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Drip machine
4–6 minThe easiest way to make several cups at once. Weigh the coffee and use fresh, filtered water.
Coffee55 g
Water1 L
Ratio1:18
GrindMedium
Water tempSet by machine
Time4–6 min
Steps
- 01
Fill the reservoir with cold, filtered water.
- 02
Put a paper filter in the basket and add the coffee.
- 03
Start the brew.
- 04
Pour soon after it finishes. A hot plate turns coffee bitter over time.
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Grind chart
Finer for fast brews, coarser for slow onesGrind chart
Extra fineLike powdered sugarTurkish
FineLike table saltEspresso
Medium-fineLike fine sandPour-over, AeroPress
MediumLike beach sandDrip
CoarseLike sea saltFrench press, cold brew
Fix a bad cup
Change one thing at a timeFix a bad cup
Sour, sharp or thin
Under-extracted: the water didn’t pull enough out.
Grind a little finer.
Use hotter water, or brew a bit longer.
Bitter, harsh or dry
Over-extracted: the water pulled out too much.
Grind a little coarser.
Shorten the brew time.
Weak or watery
Not enough coffee for the water.
Use more coffee, moving toward 1:15.
Check that the beans are within a few weeks of the roast date.