A Simple Filter Coffee Ratio

A 1:16 ratio is an easy starting point for filter coffee: use 15 g of coffee for 240 g of water. Aim for water around 92 to 96 °C and pour slowly in a few stages. Tastes too light? Add a little more coffee or grind finer. Too strong or bitter? Add water or grind … Read more

Espresso Basics at Home

Good home espresso is mostly a repeatable routine, not a race for gear. Start with 18 g of ground coffee and aim for about 36 g in the cup. Target an extraction around 25 to 30 seconds. If the shot runs fast and tastes thin, grind a little finer. If it drips slowly and tastes … Read more