How to Brew the Best Specialty Coffee

Welcome to our coffee brewing guides. These instructions are designed to help you achieve the best possible experience with our coffees.

Introduction to Our Coffee Brewing Methods

While these guidelines are designed to provide a solid foundation, we encourage you to experiment and adjust parameters to suit your personal taste preferences. Coffee brewing is both an art and a science, and slight modifications can lead to delightful discoveries.

By following these guides and considering our essential preparation tips, you'll be well on your way to brewing exceptional coffee at home.

Step-by-Step Brewing Instructions

  • Espresso Brewing Guide

    Dose: 18g

    Grind Size: Fine (grind finer for a longer extraction time and coarser for a shorter extraction time)

    Yield: 45g of espresso (1:2.5 ratio)

    Extraction Time: 28-32 secs

    Brewing Temperature: 93-95°C

  • V60 Brewing Guide

    Dose: 15g

    Grind Size: Medium/Fine

    Water: 250g

    Brewing Temperature: 94°C

    Procedure:

    • at 0:00 pour to 50g (allow to bloom)
    • at 0:45 pour to 125g
    • at 1:30 pour to 175g
    • at 2:15 pour to 250g

  • French Press Brewing Guide

    Dose: 20g

    Grind Size: Coarse

    Water: 300g

    Brewing Temperature: 94°C

    Procedure:

    • 0:00 – Pour all water onto ground coffee (allow to steep)
    • 4:00 – Break the crust and stir gently
    • 8:00 – Plunge and serve

  • Aeropress (Inverted) Brewing Guide

    Coffee Dose: 14g

    Grind Size: Medium

    Water: 210g

    Brewing Temperature: 94°C

    Procedure:

    • Put the paper filter into the cap, rinse and set aside
    • 0:00 – Pour all water onto ground coffee
    • 1:45 – Stir 6 times
    • 2:00 – Attach cap and press into a server or cup

  • Cold Brew Guide

    Dose: 50 grams

    Grind Size: Coarse

    Water: 500g

    Brewing Temperature: Room Temperature/Chilled

    Total Time: 12-16 hours

    Procedure:

    • Combine ground coffee and water in a container
    • Stir to ensure all grounds are saturated
    • Cover and let steep at room temperature or in the fridge
    • After steeping, filter through a fine mesh or paper filter
    • Serve over ice or dilute to taste

  • Cupping Guide

    Dose: 8.25g (± 0.25g)

    Grind Size: Medium/Coarse (Should be ground no more than 15 minutes before cupping to maintain freshness)

    Water: 150g

    Brewing Temperature: 93°C (± 3°C)

    Procedure:

    1. Smell the Dry Grounds: Take note of the fragrance before adding water.
    2. Pour Water: Pour 150g of water at 93°C directly onto the grounds in one motion.
    3. Wait for Bloom: Allow the coffee to steep for 4 minutes.
    4. Break the Crust: Using a cupping spoon, break the crust at 4 minutes, inhaling the aroma deeply.
    5. Skim the Surface: Remove floating grounds from the surface after breaking the crust.
    6. Cool & Taste: Allow the coffee to cool slightly (8-12 minutes), then slurp the coffee from a spoon to aerate it and assess flavors.
    7. Evaluate: Assess aroma, acidity, body, sweetness, balance, and aftertaste.
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Essential Preparation Tips

Coffee Freshness and Using Rested Coffee

We assume you're using coffee that has been appropriately rested after roasting. Freshly roasted beans can release excess carbon dioxide, which may affect extraction and flavour. Allowing the coffee to rest for at least a week post-roasting helps in achieving a balanced and flavourful cup.

The Importance of Fresh Grinding

For the best flavour, we recommend grinding your coffee just before brewing. Pre-ground coffee can lose its aromatic compounds quickly, leading to a less vibrant cup.

Optimal Water Quality and Temperature

The quality of water plays a crucial role in coffee brewing. We suggest using filtered water with balanced mineral content to enhance extraction and flavour clarity.