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 of the coffee and the roasting profile as intended by the farmer and roaster.

Every roast is different, and small adjustments to brewing parameters can bring out unique flavors. Brewing great coffee is a journey—you can keep it simple or endlessly refine your technique based on your preferences. The key is to enjoy your coffee, not stress about perfection, and trust your taste buds. If it tastes good to you, that’s what matters.

Use our guides to improving your coffee by adjusting the key variables that influence its flavor.

• Getting Your Water Right
  • Filtration
  • Mineral Composition
• The Coffee Grinder & Grind Size
  • Choosing the Right Grind Size
• Water Temperature for Brewing
• Brew Ratios (Coffee-to-Water)
• Pouring, Blooming & Stirring
  • Pouring Patterns
    • Blooming
    • Stirring
    • Serving Temperature