Discover the Secrets of a Perfect Cup.
A comprehensive brewing guide we prepared to help you achieve balanced, aromatic, and clear flavors in every sip, from freshly ground quality beans to the right water temperature.
"The right ratio, the right temperature, and a patient pour transform an ordinary bean into a true flavor feast in the cup."
4 Golden Rules of Perfect Extraction
Critical parameters that directly determine the flavor in your cup for each brewing method.
1
Correct Grind
Choose the particle size suitable for your equipment. Medium-fine grind is required for V60, while coarse grind is needed for French Press.
2
Water Temperature
Ideal is between 92°C - 95°C. You can achieve this temperature by letting boiling water rest for about 40 seconds after removing it from the heat.
3
Coffee / Water Ratio
The golden ratio is typically 1:16 (240-250 ml of water for 15 g of coffee). You can adjust to 1:15 or 1:17 according to your desired strength.
4
Pre-Infusion (Blooming)
Pour twice the amount of water as coffee and wait for 30-40 seconds. The release of carbon dioxide from the bean opens up the aroma.
Featured Brewing Methods
Choose the brewing technique that best suits your palate, desired body, and acidity profile.
Hario V60 (Dripper)
Medium BodyWith its 60-degree cone structure and spiral channels, it produces cups with clear, bright acidity and distinct fruit/flower notes.
Chemex
Clean / Light BodyThick special filter paper retains coffee oils and sediments, providing an extremely smooth, aromatic, and sweet coffee experience.
French Press
Full BodyThanks to the metal filter and immersion technique, the natural oils of the coffee pass into the cup. A rich, bold, and complex flavor profile is created.
AeroPress
Balanced & IntenseIt provides quick brewing with air pressure. It is travel-friendly and recipes can be derived in espresso-like concentrate or filter coffee consistency.
Freshness and Homogeneous Grinding
The most valuable aromas of coffee quickly mix with the air after being ground. To achieve the best result, grind your beans just before brewing.
Using a conical or flat burr grinder to achieve evenly sized particles prevents uneven extraction problems such as bitterness or sourness in the cup.
Brewing FAQs
Common questions and practical solutions encountered while brewing professional coffee at home.
This situation is usually an indication of over-extraction. Your coffee may be ground too fine, your water temperature may be above 96°C, or your brewing time may have been extended. You might try a coarser grind.
This is a sign of under-extraction. The water has not penetrated the coffee particles sufficiently. You can achieve balance by slightly coarsening the grind, increasing the water temperature by one or two degrees, or reducing the water ratio a bit.
Ninety-eight percent of a cup of coffee is water. Tap water or hard waters with high calcium content suppress the subtle flavor notes of coffee. We recommend using fresh drinking water with a pH value around 7 and a total dissolved solids (TDS) value in the range of 100-150 ppm for an ideal cup.
Freshly roasted beans contain a lot of carbon dioxide (degassing). For filter brewing, the flavor peaks from the 7th to 10th day after the roast date and retains its freshness for about 2 months.
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