Coffee Brewing

Choose Your Coffee Brewing Method

We have something here for everyone. Pour-Overs, French Presses, Moka Pots, Aeropresses, Automatic Drip. Check out our blog for brewing techniques.

Home Brewing Methods: A Coffee Lover's Guide

There are numerous ways to brew coffee at home, each offering a unique flavor profile and brewing experience. Here are some of the most popular methods:

Pour-Over

• Method: Hot water is poured over coffee grounds in a filter, allowing the water to drip through and into a carafe.
• Characteristics: Produces a clean, bright cup with a focus on the coffee's acidity and flavor nuances.

French Press

• Method: Coarsely ground coffee is steeped in hot water for a set time, then pressed down with a plunger to separate the grounds from the liquid.
• Characteristics: Offers a full-bodied cup with a rich flavor and a hint of sediment.

Espresso

• Method: Hot water is forced through finely ground coffee at high pressure, creating a concentrated shot of espresso.
• Characteristics: Intense, bold flavor with a creamy texture and a layer of crema.

Chemex

• Method: A unique glass carafe with a wooden collar is used to filter hot water through coffee grounds.
• Characteristics: Produces a clean, bright cup with a focus on the coffee's acidity and clarity.

Cold Brew

• Method: Coarsely ground coffee is steeped in cold water for an extended period, then filtered.
• Characteristics: Smooth, low-acidity flavor with a naturally sweet taste.

Aeropress

• Method: A combination of French press and pour-over, using a small plastic chamber to brew coffee.
• Characteristics: Versatile method that can produce a variety of flavors, from clean and bright to full-bodied.

Moka Pot

• Method: A stovetop espresso maker that uses steam pressure to force hot water through coffee grounds.
• Characteristics: Produces a rich, concentrated coffee with a hint of bitterness.

Drip Coffee Maker

• Method: A traditional go-to countertop coffee maker that uses gravity to brew coffee in a paper or screen filter basket by hot water flowing through coffee grounds.
• Characteristics: Produces a mild, clear coffee with the ability to add cocoa or spices to the filter basket at one's discretion.

Percolator

• Method: Your grandparents had one on their stove or electric one for their counter. This method uses a burner to heat water up an internal pipe to a filter basket filled with grounds and gravity to let the hot water flow through the coffee grounds.
• Characteristics: Produces a mild, clear coffee with the ability to add cocoa or spices to the filter basket at one's discretion. Sizes vary from home units to catering urns for large events.

Choosing the right brewing method depends on your personal preferences and desired flavor profile. Experiment with different methods to find your favorite and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at home.