Quick Start
- Weigh coffee & water
- Rinse paper filter & preheat
- Bloom 30–45s with 2–3× water
- Pour steady to target weight
- Taste & tweak (grind → ratio → temp)
Grind Guide
- Extra Fine = Turkish
- Fine = Espresso / Moka Pot
- Med–Fine = AeroPress / small cone
- Medium = V60 / Kalita / Drip
- Med–Coarse = Chemex / large cone
- Coarse = French Press / Cold Brew
Tip: Sour/thin → go finer. Bitter/astringent → go coarser.
Brew Guides
Pour-Over (Cone Dripper – V60/Kalita-style)
You’ll need: kettle, paper filter, scale, timer.
- Dose: 20g coffee (medium grind)
- Water: 320g (1:16)
- Temp: 200°F / 93°C
- Time: 2:45–3:15 total
Steps
- Rinse filter & preheat dripper/mug. Empty rinse water.
- Add 20g coffee. Make a small well.
- Bloom with 40–50g water for 35–45s; swirl gently.
- Pour in 2–3 steady pulses to 320g by ~2:00.
- Let drain; finish ~3:00.
- Swirl Carafe and taste. If too quick & sour → finer grind. If too slow & bitter → coarser.
French Press
You’ll need: French Press, kettle, scale, timer.
- Dose: 15g (medium-coasre to coarse)
- Water: 225g (1:15)
- Temp: 195–200°F / 90–93°C
- Time: ~4:00 total
Steps
- Add coffee.
- Start timer, add 30-40g water. Stir and let bloom for 40 seconds.
- Fill to remaining 225g brew weight.
- Attach plunger and steep until 4:00.
- Plunge gently and serve.
Pro Tip: To avoid over-extraction, pour all coffee right after brewing into a separate carafe if you are not drinking the full serving right away.
AeroPress (Classic)
You’ll need: AeroPress, paper filter, kettle, paddle/spoon, scale, timer.
- Dose: 15g (medium-fine)
- Water: 225g (1:15 for a punchier cup)
- Temp: 185–195°F / 85–90°C
- Time: 2:00–2:30 total
Steps
- Rinse filter in cap; assemble. Add coffee.
- Start timer, add ~110g water. Stir 3-4 gentle turns.
- Pour to remaining brew weight of 225g
- At 1:00–1:15, attach plunger, press gently for 20–30s.
- Swirl or stir, and drink as is.
Inverted Variation: Same recipe; steep ~1:40, flip, and press 30s for a rounder body.
Moka Pot (Stovetop Espresso)
You’ll need: moka pot (1–6 cup), kettle, heat source, towel/oven mitt.
- Dose: Fill the filter basket level to the rim (do not tamp). As a guide for a 3‑cup pot: ~16g coffee.
- Water: Fill lower chamber with hot water to just below the safety valve (≈180–200g in a 3‑cup).
- Grind: Medium‑fine (between drip and espresso).
- Time: 1:30–3:00 on heat (varies by size).
- Style: Naturally concentrated (about 1:7–1:9). Top with hot water 1:1–1:2 for an Americano‑style cup.
Steps
- Heat water to near boiling. Add to lower chamber up to the valve. (Hot water shortens time on heat and reduces bitterness.)
- Fill basket with coffee, level (no tamp). Brush loose grounds from the rim.
- Assemble; protect hands with a towel. Place on medium‑low heat, lid open so you can see the flow.
- When coffee begins to stream, lower the heat. As the stream turns blond and you hear a soft sputter, remove from heat.
- Stop extraction: briefly run the base under cold water or set on a damp towel.
- Stir the top chamber to mix layers. Enjoy straight or dilute to taste; great with milk, too.
Automatic Drip Machine
You’ll need: brewer, paper filter, scale.
- Dose: 60g/L water (≈ 1:16)
- Grind: medium
- Water Temp: Let the machine do it (If you can customize, start at 200F); pre-rinse paper filter.
Steps
- Rinse filter, add grounds.
- Use a bypass if your brewer has one for more even extraction.
- Start brew; swirl the carafe before serving to mix layers.
Cold Brew (Concentrate)
You’ll need: coarse grind, jar(a French Press works great for this!), filter or fine mesh, fridge.
- Dose: 1:8 concentrate (e.g., 100g coffee : 800g water)
- Grind: coarse
- Time: 12–18 hours in the fridge
Steps
- Combine coffee & water; stir to saturate.
- Cover & steep overnight at room temperature.
- Strain. Dilute 1:1 with water or milk to serve, over ice.
- Keep refrigerated; best within 5–7 days.
Lighter Option: Brew 1:10 for a ready-to-drink style.
Frequently asked
Do I need a scale? It’s the fastest way to better coffee. (We recommend a 0.1g scale.)
Which water? Filtered tap or bottled with 50–150 ppm hardness. Avoid distilled.
How long do beans stay fresh? Best within 4–6 weeks of roast, sealed & cool.
Can I use pre-ground? Yes—store airtight; expect faster staling.