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Brew

Four small ceremonies.

We use these every day at the bar. Ratios first, technique second. Change one variable at a time.

A V60 brew in progress over a glass server.

Method 01

V60

A bright, clean filter brew. Best for lighter coffees — the ones with notes you'd describe with fruit.

Dose
15g
Water
250g
Ratio
1 : 16.6
Time
3:00

Grind · Medium-fine, like fine sea salt

  1. 0:00

    Bloom

    Pour 45g water in circles. Let it sit.

  2. 0:30

    First pour

    Pour to 150g in slow concentric circles.

  3. 1:15

    Second pour

    Pour to 250g. Keep the bed level.

  4. 2:30

    Drawdown

    Let the bed settle. Lift the dripper, swirl gently.

An AeroPress on a wooden surface beside a brass scale.

Method 02

AeroPress

Forgiving, fast, brilliant for travel. We brew it inverted with a gentle press.

Dose
16g
Water
230g
Ratio
1 : 14.4
Time
1:45

Grind · Medium, like coarse sand

  1. 0:00

    Invert

    Set up inverted. Add coffee, then water to 60g.

  2. 0:30

    Stir & top

    Stir gently. Top up to 230g. Cap with rinsed paper.

  3. 1:15

    Flip

    Carefully flip onto your cup.

  4. 1:30

    Press

    Press slowly. Stop at the hiss.

Espresso pouring into a double shot glass from a chrome portafilter.

Method 03

Espresso

Our house pull for milk and black. Adjust grind first, dose second, time last.

Dose
18g in
Water
36g out
Ratio
1 : 2
Time
27 – 32s

Grind · Fine, like powdered sugar

  1. 0:00

    Distribute

    Level the bed. Tamp once, firmly.

  2. 0:05

    Lock & pull

    Lock the portafilter, start the shot.

  3. 0:10

    Watch first drops

    First drops should appear by 8–10s.

  4. 0:27

    Stop

    Stop at 36g out, ideally by 32s.

A French press beside two ceramic cups in morning light.

Method 04

French Press

Patient, full-bodied, generous. The morning brew when you have time and people to share it with.

Dose
30g
Water
500g
Ratio
1 : 16.6
Time
8:00

Grind · Coarse, like rough breadcrumbs

  1. 0:00

    Pour

    Add coffee, pour all 500g of water.

  2. 4:00

    Break the crust

    Stir gently. Skim foam if you like.

  3. 8:00

    Plunge

    Press slowly to just below the surface.

  4. 8:10

    Decant

    Decant immediately so it doesn't over-extract.