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Chasing good coffee, one cup at a time.

Brewing Guides

Three reliable ways to make great coffee at home, from the simplest to the most technical.

Pour-Over

What You'll Need:

Steps:

  1. Rinse the paper filter with hot water to remove papery taste.
  2. Add 20g of ground coffee to the filter.
  3. Pour just enough water to saturate the grounds and wait 30 seconds for the bloom.
  4. Slowly pour the remaining water in a circular motion over 2–3 minutes.
  5. Let it fully drain, then serve immediately.
A full pour-over brew, start to finish.

French Press

What You'll Need:

Steps:

  1. Add coarse coffee grounds to the empty press.
  2. Pour hot water evenly over the grounds and stir gently.
  3. Place the lid on top without pressing down, and steep for 4 minutes.
  4. Press the plunger down slowly and evenly.
  5. Pour immediately to avoid over-extraction.
Brewing a full French press, step by step.

Espresso

What You'll Need:

Steps:

  1. Dose 18g of finely ground coffee into the portafilter.
  2. Tamp evenly with firm, level pressure.
  3. Lock the portafilter in and start the shot immediately.
  4. Aim for a 25–30 second extraction time.
  5. Stop the shot once you reach roughly double the dry weight in liquid.
Pulling a proper espresso shot.

Method Comparison

Method Brew Time Best For Difficulty
Pour-Over 3–4 minutes Clean, bright single-origin flavors Medium
French Press 4–5 minutes Full-bodied, rich cups Easy
Espresso 25–30 seconds Concentrated shots, milk-based drinks Hard