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How to brew?GREAT question! We recommend 4 different ways to brew: Chemex: Considered by many to be the teapot of the coffee world. A Chemex provides a highly aromatic, light-bodied cup of coffee. Grind: Coarse, though not as coarse as a French press Brew time: 2:30 – 3:30min. This includes a 20-30 second “Bloom” period in which you allow the coffee to de-gas. Preferred ratio: 1:15 (typically, 27 grams of coffee to 405 grams of water.) V60: Most, if not all, specialty coffee shops are very familiar with the v60 by Hario. And, it’s for a good reason; this is the most consistently “even keel” of the pour over devices currently on the market today –it’s simple to use, yet difficult to master, and does a fantastic job of really honoring the beans you’re using while highlighting their unique profiles. While we’ll recommend specific beans for other brew processes, the v60 is a versatile contraption that is capable of producing a great cup of coffee with beans found all over the world. Grind: Can vary a couple of clicks depending on the beans you’re using, yet it typically does best to start on your “drip” setting. Brew Time: 2:30 – 3:30min. This includes a 15-30 second “bloom” in which you allow the coffee to de-gas before starting to brew. Preferred Ratio: This one is tricky. Remember that whole “hard to master” thing? This is where a lot of that comes in. Standard ratios for a v60 are 1:14, 1:15, and 1:16, yet can vary wildly from person to person. We’d recommend you try one of those three out until you get used to the pour before experimenting to find your perfect cup! French Press: The fancy little brew device you never knew was fancy, because so many grandparents, parents, and other assorted elders all smile fondly of their childhood when they see these pressurized little immersion chambers and typically exclaim “hey, that’s how my (insert ancestor here) always brewed coffee!” Well, the French press has undergone a bit of a resurgence in popular culture lately, and for good reason; it makes a good, heavy cup of coffee. It’s also one of the best devices for creating the ever-famous Café Au Lait – a drink of steamed or hot milk and dark roast coffee (or chicory dark roast, if you’re here in the south). While a lot of subtle flavors and notes are washed away with its five-minute immersion brew, this device is the “no-muss, no-fuss, this cup just needs to have caffeine” go-to for college kids and parents alike (aside from your standard Mr. Coffee) but, pair it with the right coffee? You'll have yourself a cup of joe that you think came straight from Heaven. Your mouth is tingling now, isn't it? Grind: Coarse as all get out. There’s a reason why most grinders have a “French press” setting. Brew Time: Five minutes from close to press. Preferred Ratio: 1:17min. Typically, 40 grams of coffee to 680 grams of water (for a 2-cup French press) Aeropress: Considered by some to be the “poor man’s espresso machine,” the Aeropress is a versatile little device capable of being utilized in ways to produce concentrated coffee drinks, Americano-style beverages (when diluted with hot water or ice), or “pour over” coffees a la the v60. By turning it different ways, using various ratios, and plunging it softer or harder you can produce different strengths of coffee suited to your tastes. Like its espresso counterpart, the Aeropress works with most coffees and can produce an incredibly flavor-filled cup with lots of body and/or acidity depending on the bean you’re using. It’s a bit harder to master than most devices but, once you get the hang of it, the Aeropress could live up to the quote of “It’s the best coffee maker I’ve ever owned!” that is emblazoned on every box sold. Grind: Can vary depending on the strength of coffee you’d like, but typically a medium grind is used. Brew Time: Like the ratio, brew time varies wildly depending on what kind of coffee you’d like your Aeropress to produce. Anywhere from 45 seconds (concentrate) to 3 minutes and 30 seconds (standard pour over). Preferred Ratio: Varies. A concentrate? 1:12. Typically, 20 grams of coffee to 240 grams of water. A pour over? 1:17. Typically, 24g of coffee to 408 grams of water.
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