Brew Guides
Our guides are meant to support the way you brew. Grounded in simplicity, each method is designed to bring out the natural clarity, sweetness, and structure of our coffees. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your own approach, we offer these as a starting point: a way to slow down, pay attention, and enjoy the process.
Kalita Wave
The Kalita Wave is a preferred method for its consistency and clarity. Its flat base encourages even extraction, resulting in a delicate, aromatic cup — balanced and expressive. We recommend brewing with water around 94°C
PROCESS
Step 1
Weigh out 16 g of coffee for a single cup. Use a 15:1 ratio for naturals and a 16:1 ratio for washed.
Step 2
Step 3
Rinse the filter, add your coffee, and place the dripper on a tared scale.
Step 4
Start your timer. Pour 60g of water to saturate the grounds. Let it bloom for 30 seconds.
Step 5
After 30 seconds, slowly add the remaining water in a steady spiral — center, outward, then back in. Keep the flow gentle and even.
Step 6
You should reach your final brew weight of 240 g around 1:45.
Step 7
Let it cool slightly. Clarity comes with patience. Enjoy!
Espresso
Our espresso approach is restrained and focused — 18g in, 36g out, in 27 seconds. Brewed with very soft water (<50 ppm) and careful attention to grind and distribution. This is a method defined by balance. Small adjustments make all the difference.
PROCESS
Step 1
Use a scale to weigh both your dose and final yield.
Step 2
Ensure the coffee bed is flat and even before tamping.
Step 3
Tamp level, with moderate pressure. Consistency matters more than force.
Step 4
Aim for your target yield in about 27 seconds. Adjust grind to fine-tune extraction—finer grinds slow it down, coarser speeds it up.
Step 5
For a balanced cup, give the espresso a quick stir to mix the layers. Enjoy!
Aeropress
The AeroPress brews a single cup with ease — cleaner than immersion, fuller than pour-over. We use 16g of coffee to 240g of water, with a one-minute infusion at 93°C. To get the most from fresh coffee, use a burr grinder, a scale, a timer, and clean, filtered water. Precision supports simplicity.
PROCESS
Step 1
Weigh 16g of coffee and grind medium. Adjust grind to taste—too sharp? Go coarser. Too flat? Go finer.
Step 2
Place a filter in the cap, rinse with hot water, and attach it to the chamber.
Step 3
Add coffee, place the AeroPress on your server or cup, then onto a scale. Tare.
Step 4
Step 5
Insert the plunger gently and pull up slightly to create a seal—this holds the brew.
Step 6
At 1:00, remove the plunger and stir front to back three times.
Step 7
Reinsert the plunger at 1:10 and press slowly. Finish around 1:30.
Step 8
Let it rest for a moment. Swirl gently. Enjoy!
