How to Make Your First Cup of Embr

By Jacq Hundley2 min read

A product should be straightforward to use. For Embr, the method we recommend is simple:

Powder first. Coffee next. Froth until smooth.

These are the preparation steps we recommend based on development. When your pouch arrives, follow its directions for the serving amount and coffee volume.

Start with the powder

Measure the serving according to the pouch instructions and add it to your mug first.

Choose a mug with room for the coffee, the powder, and some movement while you froth. A cup filled to the rim makes mixing unnecessarily difficult.

Pour your coffee over it

Add hot coffee directly over the powder.

The amount of liquid matters, just like the amount of powder. For your first cup, follow the package guidance before making adjustments. That gives you a reference for the intended flavor and texture.

Froth until smooth

We recommend a handheld frother.

Keep the whisk head submerged while mixing to help limit splashing. Switch it off before lifting it out. Work through the drink until the powder is incorporated and the cup is smooth.

Frothing is the method we want customers to begin with. Use the smoothness of the cup as your guide.

Change one thing at a time

Once you know the starting point, consider your preferences. How strong is the coffee? How concentrated do you like the chocolate flavor? What texture do you enjoy?

Your coffee and the amount you use will influence the result. If you adjust something, change one thing at a time. You’ll have a better sense of what made the difference.

Changing the serving amount also changes how much protein you’re adding. Keep that in mind when measuring.

Make it repeatable

A morning product should be something you enjoy and can prepare consistently.

Once you find the combination you like, keep it simple. Have the mug and frother available. Measure deliberately. Follow the same sequence.

That is the experience we’re working toward: a satisfying cup of coffee with whey protein, prepared in a few clear steps.

Powder first. Coffee next. Froth until smooth.

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