coffee

i like coffee. i mostly drink filter coffee, though i'm gradually developing a liking for the classic portuguese espresso with a pastel de nata.

gear

this is what i currently use: i also have a wmf french press and a fellow gooseneck kettle in storage but haven't used them in a while.

method: aeropress

this is my standard method. details may need to be tweaked, depending on the beans.
  1. prepare aeropress in inverted position
  2. grind 13g of coffee
  3. add coffee grounds to press
  4. prepare filter
  5. heat water to 95° C
  6. add 50ml of water
  7. stir briskly
  8. wait 30 seconds
  9. add 150ml of water
  10. wait 90 seconds
  11. fasten filter head and flip the press
  12. press down slowly to empty the press in about 30 seconds

method: pour over

this is my standard method for two cups. details may need to be tweaked, depending on the beans.
  1. grind 27g of coffee
  2. heat water to 95° C
  3. rinse filter with hot water
  4. add coffee grounds to filter
  5. bloom with 80ml of water for 1 minute
  6. pour in 320ml slowly and evenly [1]

method: french press

i used to use james hoffman's ultimate french press technique but i put my french press in storage for our travels so haven't done this in a while.

[1] i'm too lazy to elaborate on this