Brew Guides
Filter Coffee Brew Guide
Elevate your filter coffee experience with this step-by-step guide. Follow these simple instructions to unlock the full potential of your beans.
What You'll Need:
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Freshly roasted coffee (medium grind, resembling coarse sea salt)
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Filter coffee brewer (e.g., V60, Chemex, or Kalita Wave)
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Filter paper
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Scale
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Timer
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Kettle with a gooseneck spout
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Hot water (195-205°F or 90-96°C)
Brewing Ratio:
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Start with a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:16. For example:
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Coffee: 20g
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Water: 320g
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Adjust to taste as you experiment.
Steps to Brew:
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Prep Your Equipment
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Place the filter paper in your brewer and rinse thoroughly with hot water. This removes any papery taste and preheats your brewer. Discard the rinse water.
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Weigh and Grind Coffee
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Measure your coffee (20g for a single cup) and grind it to a medium-coarse consistency.
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Set Up Your Brewer
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Place your brewer on the carafe or cup and add the ground coffee. Level the coffee bed for even extraction.
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Bloom
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Start your timer. Pour just enough hot water (about 40g) to saturate the coffee grounds. Let it sit for 30-45 seconds to allow the coffee to "bloom" as gases escape.
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Brew
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Begin pouring water slowly in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outward. Add water in stages, keeping the coffee bed evenly saturated. Aim for a total brew time of 2:30–3:30 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy
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Once the dripping stops, remove the brewer, swirl your coffee to mix, and pour into your favorite mug.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Cup:
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Use freshly ground coffee for optimal flavor.
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Invest in a burr grinder for consistent grind size.
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Experiment with water temperature, grind size, and pour technique to fine-tune your brew.