Brew it your way
Perfect your daily cup with quality brewing essentials designed to bring out the best flavor in every coffee. From pour-over to French press, discover simple tools to brew café-quality coffee at home.
•French Press (Immersion): Use a 1:12 to 1:16 ratio with coarse grounds. Steep for 4 minutes before plunging, yielding a rich, full-bodied coffee.
•Pour-Over (Percolation): Place a filter in a device like a Hario V60 or Chemex, rinse it with hot water, add medium-fine grounds, and pour water in a slow, spiral motion. Takes 2:30–3:30 minutes.
•Auto-Drip Maker: The most convenient method for larger batches. Ensure a quality brewer is used for even extraction.
•Aeropress: Combines pressure and immersion for a quick, versatile, and concentrated brew.
Brewing Essentials
The Golden Ratio: Use 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water (1:16) for a balanced brew.
•Water Quality: Use filtered water, as coffee is water.
•Temperature: Aim for 195 - 205 (degrees F) If it is too hot, the coffee will be bitter; if too cold, it will taste weak and sour.
•Grind Size:
◦Coarse (Sea salt): French Press, Cold Brew.
◦Medium (Sand): Drip machine, Pour-over.
◦Fine (Powdered sugar): Espresso.
•The Bloom: Pour a small amount of hot water over grounds and wait 30–45 seconds to release