Getting Your Water Right
Water for coffee is a complex topic, but there are two fundamental aspects: filtration and minerality. Filtration Water should be filtered using a carbon filter to remove off-flavors and odors. Carbon...
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What Makes a Good Cup of Coffee?
A good cup of coffee is brewed with the right strength and should have a balanced combination of sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and body. A well-brewed cup highlights the origin character...
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What Makes a Good Cup of Coffee?
A good cup of coffee is brewed with the right strength and should have a balanced combination of sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and body. A well-brewed cup highlights the origin character...
Pouring, Blooming and Stirring
These small techniques can fine-tune extraction (but won’t fix a bad grind or bad water.) Pouring Patterns The goal is even extraction Basic technique: Three-pour method: Pour in three even pulses...
Brew Ratios (Coffee-to-Water)
Brew ratio is a great way to fine-tune your coffee. Many coffee professionals recommend strict ratios, but we believe there's room for flexibility. Start at 15:1 (water to coffee by mass). A...
Guide to Water Temperature for Brewing Coffee
Water temperature is a fun way to tweak flavors. Here are general guidelines: Medium & Dark Roast Water Temperature Best at 200°F to boiling. Higher temperatures enhance chocolate notes, body, and complexity....