BREWING BASICS

We took the barista classes, so you would have to. Here’s what we learned.

IT ALL STARTS WITH THE RIGHT SET-UP

Grinding the beans, temperature, pressure, timing, and portions can all make or break your sipping experience.

Grinding the beans to the right size so that it pulls the right volume through your brewing method is what we call “Dialling In” your espresso.

You've found the right beans, now here’s how to brew them to draw out all their unique rich flavours, dial in.

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ESPRESSO MACHINE

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MOKA POT

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DRIP COFFEE

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POUR OVER

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FRENCH PRESS

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AEROPRESS