How To Brew Your Coffee

THE COFFEE BOP BREWING GUIDE

MAKE THE CUP YOU WANT TO DRINK.

Good coffee does not need a complicated ritual. Start with a few dependable basics, choose a method, and adjust one variable at a time.

START HERE

THE BREW BASICS

COFFEE

Use whole beans when you can and grind just before brewing.

WATER

Filtered water gives you a cleaner starting point.

RATIO

For a balanced cup, use 1g coffee for every 16–17g water.

TEMPERATURE

Water between 195–205°F is the useful range for most methods.

CHOOSE A METHOD

THREE RELIABLE WAYS TO BREW.

01 / CLEAN & DETAILED

POUR-OVER

For a bright, clear cup when you want to slow down and pay attention.

COFFEE
30g / medium grind
WATER
500g at 200°F
TIME
3:30–4:00

YOU’LL NEED

  • Pour-over device
  • Paper filter
  • Gooseneck kettle
  • Scale and timer

THE STEPS

  1. Rinse the filter with hot water and preheat your vessel.
  2. Add 30g medium-ground coffee and level the bed.
  3. Pour 60g water to bloom the coffee for 30–45 seconds.
  4. Continue in slow circular pours, adding water in 100g increments.
  5. Finish around 3:30–4:00 total brew time.

02 / RICH & FULL

FRENCH PRESS

For a fuller-bodied cup with a little more weight and texture.

COFFEE
30g / coarse grind
WATER
500g at 200°F
TIME
4:00 steep

YOU’LL NEED

  • French press
  • Timer
  • Scale

THE STEPS

  1. Preheat the press with hot water, then discard it.
  2. Add 30g coarsely ground coffee.
  3. Pour 250g water and let the coffee bloom for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the remaining water and set the lid on top.
  5. Steep for 4 minutes, then press slowly and serve.

03 / EASY EVERY DAY

DRIP COFFEE

For a dependable daily cup without turning your morning into a project.

COFFEE
60g / medium grind
WATER
1L / 195–205°F
TIME
4:00–6:00

YOU’LL NEED

  • Drip coffee maker
  • Paper filter
  • Scale

THE STEPS

  1. Set a paper filter in the brewer.
  2. Add 60g medium-ground coffee.
  3. Fill the reservoir with 1L filtered water.
  4. Start the brew cycle.
  5. Give the finished carafe a gentle swirl before pouring.

MAKE SMALL ADJUSTMENTS

DIAL IT IN.

TOO STRONG?

Try a slightly higher water ratio, such as 1:18.

TOO LIGHT?

Try a slightly lower water ratio, such as 1:15.

GRIND MATTERS.

Coarse for French press; medium for drip and pour-over; fine for espresso.

WHEN THE TRACK SKIPS

TROUBLESHOOT YOUR CUP.

My coffee tastes too bitter.

Try a coarser grind, slightly cooler water, or a shorter brew time.

My coffee tastes sour or weak.

Try a finer grind, hotter water, or a longer brew time.

My coffee tastes flat.

Check your coffee-to-water ratio, use filtered water, and try grinding just before brewing.

KEEP IT HANDY

THE SHORT VERSION: MEASURE, TASTE, ADJUST.

DOWNLOAD THE BREWING CHEAT SHEET (PDF)

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