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Brew the Perfect Cup - Coffee Brewing Guide

Brew the Perfect Cup

Your step-by-step guide to making coffee like a pro

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Brewing Guides

Master every brewing method with our comprehensive step-by-step guides. Each technique brings out unique flavors and characteristics in your coffee.

Equipment Needed:

  • V60 dripper
  • Paper filter
  • Gooseneck kettle
  • Scale
  • Timer

Coffee to Water Ratio: 1:16 (coffee to water)

Grind Size: Medium-fine

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1Heat water to 200°F (93°C)
  2. 2Rinse paper filter with hot water
  3. 3Add 22g of medium-fine ground coffee
  4. 4Start timer and pour 40g water in circular motion
  5. 5Wait 30 seconds for bloom
  6. 6Continue pouring in stages up to 350g total
  7. 7Total brew time: 4-6 minutes
Pour Over brewing setup

Equipment Needed:

  • Drip coffee maker (auto brewer)
  • Coffee filter
  • Fresh, filtered water
  • Coffee mug or carafe
  • Timer

Coffee to Water Ratio: 1:15 to 1:17 (coffee to water)

Grind Size: Medium

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1Fill the water reservoir
  2. 2Insert a filter into the basket
  3. 3Add coffee grounds
  4. 4Place carafe or mug on the warming plate
  5. 5Start the brew cycle and wait
  6. 6Enjoy your coffee! Pour and serve
  7. 7Total brew time: 4-6 minutes
Chemex brewing setup

Equipment Needed:

  • AeroPress
  • AeroPress filter
  • Stirrer
  • Scale
  • Timer

Coffee to Water Ratio: 1:13 (coffee to water)

Grind Size: Fine

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1Heat water to 185°F (85°C)
  2. 2Place filter in cap and rinse
  3. 3Add 17g of fine ground coffee to chamber
  4. 4Pour 220g water, stir gently
  5. 5Steep for 1 minute
  6. 6Attach cap and flip onto cup
  7. 7Press down steadily for 30 seconds
AeroPress brewing setup

Equipment Needed:

  • French Press
  • Kettle
  • Scale
  • Timer
  • Spoon

Coffee to Water Ratio: 1:16 (coffee to water)

Grind Size: Coarse

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1Heat water to 200°F (93°C)
  2. 2Add 30g of coarse ground coffee to press
  3. 3Pour hot water to fill press
  4. 4Stir gently and place lid (don't press)
  5. 5Steep for 4 minutes
  6. 6Press plunger down slowly
  7. 7Serve immediately
French Press brewing setup

Equipment Needed:

  • Large jar or cold brew maker
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Scale
  • Refrigerator

Coffee to Water Ratio: 1:10 (coffee to water for concentrate)

Grind Size: Coarse

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. 1Grind 100g coffee to coarse consistency
  2. 2Combine with 1000g room temperature water
  3. 3Stir to ensure all grounds are wet
  4. 4Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours
  5. 5Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth
  6. 6Dilute concentrate to taste (usually 1:1 with water)
  7. 7Serve over ice
Cold Brew brewing setup

What You'll Need

Essential tools for the perfect brew

Coffee Grinder

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Gooseneck Kettle

Digital Scale

Timer

Filters

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Coffee Dripper

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