minute, stir the coffee.

#5 Secure Eva Solo Filter

Place the filter and lid securely on the Eva Solo.

secure lid on Eva Solo Coffee Brewer
Secure the filter on the Eva Solo.

#6 Wait 4 Minutes and Pour

At the 4-minute mark, the coffee has finished brewing. Serve. Notice how in the photo, I have one finger holding the filter back. Although the filter should be secure, I once had it wiggle free and land inside my coffee. It is better to hold it in place while pouring. Safety first!

Pour Eva Solo Coffee
When pouring coffee from the Eva Solo, I advise holding the filter at the top with a finger. This is extra insurance in the event the filter isn’t secure.

The Eva Solo website states that the neoprene cover can keep the coffee warm for up to 30 minutes. Ignore that tip. As long as the water and coffee grounds are touching, the brewing is still happening. Once the 4-minute brewing cycle has been completed, pour out all the coffee. You can always brew more.

What I like about the neoprene cover is it protects me from the glass. One, I don’t burn myself by touching the side of the brewer. Two, the neoprene cover provides some structural protection to the glass. Over the years, I’ve shattered a few french press brewers. I do not ever expect that will happen with the Eva Solo, but if it did, at least the glass and coffee won’t go everywhere. It’ll all be contained inside the zipper.

The only downside to the Eva Solo is the cost. As of this writing, you can find one on Amazon for just under $100. Is it worth it? For me, it is totally worth that price. I love mine. Also, because the Eva Solo is far less popular than the French Press, it makes for a unique gift for coffee fans

Resources

Coffee Brewing Guide – Our collection of coffee brewing tutorials here on INeedCoffee.

Coffee Grind Chart – A visual guide to getting the right coffee grind size.

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Michael Allen Smith is both a coffee fanatic and a web developer. In April 1999, he combined these two interests and started the coffee website INeedCoffee.com. His personal blog, which covers a wide range of topics, is Critical MAS.
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About Michael Allen Smith

Michael Allen Smith is both a coffee fanatic and a web developer. In April 1999, he combined these two interests and started the coffee website INeedCoffee.com. His personal blog, which covers a wide range of topics, is Critical MAS.

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