Brewing Coffee at Home | French Press, Pour Over & Espresso Guide

Brewing Guide

Brewing Coffee at Home

Better coffee does not have to be complicated. Start with fresh beans, use the right grind, and keep your method consistent.

Looking for the right coffee for your setup? See our best coffee by brewing method guide →
Use a kitchen scale: Measuring coffee and water in grams makes a big difference. It is the easiest way to brew consistently and improve quickly.
Fresh roast note: Coffee releases CO₂ after roasting. A short rest often leads to a more balanced cup, especially for pour over and espresso.

Grind Size Guide

French Press
Coarse
Think rough sea salt
Pour Over
Medium
Think regular sand
AeroPress
Medium-Fine
Think fine sand
Espresso
Fine
Think table salt or finer
Roast level affects how your coffee extracts and tastes.

Explore roast levels →

Want help choosing the right bag for your setup?
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Starting ratios

French Press: 30g coffee : 480g water (1:16)

Pour Over: 22g coffee : 350g water (1:16)

AeroPress: 18g coffee : 250g water (1:14)

Espresso: 18g coffee : 36g yield (1:2)

French Press

  1. Coarse grind
  2. Add coffee
  3. Pour hot water
  4. Stir
  5. Steep 4 min
  6. Press
Brew with Savor Brazil →
Chocolate, nutty, low acidity

Pour Over

  1. Medium grind
  2. Bloom 30–45 sec
  3. Slow pours
Brew with Lift Ethiopia →
Floral, citrus, bright

AeroPress

  1. Medium-fine grind
  2. Add coffee + water
  3. Stir briefly
  4. Press at ~1:30
Brew with Lift Ethiopia →
Clean, bright, expressive
Or try with Savor Brazil →
Round, smooth, chocolatey

Espresso

  1. Fine grind
  2. 18g → 36g
  3. 25–30 sec
Pull with Proof of Roast →
Limited release, layered profile
Or go decaf with Unwind →
Smooth, balanced, caffeine-free
Want help choosing a bag?
Compare coffees by brew method or explore the lineup by taste and profile.