Brew Guides

A list of simple and easy to understand brew guides to give you a head start on your coffee journey.

French Press

French press was one of the first methods of brewing coffee I learned. There's a beauty in its simplicity that is unrivaled by the other methods. If you're starting from zero, this is the first stop.

James Hoffman's Guide

Cold Brew

Cold brew is a great way to make iced coffee. It also saves a lot of time since you have to prepare it in advanced. Nothing like popping open the fridge and pouring some iced coffee on demand. Super simple, super delicious. Level it up by looking into nitro cold brew!

Counter Culture's Guide

Pour Over

Pour over is generally seen as the next step if you want to level up your coffee game. There are many types of pour over designs like the classic Chemex or Hario V60. Its a bit more intensive than french press and gives a very clean cup.

Blue Bottle's Guide

AeroPress

What to say about the AeroPress. This thing is the little engine that could. Super portable, this is what I take if I'm going on a trip. Don't discount this little guy. There are many different techniques you can use with this brew method and experimentation is encouraged!

World AeroPress Champion Recipes

Moka Pot

AKA the poor man's espresso. This brew method has a rich history. It has an ingenious design that yields spectacular flavor in your cup. It's a great brew method for those who want an espresso like drink without having to shell out the cash for a espresso machine set up.

Blue Bottle's Guide

The Espresso Rabbit Hole

The world of espresso is truly a rabbit hole. You can, and most likely will, spend an entire lifetime chasing the perfect shot. Here's a basic starting point. Good luck.

Counter Culture's Guide