Explore our comprehensive guide to brewing methods, where we delve into the nuances of each technique to help you achieve the perfect cup of coffee. Discover the secrets to unlocking the full flavour potential of your beans.
Balanced Ratio :
Achieve coffee perfection by mastering the delicate balance between coffee and water, ensuring each sip
delivers the ideal strength and flavour.
Grind Consistency:
Elevate your brew by selecting the optimal grind size, coarse or fine, to complement your chosen brewing
method and enhance extraction.
Water Quality:
Treat your coffee with the respect it deserves by using fresh, clean water at the ideal temperature,
unlocking the
full spectrum of flavours without any unwanted impurities.
Equipment Maintenance:
Preserve the integrity of your coffee by keeping your brewing equipment clean and well-maintained,
ensuring each cup is as fresh and flavorful as the last.
Embrace Experimentation:
Embrace the joy of discovery by experimenting with different brewing techniques, ratios, and variables,
allowing your coffee
ritual to evolve and delight your senses with each new iteration.
Assemble:
Begin your brewing journey by assembling your Aeropress, ensuring all components are in place for
the
ultimate brewing experience.
Preparation:
To infuse your brew with rich, aromatic flavours, prepare 12-14 grams of medium to fine-ground
coffee.
Temperature Check:
Heat 200ml of water to 80-85 degrees Celsius, the sweet spot for extracting the nuanced flavours of
your
coffee. The correct temperature is critical to unlocking the full potential of your brew. Stir and
Steep:
Stir the grounds and water together for 10 seconds, allowing them to mingle and infuse. Let your
concoction
steep for 1-2 minutes, ensuring a perfect balance of flavours.
Press and Pour:
Apply gentle pressure to the plunger for approximately 30 seconds, ensuring a smooth and seamless
extraction. Then, delight in the pour as your coffee cascades into your waiting cup.
Savour:
Take a moment to appreciate the fruits of your labour as you enjoy a cup of coffee crafted with
precision
and care. Allow the flavours to dance across your palate, leaving you longing for another sip. This
moment
of reflection enhances your overall coffee experience. Chemex
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your plunger with hot water, ensuring that your coffee stays warm from
start to finish. Add your desired amount of medium to coarse ground coffee to the base of the
plunger,
ready to infuse your brew with rich, robust flavours.
Water Infusion:
Heat your water to the perfect temperature, ready to coax out the flavours of your
coffee. Begin by pouring approximately 250ml of water over the coffee grounds, ensuring even
saturation.
Steep and Plunge:
Allow your coffee to steep for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavours to develop fully.
Once steeping is complete, slowly plunge the plunger down, exerting gentle pressure to ensure a
smooth
and satisfying extraction.
Decant and Serve:
Pour your freshly brewed coffee into your favourite mug, ready to be enjoyed. Take a
moment to appreciate the comforting ritual of plunging, knowing that each sip is a testament to your
dedication to the perfect cup.
Setup:
Begin your brewing ritual by setting up your Chemex with its filter paper, ensuring a smooth and
clean brewing process.
Rinse:
Rinse the filter paper with hot water, preparing it for the delicate dance of coffee extraction
and unfolding.
Coffee Preparation:
Measure out your desired amount of medium to coarse ground coffee, ready to impart
its rich flavours into your brew.
Water Infusion:
Heat your water to a precise 90-degree temperature, perfect for coaxing the full
spectrum of flavours from your coffee grounds. Begin by evenly distributing approximately 50 grams
of
water over the coffee, allowing it to bloom and breathe.
Steeping and Pouring:
In three even batches, pour the remaining water into the Chemex, reaching a total
volume of 400ml. With each pour, please don't disturb the delicate coffee grounds, allowing them to
work
their magic undisturbed.
Enjoy:
As the last drops of coffee find their way into your Chemex, take a moment to appreciate the
elegance and simplicity of the brewing process. Pour yourself a cup and savour the smooth, clean
flavours that only a Chemex can deliver.
Fill and Assemble:
Begin by filling the water chamber of your Moka Pot with water, ensuring it's below
the release valve. Next, fill the basket with medium-fine ground coffee, ready to infuse your brew
with
bold flavours.
Seal and Heat:
Assemble your Moka Pot, ensuring the seal is clean and secure. Place it on a medium heat
source and allow the magic to begin.
Brewing Magic:
As the water begins to boil, watch as your Moka Pot works its magic, slowly extracting
the intense flavours of the coffee grounds. Watch as the coffee fills the top chamber, adjusting the
heat to achieve the perfect extraction.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once the top chamber is filled to about 80%, remove the Moka Pot from the heat and pour
yourself a cup of pure caffeinated bliss. Take a moment to savour the intensity of flavour that only
a
Moka Pot can deliver.
Setup:
Set up your clean siphon equipment over a burner, ready to work its magic. Fill the bottom globe
with water, resting the top globe on top in preparation for brewing.
Heat and Prepare:
Heat your water to the perfect temperature, aiming for around 92 degrees Celsius. As
the water begins to boil, fit the top globe tightly to the bottom globe, allowing the water to
transfer
to the top.
Coffee Addition:
Once the water has transferred to the top globe, add your desired fine to medium-ground
coffee to the top chamber. Stir gently to ensure even saturation, then allow the coffee to steep for
3
minutes.
Extraction:
After steeping, remove the heat source carefully until the filtered coffee returns to the
bottom globe. Once complete, carefully remove the top globe and pour yourself a cup of pure
siphon-brewed perfection.
