Brew Guide

Great coffee starts with great beans, but it's perfected through precise brewing. Each method below has been tested with our full range of coffees to deliver consistent, exceptional results every time.

General Brewing Tips

Water Quality Matters Use filtered water when possible. Coffee is 98% water—make it count.

Grind Fresh Grind coffee immediately before brewing for maximum flavor retention.

Consistency is Key Use a scale for precise measurements. Small changes make big differences.

Experiment & Adjust These recipes are starting points. Adjust grind size, ratios, and timing to match your taste preferences.

Storage Keep beans in an airtight container away from light and heat. Use within 15-40 days of roast date for optimal flavor.

 

Pourover

Clean, bright, and nuanced. Pour over highlights the unique characteristics of each origin, making it perfect for single origins and lighter roasts.

What You'll Need
  • Pour over dripper (V60, Chemex, etc.)
  • Paper filters
  • Gooseneck kettle
  • Scale with timer
  • Coffee grinder
Details
  • Dose: 22g
  • Water Temperature: 200-205°F (93-96°C)
  • Ratio: 1:15 (22g coffee → 330g water)
  • Grind Size: Medium (like kosher salt)
  • Brew Time: 3-4 minutes
Recipe
  1. Rinse filter with hot water, discard water
  2. Add ground coffee, create small well in center
  3. Bloom: Pour 44g water (2x coffee dose), wait 30 seconds
  4. First Pour: Slowly pour to 150g total (circular motions)
  5. Second Pour: Continue to 250g, maintaining steady level
  6. Final Pour: Finish at 330g by 2:30 mark
  7. Allow full drawdown by 3:30-4:00

Pro Tip: Keep water temperature consistent and pour in slow, controlled circles. The key is even extraction.

Espresso

The foundation of café culture. Espresso demands precision, but rewards you with concentrated flavor and the perfect base for milk drinks.

What You'll Need
  • Espresso machine
  • Coffee grinder (burr preferred)
  • Scale
  • Tamper
Details
  • Dose: 18-20g
  • Water Temperature: 200-203°F (93-95°C)
  • Ratio: 1:2 (18g coffee → 36g espresso)
  • Grind Size: Fine (like powdered sugar)
  • Brew Time: 25-30 seconds
Recipe
  1. Grind coffee (immediately before brewing for maximum freshness)
  2. Distribute grounds evenly in portafilter
  3. Tamp with 30lbs of pressure
  4. Extract for 25-30 seconds
  5. Look for golden-brown crema and steady flow

Pro Tip: If extraction runs too fast, grind finer. If too slow, grind coarser. The perfect shot should flow like warm honey.

Aeropress (Inverted Method)

Versatile, forgiving, and extremely portable. The AeroPress delivers clean, full-bodied coffee with minimal fuss—perfect for travel or experimenting with different techniques.

What You'll Need
  • AeroPress
  • AeroPress filters
  • Coffee grinder
  • Scale
  • Stirrer
Details
  • Dose: 17g
  • Water Temperature: 185-195°F (85-90°C)
  • Ratio: 1:12 (17g coffee → 200g water)
  • Grind Size: Medium-Fine (between drip and espresso)
  • Brew Time: 2 minutes total
Recipe
  1. Insert plunger 1cm into chamber, flip upside down
  2. Add ground coffee to chamber
  3. Pour 200g hot water, stir gently for 10 seconds
  4. Steep for 1:30
  5. Attach filter cap with rinsed filter
  6. Flip onto cup and press steadily for 30 seconds

Pro Tip: The inverted method prevents early dripping and allows for full immersion. Experiment with longer steep times for stronger extraction.