Brewing Guides

 

1. French Press Brewing Guide

What You’ll Need:

• French Press

• Coarse-ground coffee

• Hot water (just off boil, ~200°F / 93°C)

• Timer

• Stirring spoon

• Scale (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat – Pour hot water into the French Press to warm it, then discard.

2. Measure Coffee – Use a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio (e.g., 30g coffee for 450ml water).

3. Add Coffee – Place coarse-ground coffee into the French Press.

4. Bloom – Pour just enough hot water to saturate the grounds (twice the coffee weight). Wait 30 seconds.

5. Fill & Stir – Pour remaining water, stir gently, and place the lid on top (plunger up).

6. Steep – Let it brew for 4 minutes.

7. Press Slowly – Press the plunger down gently until it reaches the bottom.

8. Serve Immediately – Pour into cups to avoid over-extraction.

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2. AeroPress Brewing Guide

What You’ll Need:

• AeroPress

• Fine to medium-fine ground coffee

• Hot water (~175–205°F / 80–96°C)

• Timer

• Filter paper

• Stirrer

Steps (Standard Method):

1. Prep Filter – Rinse the filter paper with hot water and place it in the cap.

2. Add Coffee – Use 15–18g coffee (fine grind) for 200–250ml water.

3. Bloom – Pour just enough water to wet the grounds (~50ml), stir, and wait 30 sec.

4. Fill & Stir – Pour remaining water, stir gently, and attach the cap.

5. Press (1–2 min) – After 1–2 minutes, press the plunger down slowly (~20–30 sec).

6. Enjoy – Dilute with water if desired (similar to an Americano).

(Inverted Method: Flip AeroPress upside down, add coffee & water, steep, then flip and press.)

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3. Espresso Machine Brewing Guide

What You’ll Need:

• Espresso machine

• Fine-ground espresso coffee (~18–20g)

• Tamper

• Scale

• Timer

Steps:

1. Preheat Machine – Run hot water through the group head to warm it.

2. Grind & Dose – Use 18–20g finely ground coffee for a double shot.

3. Distribute & Tamp – Evenly spread grounds in the portafilter and tamp firmly (~30 lbs pressure).

4. Lock & Brew – Insert the portafilter, start extraction immediately.

5. Extraction Time – Aim for 25–30 seconds for 36–40g liquid espresso.

6. Stop & Serve – End extraction when the desired yield is reached.

(Adjust grind size if extraction is too fast/slow.)

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4. Cold Brew Coffee Guide

What You’ll Need:

• Coarse-ground coffee

• Cold or room-temperature water

• Large jar or cold brew maker

• Filter (cheesecloth, paper, or metal)

Steps:

1. Ratio – Use 1:8 coffee-to-water (e.g., 100g coffee to 800 ml water).

2. Combine – Add coffee and water to a jar, stir gently.

3. Steep – Cover and let sit at room temp or fridge for 12–24 hours.

4. Filter – Strain through a fine mesh or paper filter.

5. Dilute (Optional) – Mix 1:1 with water/milk before serving over ice.

6. Store – Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Final Tips:

• Grind size matters – Adjust based on method (coarse for French Press, fine for espresso).

• Water quality – Use filtered water for a better taste.

• Experiment – Adjust ratios, brew times, and temperatures to taste.