• NOT TOO FRESH

    Resting fresh coffee stabilizes the volatility of the roast and lets the sweetness and character shine.

  • REST TIMES

    Washed: 5-10 days
    Natural: 10-20 days
    Experimental: 15-30 days

  • COFFEE STORAGE

    Keep your coffee in an airtight container away from heat or sunlight. Avoid the fridge or freezer.

  • USE A SCALE

    Brew by weight not volume for improved accuracy and consistency and to avoid guessing. TIMEMORE.

  • BREW RATIO

    Start with a 16:1 water-to-coffee ratio for drip coffee and a 2:1 ratio for espresso. Adjust to taste from there.

  • GRIND IT RIGHT

    A burr grinder is one of the most important coffee tools. It makes grind size uniform which is crucial. BARATZA

  • WATER QUALITY

    Coffee is 98% water, so using good water is critical. When brewing, only use water you enjoy drinking.

  • WATER TEMPERATURE

    Brew with 195-205º water to get a proper extraction. If the water is too cold, coffee will be weak, sour, and flat.

  • BREW METHODS

    There are many ways to brew. Are you an immersion brewer or do you dig a pour over? Check our BREW GUiDES

  • KEEP IT CLEAN

    Dirty gear make gross coffee. Make sure to clean your gear with Cafiza and descale gear with Dezcal.

  • TROUBLESHOOTING

    Does your coffee taste sour or flat? Try hotter water. Is your coffee too strong? Increase your brew ratio.

  • ENJOY THE RIDE

    Coffee should be a blast, so have fun. If anything is stressing you out scrap it and try something else.