Coffee Brewing Guide

Simple brewing methods to help you get the best flavor from your coffee, every time.

Brewing great coffee at home doesn’t have to be complicated. This brewing guide walks you through the most popular coffee brewing methods, with clear ratios, grind sizes, and tips to help you get consistent, great-tasting results.

Coffee brewing setup with enamel mug, pour over dripper, French press, AeroPress, and drip coffee machine
V60 pour over coffee brewing setup with glass dripper and coffee beans

Pour Over Coffee

Clean, bright, and precise. Highlights clarity and subtle flavors.

Best for: Light to medium roasts
Grind size: Medium-fine
Coffee ratio: 1:16
Brew time: 3–4 minutes

French press coffee brewing

French Press Brewing

Rich and full-bodied, with more oils and texture.

Best for: Medium to dark roasts
Grind size: Coarse
Coffee ratio: 1:15
Brew time: 4 minutes

Espresso machine brewing coffee with coffee beans

Coffee Machine Brewing

Easy, consistent, and ideal for everyday use.

Best for: All roasts
Grind size: Medium
Coffee ratio: 1:15–1:17
Brew time: 4–6 minutes

Chemex coffee brewing method with paper filter, freshly ground coffee and glass carafe on a bright kitchen counter

Chemex

Smooth, clean, and light-bodied with high clarity.

Best for: Light to medium roasts
Grind size: Medium-coarse
Coffee ratio: 1:17
Brew time: 4–5 minutes

AeroPress coffee brewing setup with freshly brewed coffee, black AeroPress, glass mug, and coffee beans

AeroPress

Versatile and fast, with bold flavor and low bitterness.

Best for: All roasts
Grind size: Fine to medium
Coffee ratio: 1:12–1:15
Brew time: 1–2 minutes

Cold brew coffee brewing setup with glass cold brew maker and coffee bag

Cold Brew

Smooth, mellow, and low in acidity.

Best for: Medium to dark roasts
Grind size: Coarse
Coffee ratio: 1:8
Brew time: 12–16 hours