Coffee Methods
Brewing
How to brew it: grams, temperature, ratio, and timing — in plain language.
AeroPress Recipe
Upright AeroPress: attach filter cap before adding water. 15 g / 210 g, 60 s steep, 30 s press, 1:40 total.
Cold Brew Coffee Ratio (1:4–1:15): Chart, Batch Sizes & Free Calculator
Cold brew concentrate and ready-to-drink ratios, batch charts, dilution math, and a free calculator.
French Press Coffee Guide
20 g coffee / 300 g water. Four minutes from first water to pressing, then a 30-second press: 4:30 total.
V60 Pour Over Recipe
15 g coffee, 240 g water (1:16), 30 s bloom and a 2:50 target. A repeatable V60 starting recipe with a timer.
Chemex Coffee Guide: Ratio, Grind Size & Pouring Steps
Brew clear, balanced Chemex coffee with a 1:16 ratio, medium-coarse grind, filter setup, and repeatable pouring phases.
Turkish Coffee (Cezve) Guide: Ratio, Foam & Gentle Heat
Make Turkish coffee in a cezve with a 1:10 starting ratio, extra-fine coffee, gentle heat, and a repeatable no-boil method.
Espresso Basics for Home Brewers
Yield ratio, dose, and what espresso is — without pretending you own a café machine.
Drip Coffee Maker Recipe
Simple auto-drip recipe: ratio, grind, and timings for cleaner weekday cups.
Pour Over Coffee Guide
Bloom, pours, and drawdown with a practical 1:16 ratio and timing.
Moka Pot Coffee Guide
Fill lines, heat management, and a practical ratio for stovetop brewing.
Common questions
- What is the best brewing method for beginners?
- French press is the most forgiving starting point — coarse grind, no filter papers, and a 4-minute steep with little technique required. AeroPress is a close second and corrects faster when something goes wrong.
- How much coffee should I use per cup?
- A reliable starting ratio is 1 g of coffee per 15–16 ml of water (1:15–1:16). For one 240 ml cup that is about 15–16 g of coffee. Adjust from there based on how your cup tastes.
- Does grind size really matter?
- Yes — grind size controls extraction speed. Too fine and coffee over-extracts (bitter); too coarse and it under-extracts (sour, thin). Each brewing method has a target grind range; matching it is the single biggest variable you can dial in at home.