AeroPress
Espresso
French Press
Moka Pot
V60

The AeroPress uses air pressure to push hot water through coffee grounds and results in a smooth brew that can range from espresso-like concentration to a more diluted, filter-like coffee.

Recipe

14g finely ground coffee | 200g water

AeroPress filter, rinsed

  1. Pour hot water over coffee, saturating all grounds, and then give it a quick stir.
  2. Attach the cap and start the timer. 
  3. After 2 min, remove cap and stir 3x, then press plunger down steadily. Aim for 20-30 seconds.
  4. After the hiss, remove AeroPress from mug, unscrew the cap, and push plunger to eject the coffee grounds and filter.

Espresso machines use a high-pressure brewing method where hot water is forced through finely-ground coffee to produce a concentrated shot of espresso for intense, rich, and concentrated coffee.

Recipe

Double shot espresso

18-20g finely ground coffee, tampered evenly

  1. Aim for 25-30 second extraction time resulting in approximately 60g espresso.
  2. Experiment with grind size, coffee dosage, tamp pressure, and extraction time to find the perfect balance for your taste preferences.

The French press method uses immersion brewing where coffee grounds steep in hot water, and a plunger is used to separate grounds from the liquid. The result is a full-bodied coffee with a rich and robust flavor.

Recipe

15g medium/coarsely ground coffee | 250g water 

  1. Take 30 seconds to pour hot water over the grounds, saturating evenly.
  2. Wait 3 min 30 seconds, stir, skim the top of the brew, plunge, then pour.

The moka pot is a stove-top espresso maker that uses pressure to push water through coffee grounds, making a strong and concentrated brew.

Recipe

3-cup Moka

18g fine/medium ground coffee | 150ml water (or up to mark)

  1. Fill up bottom chamber with preheated water.
  2. Fill the filter basket with ground coffee and level it out so it’s not packed too tightly.
  3. Screw back together and put on low to medium heat with the lid open until the hissing turns into gurgling. 
  4. Once the chamber is full of brewed coffee, remove from heat, stir, and pour.

The V60 is a pour-over coffee maker that involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a cone-shaped filter. Known for its clarity and brightness, the pour-over method allows for a clean and nuanced extraction, bringing out the distinct flavors of the coffee beans.

Recipe 

32g medium ground coffee | 500mL water

  1. Pour 60g of water over the grounds to wet the coffee, wait 30 seconds
  2. Pour up to 200g of water, wait 1 min
  3. Pour up to 300g, repeat every 30 seconds until you hit 500g