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!