85+ Coffee FAQs: Beans, Brewing and Wholesale in Amman

85+ Artisan Coffee Roaster is a specialty coffee micro-roastery in Amman, Jordan. Our online shop offers coffee beans and brewing equipment, and our wholesale program supports cafés. This FAQ explains how to choose beans, select a grind and bag size, start brewing, and contact us.

Key takeaways:

• Choose beans by the tasting notes you enjoy and the method you use.
• Check the size and grind options on the product page before adding a bag to your cart.
• For café supply, equipment selection, menu development or staff training, use our wholesale inquiry form.

Table of contents

• What is 85+, and where is it based?
• How do I choose coffee for espresso or filter brewing?
• Should I choose whole beans or ground coffee?
• Which grind option should I select for my brewer?
• What coffee bag sizes can I order?
• What coffee-to-water ratio should I use for pour-over?
• What do washed, natural and honey mean on a coffee label?
• Does 85+ offer wholesale support for cafés?
• Is the 85+ cold brew range available yet?
• How can I contact 85+ in Jordan?

What is 85+, and where is it based?

85+ Artisan Coffee Roaster is a specialty coffee micro-roastery based in Amman, Jordan. We select traceable coffees through blind cupping and work closely with producers and suppliers. Our selection includes single origins and blends, alongside brewing equipment. Read about our approach to sourcing and selecting coffee.

How do I choose coffee for espresso or filter brewing?

Start with the flavors you enjoy, then check the product’s brewing description. Espresso and filter are brewing methods, so a coffee does not become a different type of bean when you switch methods. A product marked Espresso & Filter provides a useful starting point for exploring both.

• For familiar flavors, look for notes such as chocolate, nuts or caramel.
• For something more fruit-forward, compare bags with citrus, berry, floral or tropical-fruit notes.
• Use the suggested brewing method and recipe as a starting point, then adjust by taste.

Light, medium and dark roasts can all be used for either method. Espresso produces a short, concentrated drink; filter brewing typically produces a longer cup. For drink styles and milk options, see our guide to espresso, milk drinks and filter coffee.

Should I choose whole beans or ground coffee?

Choose Whole Beans if you have a grinder and want to adjust the grind for your recipe. If you need ground coffee, select the option matching your brewing method from the choices shown on the product page. Check that selection before adding the bag to your cart.

Buying whole beans gives you flexibility to change the grind between brewers. With pre-ground coffee, keep the chosen method in mind when following a recipe. Our home brewing guide compares French press, AeroPress and pour-over.

Which grind option should I select for my brewer?

Choose the name of your brewing method when it appears in the product’s selector: for example, Espresso, Pour over, French Press, Aeropress or Filter Machine. Choose Whole Beans if you will grind the coffee yourself. The options displayed for the selected product are the ones to use.

If you grind at home, follow your chosen recipe rather than treating one setting as correct for every brewer. For example, the official AeroPress instructions provide method-specific guidance; our pour-over guide includes a coarse-ground 4:6 recipe. Make small adjustments and keep the dose, water and pouring consistent while comparing results.

What coffee bag sizes can I order?

Check the size selector on the coffee you want to order. For example, the Costa Rica Tarrazu product page lists 250g and 1kg options. Sizes, prices and availability are product-specific, so confirm the selected option and the displayed price before adding it to your cart.

What coffee-to-water ratio should I use for pour-over?

A useful starting point is 1:16: 20g of coffee to 320g of water. The ratio compares dry coffee with the water added during brewing, not the finished drink’s weight. It is a starting recipe to adjust by taste.

1. Weigh the coffee and brew water so you can repeat the recipe.
2. Follow the recipe’s grind, temperature and pour schedule.
3. Taste the coffee as it cools and note what you would like to change.
4. Adjust one variable at a time, then compare the next brew.

For a different complete recipe, Tetsu Kasuya’s 4:6 recipe published by HARIO uses 20g of coarse-ground coffee and 300mL of water at 92°C, with a total time of 3:30. That is a 1:15 recipe, with its own pour schedule. Our pour-over brewing guide explains the example and practical adjustments.

What do washed, natural and honey mean on a coffee label?

These terms describe how the coffee fruit is processed before roasting. They can help you compare coffees, but they do not guarantee a particular flavor.

• Washed: the fruit skin, pulp and remaining mucilage are removed before the seeds are dried.
• Natural: the coffee dries in the whole cherry before the dried fruit layers are removed.
• Honey: after depulping, some or all of the sticky mucilage remains during drying. No honey is added.

Cafe Imports’ Honey Process guide explains how mucilage retention and drying choices affect honey processing. For origin, roast and variety terms too, read our coffee label guide.

Does 85+ offer wholesale support for cafés?

Yes. Our wholesale program covers coffee supply and support with equipment selection, menu development and staff training. Use the wholesale inquiry form to tell us about your business and discuss the support you need.

It helps to describe your brewing setup, the drinks you plan to serve and whether you need equipment or training advice. The details of a wholesale arrangement can then be discussed around your business.

Is the 85+ cold brew range available yet?

The cold brew range is currently marked Coming Soon on our homepage. Check the 85+ homepage for the current status, or browse the online shop for the products listed now.

How can I contact 85+ in Jordan?

Call 0791888683 in Jordan, or +962 79 188 8683 internationally. You can also email info@eightyfiveplus.com or use the contact form. For business supply and training inquiries, use the wholesale form linked above.