7 Ways to Brew Your Coffee

Directions

1. Fill the coffee chamber with finely ground coffee, be careful not to pack the coffee too densely.
2. In a kettle, boil enough water to fill the water chamber.
3. Place freshly boiled water in the water chamber, place coffee-filled chamber on top, and, using a towel or pot holder to protect your hand from heat, screw on the brewed coffee chamber.
4. Place the stove top espresso maker on a burner at low to medium heat.
5. As the coffee brews, watch and listen for a sputtering noise; this signals the end of the brewing. Immediately remove the espresso maker from the stove and run the bottom (water chamber) under cold water for 10 seconds to cool the chamber and stop the extraction.
6. Serve your fresh espresso and enjoy.

Pros:

• Rich, delicious coffee
• Inexpensive espresso machine alternative
• Quick
• Easy to clean

Cons:

• Learning curve
• Needs your attention for the entire brewing process

Directions

1. Measure 2 grams for every ounce of water or 2 generously heaping tablespoons of ground for every 5 ounces of water.
2. Bring water to a boil and pour a small amount into the press to pre-heat.
3. Let the water drop to 200 degrees, about 2 minutes off boil.
4. Pour out water used to pre-heat, pour in measured ground coffee, and pour the water to saturate grounds.
5. Start timer. At one minute, gently stir dry cap with a spoon to completely saturate coffee in water. Place the top over the press.
6. At 4 minutes, slowly press the coffee.
7. Serve and enjoy.

Note: Experiment with a finer grind for a more intense brew, or a coarser grind for a less intense brew.

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Easy to clean
• Quick
• Inexpensive

Cons:

• Tends to be inconsistent flavor
• Over-extraction can occur easily

Directions

1. Measure 2 grams for every ounce of water or 2 generously heaping tablespoons of ground for every 5 ounces of water.
2. Separate 3rd and 4th layers of filter and place in Chemex pot.
3. Bring water to boil and pour a small amount of water (approximately 4 ounces) through the filter-lined cone to rinse the paper filter and warm the pot below.
4. Let the water drop to 200 degrees, about 2 minutes off boil. Empty the water that was used to rinse the filter and warm the pot.
5. Place ground coffee in the rinsed and filter lined cone and pour a small amount of water (approximately 4 ounces) over the grounds to create saturate and create a bloom. Wait 45 seconds.
6. As the bloom settles, continue the pour as slowly as possible, stopping the pour as necessary so that the water never reaches above the original bloom volume. This will require stopping the pour every 15–30 seconds. Pour slowly and in a circular motion, with the goal of dispensing the total water used to brew in 3–4 minutes.
7. Remove the used filter and coffee and swirl the brewed coffee for 10 seconds.
8. Serve and enjoy.

Note: If the brew time is less than 3–4 minutes and the taste is weak, experiment with a finer grind. If the brew time is more than 3–4 minutes and the taste is bitter, experiment with a coarser grind.

Pros:

• Depending on the size, it can yield large amounts
• Unique, clean tasting coffee – full flavor profile

Cons:

• Fragile design
• Learning curve
• Tricky to clean

Directions

1. Measure 1.5 grams for every ounce of water or 2 heaping tablespoons of ground for every 5 ounces of water.
2. Place paper filter in cone over cup or pitcher.
3. Bring water to boil and pour a small amount of water (approximately 4 ounces) through the filter-lined cone to rinse the paper filter and warm the server below.
4. Let the water drop to 200 degrees, about 2 minutes off boil. Empty the water that was used to rinse the filter and warm the server.
5. Place ground coffee in the rinsed and filter-lined cone and pour a small amount of water (approximately 4 ounces) over the grounds to saturate and create a bloom. Wait 45 seconds.
6. As the bloom settles, continue the pour as slowly as possible, stopping the pour as necessary so that the water never reaches above the original bloom volume. This will require stopping the pour every 15–30 seconds. Pour slowly and in a circular motion, with the goal of dispensing the total water used to brew in about 3 minutes.
7. Remove the used filter and coffee and swirl the brewed coffee for 10 seconds.
8. Serve and enjoy.

Note: If the brew time is less than 2:30–3 minutes and the taste is weak, experiment with a finer grind. If the brew time is more than 3–3:30 minutes and the taste is bitter, experiment with a coarser grind.

Pros:

• Compact and stylish
• Easy
• Smooth coffee finish
• Inexpensive
• Easy to clean

Cons:

• Needs special filters
• Not as rich in flavor
• Learning curve with pouring the water

Directions

1. Place paper in black filter cap and lock onto brew chamber, place over cup.
2. Bring water to boil and pour a small amount of water (approximately 4 ounces) through the filter-lined and capped brew chamber to rinse the paper filter and warm the server below.
3. Let the water drop to 200 degrees, about 2 minutes off boil. Empty the water that was used to rinse the filter and warm the server.
4. Fill brew chamber to just below the “1” mark with coffee.
5. Pour approximately 2 ounces of water onto the ground coffee in the brew chamber. Start timer.
6. Wait 30 seconds for the bloom to settle.
7. Slowly fill with water to just above the “4” mark, stir gently, and wait one minute.
8. Place plunger and slowly plunge brew into cup.
9. Serve and enjoy.

Pros:

• Easy to travel with/pack up
• Can brew coffee, espresso and cold brew
• Quick
• Easy

Cons:

• Small yield, 1-2 servings

Directions

1. Measure 2 grams for every ounce of water or 2 generously heaping tablespoons of ground for every 5 ounces of water.
2. Place paper filter in cone over cup.
3. Bring water to boil and pour a small amount of water (approximately 4 ounces) through the filter-lined cone to rinse the paper filter and warm the cup below.
4. Let the water drop to 200 degrees, about 2 minutes off boil. Empty water used to pre-heat cup.
5. Place ground coffee in the rinsed and filter-lined cone and pour a small amount of water (approximately 4 ounces) over the grounds to saturate and create a bloom. Wait 45 seconds.
6. As the bloom settles, continue the pour slowly, stopping the pour as necessary so that the water never reaches above the original bloom volume. Pour slowly and in a circular motion, with the goal of dispensing the total water used to brew in 3-4 mintues.
7. Serve your fresh brewed coffee and enjoy.

Note: Experiment with a finer grind for a more intense brew, or a coarser grind for a less intense brew.

Pros:

• Easy to travel with/pack up
• Can brew coffee, espresso and cold brew
• Quick
• Easy

Cons:

• Small yield, 1-2 servings

How It's Made

Cold-brewed coffee is made by soaking coffee grounds in cold water for 12 or more hours, usually brewed overnight. This method allows for a slow extraction of the coffee’s flavor, producing a super-smooth brew that has 67% less acidity than conventional hot-brewed coffee. This means that cold-brewed coffee is less bitter and easier on sensitive stomachs.

In addition to being smooth and low on acidity, cold-brewed coffee keeps for significantly longer with no loss of flavor. By brewing cold, the flavor compounds within the coffee are more stable and won’t degrade as quickly as hot brewed coffee, which can become overly bitter in a matter of hours.

A batch of cold-brewed coffee can last for up to two weeks.

Cold-brewing offers an alternate way to enjoy our delicious coffees. Try your favorite coffee brewed cold and taste the difference for yourself.

Pros:

• Smoother, less bitter than hot-brewed coffee
• Refreshing summer beverage

Cons:

• Long brewing time

We hope you learned something new! Did you find a new brewing method to try, or confirm that your current favorite is the only way? Let us know! Remember to follow us on social for more brewing tips and to join the conversation.