Brewing Coffee at Home

by Christopher Grimshaw January 22, 2021

For many of us, a morning coffee is how we start the day, we would like to offer our advice to make the best coffee at home. There are a lot of different aspects to coffee that can make it taste different every time, such as the beans you use, the grind level and how you brew it.

Coffee to water ratio

Measuring the amount of coffee you use is key to a great cup. When it comes to measurements, it depends on how strong you like your coffee. If you are new to coffee? Try using a ratio of 60 grams of coffee per litre of water. Some coffees will work better with a higher amount of coffee to water but 60 grams to 1 litre of water is a good starting point. If you are wanting a stronger cup of coffee? We recommend adding an extra 5g of ground coffee. Try not to use boiling water direct from the kettle, let the boiling stop before pouring onto your grind.
Small changes can affect the flavour of your coffee, this can be for the better or worse. So it is important to experiment until you find the perfect balance for you.

Brewing methods

There are three main types of brewing methods that you can use for making your coffee.

Pressure brewing

Pressure brewing is the use of intense pressure which extracts the coffee. It is most often used in Espresso machines, on the stove top (Moka) and Aeropress machines. When buying new, most models come with brewing instructions/guidelines.

Steep brewing

Steep brewing is low in cost and easy to use. The French press/cafetiere is normally the piece of equipment that people use for this type of brewing and generally provides a rounded cup of coffee - ideal for making coffee at home. Let the coffee brew between three to five minutes before pouring.

Filtration brewing

Filtration brewing is also known as the ‘pour over’ method. This involves pouring hot water through coffee grounds in a filter. The water will drain through the coffee and filter into your mug or jug.

We hope you found this article interesting. If you would like more info or assistance, please drop us a line at: info@idlerivercoffee.com