Brew Guides: Intro

Making Good Coffee at Home is Easy!

Brewing coffee at home can feel overwhelming, especially if you're new to it. That’s why we created this simple guide—a quick cheat sheet to help you get started.

Before you dive in, here are four tips to improve any brewing method:

1. Use a Scale
    Coffee is best measured by weight, not volume. Eyeballing it rarely works unless you have it down to a science. If your coffee isn’t turning out how you’d like, start using a scale and record your measurements. Adjust from there.

2. Measure Coffee and Water in Grams
    Using grams makes it easier to calculate the right coffee-to-water ratio. For example, if you're following a 16:1 ratio and want to brew 300 grams of coffee, divide 300 by 16 to get 18.75 grams of coffee. This simple method helps you change ratios on the fly and be consistent.

3. Brewing is Not an Exact Science
    Brew guides and ratios are just starting points. Adjust to your taste! If your coffee isn’t quite right, tweak the ratio (use more or less water) or adjust the grind size (grind finer for stronger coffee, coarser for a lighter brew).

4. Experiment and Take Notes
    Small changes make a big difference. Keep track of what works best for you, and don’t be afraid to experiment. The more you practice, the better your coffee will be!

Home Brew Guide: Pour Over

V60 Pour Over

What You'll Need:

• V60 dripper

• V60 filter

• Medium-fine ground coffee

• Gooseneck kettle

• Scale & timer

• Hot water (195–205°F)

Brew Ratio: 1:16 (e.g., 25g coffee to 400g water)
Brew Time: 3–4 minutes

Steps:

1. Heat water to 195–205°F.

2. Place the V60 filter in the dripper and rinse with hot water. Discard rinse water.

3. Add coffee grounds and start your timer.

4. Pour just enough water to saturate the grounds (bloom for 30–45 seconds).

5. Continue pouring in slow, circular motions, allowing the water to draw down before adding more.

6. Once all water has passed through, remove the dripper and serve immediately.

Home Brew Guide: Drip Coffee Maker

What You'll Need:

• Drip coffee maker

• Medium-ground coffee

• Filter (paper or permanent)

• Fresh, cold water

Brew Ratio: 1:16 (e.g., 60g coffee to 1L water)
Brew Time: 4–6 minutes

Steps:

1. Place a filter in the basket and add medium-ground coffee.

2. Fill the reservoir with fresh, cold water.

3. Start the coffee maker and let it brew.

4. Once finished, stir the brewed coffee before serving.

5. Enjoy immediately for the best taste!

Home Brew Guide: French Press

Ah, the French Press. Simple, quick, timeless.

French Press

What You'll Need:

• French Press

• Coarse-ground coffee

• Hot water (195–205°F)

• Stirring spoon

• Timer

Brew Ratio: 1:15 (e.g., 30g coffee to 450g water)
Brew Time: 4 (ish)minutes.

4 minutes is not an exact science.

We would recommend letting the coffee steep for at-least for minutes but after that adjust time to your taste preferences

Steps:

1. Heat water to 195–205°F.

2. Add coarsely ground coffee to the French press.

3. Pour hot water evenly over the grounds. Stir gently.

4. Place the lid on without plunging and let steep for 4 minutes.

5. Slowly press the plunger down.

6. Pour and enjoy immediately!

Home Brew Guide: Chemex

Chemex

What You'll Need:

• Chemex

• Chemex filter

• Medium-coarse ground coffee

• Gooseneck kettle

• Scale & timer

• Hot water (195–205°F)

Brew Ratio: 1:16 (e.g., 40g coffee to 640g water)
Brew Time: 4–5 minutes

Steps:

1. Heat water to 195–205°F.

2. Place a Chemex filter inside and rinse with hot water. Discard rinse water.

3. Add coffee grounds and start your timer.

4. Pour just enough water to saturate the grounds (bloom for 30–45 seconds).

5. Continue pouring in slow, circular motions until reaching total water weight.

6. Let the water fully draw down and serve immediately.

Home Brew Guide: Espresso

Espresso

What You'll Need:

• Espresso machine

• Finely ground coffee

• Tamper

• Scale & timer

Brew Ratio: 1:2 (e.g., 18g coffee to 36g espresso)
Brew Time: 25–30 seconds

Steps:

1. Preheat your espresso machine and portafilter.

2. Grind coffee finely and dose into the portafilter.

3. Distribute evenly and tamp firmly.

4. Insert the portafilter and start extraction.

5. Aim for a shot time of 25–30 seconds. Adjust grind size if needed.

6. Enjoy as is or use as a base for milk-based drinks.