Brewing methods
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Each guide covers the ratio, grind, water temperature, timing and the mistakes that spoil the cup.
| Method | Difficulty | Brew time | Grind | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Press | Easy | 4–5 minutes | Coarse | 1:15 (about 2.4 oz coffee per 34 fl oz water) |
| Pour Over | Medium | 3–4 minutes | Medium-fine | 1:16 |
| Drip Coffee | Easy | 5–6 minutes | Medium | 1:16 to 1:17 |
| AeroPress | Easy | 2 minutes | Medium-fine | 1:14 |
| Moka Pot | Medium | 5 minutes | Fine (coarser than espresso) | Fill the basket level, no tamping |
| Espresso | Advanced | 25–30 seconds | Fine | 1:2 (0.63 oz in, 1.27 oz out) |
| Cold Brew | Easy | 12–18 hours | Extra coarse | 1:8 for concentrate |
| Flash-Brewed Iced Coffee | Easy | 4 minutes | Medium-fine | 1:16, with 40% of the water as ice |
| Chemex | Medium | 4–5 minutes | Medium-coarse | 1:16 |
| Turkish Coffee | Medium | 3–4 minutes | Extra fine (powder) | 1 heaped teaspoon per demitasse |
