Brew Guides

Great coffee shouldn't be wasted by bad extraction! Our Brew Guide is designed to help you make consistently great coffee at home. Whether you are just starting out or refining your routine, these guides are designed to be clear, practical, and easy to follow.

• Grind size should be fine, similar to powdered sugar
• Coffee to water ratio is 1 part coffee to 2 parts espresso
• Starting dose is 18 grams of coffee
• Yield about 36 grams of liquid espresso
• Water temperature around 200 degrees Fahrenheit
• Brew time about 25 to 30 seconds
• If the shot runs fast, grind finer
• If the shot runs slow, grind coarser
• Aim for balanced sweetness with a smooth finish

• Grind size should be medium fine
• Coffee to water ratio is 1 part coffee to 16 parts water
• Example is 20 grams coffee to 320 grams water
• Water temperature just off boiling around 200 degrees
• Start with a bloom using enough water to saturate grounds
• Bloom time about 30 seconds
• Pour slowly and evenly in stages
• Total brew time about 3 to 4 minutes
• Adjust grind or pour speed to improve flavor clarity

• Grind size should be medium
• Coffee to water ratio is 1 part coffee to 15 or 16 parts water
• Use filtered water whenever possible
• Ideal water temperature around 200 degrees
• Brew time typically 4 to 6 minutes
• If coffee tastes weak, add more coffee
• If coffee tastes bitter, use a coarser grind

• Grind size should be coarse
• Coffee to water ratio is 1 part coffee to 15 parts water
• Water temperature around 200 degrees
• Add coffee first, then water
• Stir gently to saturate all grounds
• Steep for 4 minutes
• Press the plunger slowly with steady pressure
• Serve immediately to avoid bitterness