Our Brew Philosophy

We believe that the best way to brew coffee is based on how you like to enjoy your savor occasion.

Do you enjoy coffee with a fuller, deeper body and more balance? or more tea-like, with brightness, clarity, and complexity?

We recommend using your tried & true method if you already know your preference.

If you don't know, that is fine— We developed this guideline to help you discover what works best for you. Luckily, coffee quality of this caliber makes it very difficult to ruin the extraction.

Discover your preferred

Brew Method

There are two main categories that influence your savor experience.

IMMERSION BREW

Emphasizes body and balance

  • French Press
  • Aeropress
  • Cold Brew

PERCOLATION BREW

Emphasizes clarity, brightness, & complexity

  • Pour over
  • Filter Coffee Makers
  • Espresso

Extract the best flavor

Water Selection

Water quality has a significant impact on the taste of coffee.

HARD WATER

Known to have high mineral content, which can make coffee taste bitter

SOFT WATER

Can make coffee taste sour.

Not sure if the water you use is suitable for extraction?

We recommend filtered or bottled water. A common bottled brand we use at our experiences is Crystal Geyser.

When brewing in locations such as Southern California, Houston TX, Newark NJ, Philadelphia PA, Detroit MI, we recommend using bottled water.

following the recipe

Brew Ratio

This is the only math that will be required for your extraction game.

1:16 RECIPE EXAMPLE

Let's say you want to make yourself a 10 oz (284g) cup of coffee.

Divide the total mass by the water’s portion of the ratio.

284g / 16g = 18g ground coffee

On the flip side, if you only have 12g of coffee available and you are using a 1:16 recipe.

Multiply coffee by the water's portion of the ratio.

12g x 16g = 192g of water

Scroll further for Recommended Brew Ratios by Method.

dialing in the proper

Grind Size

The size of your grind will determine the best way for you to get your brew done. A general rule of thumb is — coarse grinds are best for long brewing methods and fine grinds are better for shorter brewing methods.

OVER-EXTRACTION

This usually occurs when you use a finer grind size in a slower brewing method, such as a French press. This means that the brewing water has been allowed to extract too much flavor, producing bitterness in your cup.

UNDER-EXTRACTION

This usually occurs when you use a coarser grind size in a fast brewing method, such as an Espresso. The resulting brew will taste sour and look closer to dirty dishwater than the rich mahogany cup you aimed for.

Grind Size Guideline

  • COARSE

  • MEDIUM

  • FINE

Brew Ratios

Extraction Recipes By Method

1:16

1:15

1:12

1:12

1:2

1:8

Questions?