Brewing tips
Unique coffee at it's best
It doesn’t matter what device you have for making coffee - as long as it’s fresh it will taste at it’s best.
- The truly best way to enjoy coffee at it’s best is freshly ground. Coffee is at it’s finest and most flavorsome within minutes of grinding. You wouldn’t drink an opened beer five days later would you?
- Buy little and buy often when it comes to your coffee beans, that way you’re regularly getting freshly roasted beans. We find that having a week supply on hand is ideal.
- Invest in a grinder; it’ll be your best purchase you’ll make in quality coffee. Only ever grind up what you need at one time to get the maximum flavour into a cup.
- Depending on the device you have to make coffee will depend on how fine or coarse your grind needs to be. The less time water is in contact with the coffee, the finer the grind should be.
- Store beans in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place. This will ensure your beans last for up to 10-days.
- Ensure your coffee equipment is always clean to avoid any old grind or extraction oil that could spoil your next cup.
It doesn’t matter what device you have for making coffee - as long as it’s fresh it will taste at it’s best.
Making an Espresso
You’ll need a fine grind when making espresso as water is in contact with the coffee for 25 seconds or less.
Pack the coffee portafilter and ensure the coffee is level. Tamp it down with a strong press. Bang the side of the portafilter a couple of times to release any loose grind and then tamp again lightly to smooth the coffee cake. Pass the water through the coffee. Extraction time should be between a minimum of 15 seconds and maximum of 25 seconds.
You’ll need a fine grind when making espresso as water is in contact with the coffee for 25 seconds or less.
Pack the coffee portafilter and ensure the coffee is level. Tamp it down with a strong press. Bang the side of the portafilter a couple of times to release any loose grind and then tamp again lightly to smooth the coffee cake. Pass the water through the coffee. Extraction time should be between a minimum of 15 seconds and maximum of 25 seconds.
Making a Plunger Coffee
To get maximum flavour from your plunger coffee, you will need a medium grind. Place one tablespoon of coffee per person into the plunger, and one for the pot (or we like say 'One for luck'). Slowly pour in the boiled water, allowing the coffee grounds to react and then give the pot a gentle stir. To get the most flavour let the brew sit for a few minutes before slowly pressing down the plunger. Pour coffee.
To get maximum flavour from your plunger coffee, you will need a medium grind. Place one tablespoon of coffee per person into the plunger, and one for the pot (or we like say 'One for luck'). Slowly pour in the boiled water, allowing the coffee grounds to react and then give the pot a gentle stir. To get the most flavour let the brew sit for a few minutes before slowly pressing down the plunger. Pour coffee.
Making a Stovetop Coffee
Stovetop coffee requires a fine grind, finer than what is needed for espresso.
Fill the bottom chamber with water to the safety valve. Fill the basket with fresh, ground coffee, tamp it down lightly and screw the top on. Place on a hot element. Once the coffee has reached boiling point, lower the heat and leave until the coffee flows into the top chamber. Pour coffee.
Stovetop coffee requires a fine grind, finer than what is needed for espresso.
Fill the bottom chamber with water to the safety valve. Fill the basket with fresh, ground coffee, tamp it down lightly and screw the top on. Place on a hot element. Once the coffee has reached boiling point, lower the heat and leave until the coffee flows into the top chamber. Pour coffee.