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What you’ll need before you get brewing:
- A good burr grinder. Burr grinders will produce a more consistent grind than blade grinders.
- Scale. A great tool to produce a more consistent cup of coffee.
- Filtered water. This will produce the best results for your brew.
- Delicious whole bean coffee.
CHEMEX
Produces a clean sweet cup of coffee for two
Coffee Weight: 56g
Weight: 700g
Brew Time: 2:30 minutes
Grind: Medium Fine
- Heat water to 200-202F
- Rinse paper filter, and discard water from rinse
- Add 56g grounds coffee to filter
- Add 100g of water fully saturating grounds to create a “bloom”
- At 45 seconds, start pouring water in the center of grounds in small circular motion
- Keep slow consistent stream of water on grounds till target weight of 700g is achieved
- Gently swirl Chemex and serve
FRENCH PRESS 8-CUP
Produces a full bodied cup with rich sweetness
Coffee Weight: 62g
Weight: 850g
Brew Time: 3-4 minutes
Grind: Coarse
- Heat water to 200-202F
- Grind coffee and put into French Press
- Pour suggested amount of water over grounds creating “bloom”
- Start 4 minute timer
- 1 minute into brew gently stir grounds so they are fully saturated
- Place lid on top of French Press and submerge filter slightly below the water surface
- After 4 minute timer ends, plunge the filter to the bottom of French Press and pour into your favorite mug.
KALITA WAVE
Results in a sweet balanced cup
Coffee Weight: 24g Water
Weight: 350g
Brew Time: 2:30-3 minutes
Grind: Medium Fine
- Heat water to 200-202F
- Rinse paper filter carefully, keeping its shape
- Add 24g freshly ground coffee
- Add 50g of water fully saturating grounds to create a “bloom”
- At 45 seconds slowly add water till target water weight is achieved
- Sip & enjoy!
AEROPRESS
Provides a clean cup full of flavor
Coffee Weight: 17g
Weight: 200g
Brew Time: 1:30 minutes
Grind: Fine
- Heat water to 200-202F
- Place filter into brewing chamber, place aero press on top of mug
- Rinse filter with hot water, discard of rinse water
- Add 17g of freshly ground coffee on top of filter
- Gently pour 200g of water on top of grounds
- Use a spoon to gently incorporate grounds and water
- Place plunger into chamber, push in and slowly lift up to create a vacuum
- At 1 minute plunge for 20-30 seconds to hit brew time of 1:30
- Swirl and enjoy!
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