Brewing Instructions

Brew Guides – Your Coffee, Your Way

Whether you're brewing in a French press, a pour-over, or an espresso machine, great coffee starts with the right grind, the right water, and the right ratios. Here's your go-to guide for brewing at home.

Brewing Basics

  • Fresh Beans – Grind just before brewing for best flavor.
  • Storage – Airtight container, away from light & moisture.
  • Ratio – 1 part coffee to 15–18 parts water (adjust to taste).
  • Water Temperature – 195°F–205°F is ideal.
  • Grind Size – Short brew = finer grind, long brew = coarser grind.

Grind Size Guide

Grind Texture Best For
Fine (Powder) Like flour Espresso
Medium-Fine Table salt V60, Flash Cold Brew
Medium Slightly finer than kosher salt Auto Drip
Medium-Coarse Kosher salt Chemex, French Press
Coarse Breadcrumbs Cold Brew

Brew Methods

Medium grind coffee

Automatic Drip

⚖️ 1:18 Ratio ☕ Medium Grind ⏱ 4–5 min 🌡️ 195–205°F

Granular texture — like coarse sand

You’ll Need: Automatic brewer, coffee filter, scale, grinder, 55g coffee, 1L water

  1. Fill brewer with 1L water.
  2. Grind 55g coffee medium.
  3. Place filter & grounds in brew basket.
  4. Start brew cycle, wait until complete.
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Coarse grind coffee

French Press

⚖️ 1:18 Ratio ☕ Medium-Coarse Grind ⏱ 3–5 min 🌡️ 205°F

Chunky texture — like kosher salt

You’ll Need: French press, grinder, scale, kettle, timer, 45g coffee, 800g water

  1. Grind 45g coffee medium-coarse.
  2. Add grounds, start timer, add 800g hot water.
  3. After 30 sec, stir & place lid on top.
  4. Steep 4–6 min, then plunge slowly.
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Medium-coarse grind coffee

Chemex Pour-Over

⚖️ 1:17 Ratio ☕ Medium-Coarse Grind ⏱ 4–5 min 🌡️ 200°F

Texture like kosher salt

You’ll Need: Chemex, paper filter, grinder, scale, kettle, timer, 63g coffee, 1L water

  1. Rinse filter, grind coffee, add to Chemex.
  2. Bloom with 100g water for 30 sec.
  3. Pour in stages every 30 sec until 1L total.
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Fine grind coffee

Hario V60 Pour-Over

⚖️ 1:17 Ratio ☕ Medium-Fine Grind ⏱ 3.5–4 min 🌡️ 200°F

Texture like table salt

You’ll Need: V60 dripper, paper filter, grinder, scale, kettle, timer, 30g coffee, 500g water

  1. Rinse filter, grind coffee medium-fine.
  2. Add grounds, bloom with 60g water for 30 sec.
  3. Pour slowly in circles every 30–45 sec until 500g total.
  4. Total brew time should be 3.5–4 min.
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