How to Brew

Brew Guides

Whether you’re just starting out or want to sharpen your technique, we share everything we know to help you make a better cup.

01

Pour Over

Clean & Precise

Coffee dose20 g

Water300 g · 90°C

Ratio1 : 15

Bloom40 g · 25–30 sec

Total time2 min ±10 sec

Pour over is the method we love most — it produces a clean, bright cup that highlights the unique character of each bean. Especially brilliant with our Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and Colombia Peach Custard.

Grind size guide: Timemore C2: 15–24 clicks · Commandante C40: 20–30 clicks · 1ZPresso Kpro: 80–90 clicks · Kinu M47: 38–46 clicks

Things you need

Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans

Grinder

Grinder

Dripper & Filter

Dripper & Filter

Kettle

Kettle

Scale

Scale

Carafe/Mug

Carafe/Mug

Step by step

Plan

Step 1

Plan the Coffee

Set your targets: 20 g coffee, 300 g water at 90°C, total brew time 2 minutes.

Grind

Step 2

Grind the Coffee

Set your grinder to a medium-fine setting. Start from the middle and adjust from there.

Load dripper

Step 3

Load the Dripper

Add your grounds to the dripper. Shake gently to level the bed.

Tare

Step 4

Tare the Scale

Tare your scale to zero and plan your pours.

Brew

Step 5

Brew

Bloom first with 40 g and wait 25–30 seconds. Then pour in stages to reach 300 g total.

Enjoy

Step 6

Enjoy

Remove the dripper. Swirl the carafe to mix, then smell before you taste.

02

Espresso

Bold & Concentrated

Dose (in)18 g

Yield (out)38 g

Ratio1 : 2.1

Temperature90°C

Extraction25 sec ±1 sec

Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee brewed with high pressure. Our Brodie Blend was developed for this method — balanced, sweet and forgiving.

Dialling in: Yield too fast or acidic → grind finer. Yield too slow or bitter → grind coarser.

Things you need

Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans

Grinder

Grinder

Espresso Machine

Espresso Machine

Tamper

Coffee Tamper

Step by step

Plan

Step 1

Plan the Coffee

Target: 18 g in, 38 g out, at 90°C in 25 seconds.

Grind

Step 2

Grind the Coffee

A conical or flat burr grinder works best. Ensure your grinder can go fine enough for espresso.

Tamp

Step 3

Tamp the Coffee

Distribute grounds evenly, then tamp with consistent firm pressure — typically 9–15 kg.

Tare

Step 4

Tare the Scale

Place your cup on the scale and tare. Target 38 g out in 24–26 seconds.

Pull

Step 5

Pull the Shot

Start the shot and watch the extraction. Too acidic → grind finer. Too bitter → grind coarser.

Enjoy

Step 6

Enjoy

Smell the fragrance first, then drink and breathe out slowly to catch all the flavours.

03

Drip Bag

Coffee Anywhere

Bag10 g pre-ground

Water150 g · 90°C

Ratio1 : 15

BloomHalf full · 25–30 sec

Total time1 min 30 sec

Drip Bag is a convenient way to enjoy pour-over style coffee. Our bags are nitrogen-sealed for freshness. No grinding, no packing — just hot water and a cup.

About the bloom: If your coffee doesn’t dome while blooming, the coffee may not be fresh enough. Our nitrogen-sealed bags keep coffee at peak freshness.

Things you need

Drip Bag

Drip Bag Coffee

Kettle

Kettle

Mug

Carafe/Mug

Step by step

Plan

Step 1

Plan the Coffee

Target: 10 g coffee, 150 g water at 90°C, 1 min 30 sec total.

Open

Step 2

Open the Package

Tear along the top perforation. Brew immediately after opening.

Hook

Step 3

Hook on the Mug

Stretch the hangers and fix on your mug. Shake gently to spread the coffee bed.

Bloom

Step 4

Bloom

Fill the bag half full with 90°C water. Wait 25–30 seconds.

Fill

Step 5

Fill Up

Fill the filter bag twice more to reach your total water amount.

Enjoy

Step 6

Remove & Enjoy

Wait till the water drains, remove the bag. Swirl and enjoy.

04

French Press

Rich & Full-Bodied

Coffee30 g

Water450 g · 100°C

Ratio1 : 15

GrindCoarse

Total time4 min ±10 sec

French Press is a full-immersion method that extracts bold, rich and round-textured coffee. Higher temperature water and longer brewing time for a satisfying body.

Grind guide: Timemore C2: 26–30 clicks · Commandante C40: 30–36 clicks · 1ZPresso Kpro: 90–100 clicks

Things you need

Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans

Grinder

Grinder

French Press

French Press

Kettle

Kettle

Scale

Scale

Mug

Carafe/Mug

Step by step

Plan

Step 1

Plan the Coffee

Target: 30 g coffee, 450 g water at 100°C, 4 minutes total.

Grind

Step 2

Grind & Add Coffee

Set your grinder to coarse. Add 30 g into the French press.

Water temp

Step 3

Set Water Temperature

Use 100°C water. Stainless steel French presses retain heat best.

Pour

Step 4

Tare & Pour

Tare your scale and pour 450 g in concentric circles to saturate evenly.

Steep

Step 5

Steep 4 Minutes

Place lid on with plunger raised. Steep for 4 minutes.

Press

Step 6

Press & Enjoy

Press down slowly. Pour out immediately. Notice the coffee oil floating — extra aroma and body.

05

AeroPress

Versatile & Forgiving

Coffee16 g

Water260 g · 85°C

Ratio1 : 16

Total time2 min ±10 sec

MethodInverted

AeroPress extracts flavours from coffee grounds fully immersed in water, using roughly 0.5 bars of pressure to produce a round and rich-bodied cup. Fast, portable and very forgiving.

Grind guide: Timemore C2: 15–28 clicks · Commandante C40: 15–20 clicks · 1ZPresso Kpro: 65–75 clicks

Things you need

Coffee Beans

Coffee Beans

Grinder

Grinder

AeroPress

AeroPress

Kettle

Kettle

Scale

Scale

Mug

Carafe/Mug

Step by step

Plan

Step 1

Plan the Coffee

Target: 16 g coffee, 260 g water at 85°C, 2 minutes total using the inverted method.

Grind

Step 2

Grind the Coffee

Set grind between espresso and pour over — a medium setting. Grind 16 g.

Setup

Step 3

Inverted Setup

Insert the plunger just a few centimetres and flip upside down.

Add coffee

Step 4

Add Coffee & Water

Tare your scale, add 16 g of coffee, then pour 260 g of 85°C water. Stir 10 times.

Steep

Step 5

Steep & Cap

Wet your disk filter and lock the filter cap. Steep for 2 minutes.

Press

Step 6

Flip, Press & Enjoy

Place your cup on the AeroPress and flip. Gently press the piston down over 30 seconds.