Brew Guides

The Good Bean Brew Guides

Great coffee at home,
every single time

Pick your brewer, follow the numbers, and get the most out of every bag. All you need is fresh beans, a scale and water just off the boil.

Choose your brewer

Tap a guide for the full step-by-step method.

Hario V60 pour-over
Pour-over

Hario V60

Clean, bright and delicate. The best way to taste a single origin's fruit and florals.

  • Coffee20g
  • Water300g at 93°C
  • GrindMedium
  • Time2½–3 min

Try it with: Kenya Sasini · order Filter grind

Read the V60 guide →
Chemex brewer
Pour-over

Chemex

Thick filters give an extra-clean, silky cup. Brilliant for sharing.

  • Coffee20g
  • Water300g at 93°C
  • GrindMedium–coarse
  • Time~4 min

Try it with: Colombia Huila · order Filter grind

Read the Chemex guide →
French press cafetière
Immersion

French Press

Rich, full-bodied and forgiving. The easiest way to a great cup.

  • Coffee20g
  • Water300g at 93°C
  • GrindCoarse
  • Time4 min

Try it with: Arawyn's Dream · order French Press grind

Read the French Press guide →
AeroPress
Pressure

AeroPress

Quick, versatile and travel-friendly. Smooth and sweet with very little bitterness.

  • Coffee17g
  • Water250g at 93°C
  • GrindMedium–fine
  • Time~2 min

Try it with: Guatemala · order Filter grind

Read the AeroPress guide →
Stovetop moka pot
Stovetop

Moka Pot

Strong, intense and espresso-like, straight from the hob. Perfect with milk.

  • CoffeeFill basket
  • WaterTo the valve
  • GrindFine
  • Time4–5 min

Try it with: Cheeky Monkey · order Espresso grind

Read the Moka Pot guide →

Which grind should I order?

Not grinding at home? We'll grind fresh for you. Just pick the option that matches your brewer.

Fine

Choose "Espresso"

Espresso machines and moka pots.

Medium

Choose "Filter"

V60, Chemex, AeroPress and filter machines.

Coarse

Choose "French Press"

Cafetière, cold brew and immersion brewers.

Whole Bean

Choose "Whole Bean"

Grind just before brewing for the freshest cup.

Four golden rules

Get these right and every method gets better.

01

Weigh it

Around 1g of coffee to 15g of water. A cheap kitchen scale beats scoops every time.

02

Just off the boil

Aim for about 93°C. Boil the kettle and let it sit for 30 seconds.

03

Let it bloom

Wet the grounds first and wait 30 seconds. Fresh coffee bubbles as it releases gas.

04

Keep it fresh

Store beans airtight, away from light and heat. Best enjoyed within a month of roasting.

Ready to brew?

Freshly roasted in small batches and ground to order for your brewer.

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