Brew guide

How to brew
great coffee

All recipes follow the SCA Golden Cup Standard — the Specialty Coffee Association's framework for optimal extraction. Adjust to taste from there.

55g/LSCA Golden Cup coffee ratio (±10%)
90–96°CIdeal brew water temperature
18–22%Target extraction yield
65°COptimal milk temperature for espresso drinks
01

Pour Over

SCA Standard

V60 · Chemex · Kalita Wave

GrindMedium-fine
Ratio60g per litre
Water93–96°C
Time3–4 minutes
Best withMedium roast recommended
1

Grind

Grind medium-fine — like coarse table salt. For 250ml water, use 15g of coffee.

2

Rinse

Place filter in dripper, rinse with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat the vessel. Discard the water.

3

Bloom

Add ground coffee, then pour 30g of water (2× the coffee weight). Wait 30–45 seconds. This releases CO₂ trapped in fresh coffee.

4

Pour

Pour the remaining water in slow, steady spirals from centre outward. Keep water level consistent. Total pour time: 2.5–3 minutes.

5

Draw down

Total brew time should be 3–4 minutes. If faster, grind finer. If slower, grind coarser.

Best for tasting the full complexity of our Classic and Premium grades. The bright citrus and stone fruit notes shine through.

02

French Press

SCA Standard

Any French press

GrindCoarse
Ratio75g per litre
Water93–96°C
Time4 minutes
Best withMedium or dark roast
1

Grind

Grind coarse — like breadcrumbs. For 350ml water, use 26g of coffee.

2

Preheat

Pour a small amount of hot water into the French press, swirl, and discard.

3

Add coffee

Add ground coffee to the press. Pour all the water at once.

4

Steep

Place the lid on with the plunger pulled up. Steep for exactly 4 minutes.

5

Press and pour

Press the plunger down slowly and steadily. Pour immediately — don't let it sit or it will over-extract and turn bitter.

Full-bodied and rich. Our dark roast grades work exceptionally well here — the heavy body and low acidity are amplified by immersion brewing.

03

AeroPress

SCA Standard

AeroPress · AeroPress Go

GrindMedium-fine
Ratio75g per litre
Water80–95°C
Time1–2 minutes
Best withAny roast
1

Set up

Insert filter, rinse with hot water. For 200ml, use 15g of coffee. Use inverted method for more control.

2

Add coffee

Add ground coffee. Pour 30ml of water at 90–95°C, stir, and wait 30 seconds to bloom.

3

Fill

Pour remaining water to fill. Total water: 200ml. Stir 10 times.

4

Press

After 1 minute total steep, flip onto cup and press down slowly over 20–30 seconds. Stop when you hear a hissing sound.

5

Adjust

Too strong? Add hot water. Too weak or sour? Grind finer or increase steep time.

The most forgiving method. Excellent for travel. The lower temperature (80–85°C) works well with our Premium grade for a cleaner, sweeter cup.

04

Espresso

SCA Standard

Espresso machine

GrindFine
Ratio1:2 (dose to yield)
Water90–96°C · 9 bar pressure
Time25–30 seconds extraction
Best withDark roast recommended
1

Dose

Use 18g of finely ground coffee for a double shot. Distribute evenly in the portafilter.

2

Tamp

Tamp with 15–20kg of pressure. Level and even — uneven tamping causes channelling.

3

Extract

Target yield: 36g of espresso (1:2 ratio) in 25–30 seconds. Time from first drop.

4

Adjust

Extracts too fast (under 20s)? Grind finer. Too slow (over 35s)? Grind coarser. Adjust dose by 0.5g increments.

5

Steam milk

For milk-based drinks, steam to 65°C. At exactly 65°, the natural lactose sugars reach peak sweetness — no burnt edges, silky microfoam.

The 65° milk temperature is not arbitrary — it is where steamed milk is at its best. Our dark roast blends are built to hold up beautifully at this temperature.

05

Moka Pot

Bialetti · Any stovetop moka

GrindFine-medium
Ratio1:7 coffee to water
WaterStart cold or pre-boiled
Time4–5 minutes
Best withDark roast recommended
1

Fill

Fill the bottom chamber with cold water to just below the safety valve.

2

Add coffee

Fill the filter basket with ground coffee. Level off — do not tamp.

3

Assemble

Screw the top and bottom together tightly. Place on medium-low heat.

4

Brew

Keep the lid open. Watch for coffee to start flowing. Remove from heat when it turns from dark brown to golden yellow.

5

Pour immediately

Run the bottom under cold water to stop extraction. Pour and serve immediately.

Strong, concentrated, and bold. Not espresso — but close in character. Our Classic Dark Roast works very well in a moka pot.

06

Cold Brew

Mason jar · Cold brew bottle

GrindCoarse
Ratio1:4 concentrate · 1:8 regular strength
WaterCold or room temperature
Time12–24 hours
Best withMedium or dark roast
1

Grind

Grind very coarse — coarser than French press. For 1 litre of regular-strength cold brew, use 125g of coffee.

2

Combine

Add coffee to a jar or bottle. Pour cold or room-temperature water over it. Stir to saturate all grounds.

3

Steep

Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours. 12 hours gives a lighter brew; 24 hours gives full body and stronger extraction.

4

Filter

Strain through a paper filter or fine mesh. A second pass through a paper filter removes fine particles and brightens the cup.

5

Serve

Serve over ice as-is, or dilute 1:1 with water or milk if brewed as concentrate. Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Smooth, naturally sweet, and low acidity. Our medium roast grades work particularly well — the slow cold extraction brings out the fruit notes without bitterness.

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