Brewing Guides — Brew with intention

French Press Ground Brew Guide

Follow this method to experience its full character - bold, structured, and uncompromising.

The Brew

Use a ratio of 1:15–1:16 (coffee to water).

30 g coffee → 450 ml water

15 g coffee → 225 ml water

Without scales: 2 generous tablespoons per 180 ml of water

Water

Heat fresh, filtered water to just off the boil (90–96 °C).

Allowing the water to rest briefly prevents bitterness and preserves balance.

Method

Warm your French press with hot water, then discard.

Add the ground coffee.

Pour water evenly over the grounds.

Stir gently once to ensure full saturation.

Place the lid on and steep for 4 minutes.

Press slowly and evenly.

Pour immediately.

Serve

Whole Bean Brewing Guide

Whole beans preserve freshness, aroma, and structure. Grinding just before brewing ensures the coffee is experienced as intended — balanced, expressive, and complete.

Grinding
Grind immediately before brewing.
Match the grind to your chosen method:
French Press: Coarse, like sea salt
Filter / Pour-Over: Medium, like sand
Espresso: Fine, like table salt
Fresh grinding maximises clarity and depth.

Coffee & Water
Precision defines quality.
Use a ratio of 1:15–1:16 (coffee to water) as a foundation.
Examples
30 g coffee → 450 ml water
20 g coffee → 300 ml water
Without scales: 2 generous tablespoons per 180 ml of water.

Water
Use fresh, filtered water heated to just off the boil (90–96 °C).
Allowing the kettle to rest briefly prevents harsh extraction and preserves balance.

Brewing Method (Universal)
Warm your brewer and cup with hot water.
Add freshly ground coffee.
Pour water evenly to fully saturate the grounds.
Brew using calm, deliberate pours or timing.
Serve immediately.

Brew Times by Method
French Press: 4 minutes
Filter / Pour-Over: 2½–3½ minutes
Espresso: 25–30 seconds
Serve
Taste the coffee black first.
This reveals its true structure, sweetness, and finish before any additions.

Refinement
Bitter: Grind slightly coarser or shorten brew time
Thin or sharp: Grind finer or increase the dose
Heavy texture: Reduce agitation or brew time

Essentials
Beans: Grind fresh
Ratio: 1:15–1:16
Water: Just off the boil
Approach: Measured. Intentional. Unrushed.

A Final Word
Coffee is sensory before it is technical.
Smell the beans. Watch the extraction. Taste without rushing.
If it tastes good to you — you’re doing it right.