Brew Guide

The numbers. Nothing else.

Standing at the counter? This page is your cheat sheet — grind, ratio, water, time. No stories. No essays.

Want the full walkthrough with photos and why it works? That lives in the Journal.

Pour-Over

Bright, clean cups that show origin

Grind
Medium-fine
Ratio
1:16
Water
200°F
Time
2:30–3:00

Slow spiral pour. Don’t rush the bloom.

Full guide in the Journal →

French Press

Full body, chocolate-forward roasts

Grind
Coarse
Ratio
1:15
Water
200°F
Time
4:00

Gentle plunge. Let fines settle 30 seconds.

Full guide in the Journal →

AeroPress

Travel, espresso-like intensity

Grind
Fine–medium
Ratio
1:12
Water
195°F
Time
1:30–2:00

Try inverted for a richer cup.

Full guide in the Journal →

Drip Machine

Everyday mornings, set-and-forget

Grind
Medium
Ratio
1:16
Water
Fresh filtered
Time
Machine cycle

Clean the basket weekly — stale oils mute flavor.

Full guide in the Journal →