The Importance of Grind Size Consistency in Drip Coffee

Barista grinding coffee using a manual grinder

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of savoring a perfectly brewed cup of drip coffee, you know that it’s an experience like no other. As someone who has spent years as a barista, I can tell you that the secret to that perfect cup lies in the details. One such detail that often doesn’t get … Read more

Coffee to Water Ratio for Drip Coffee

Measuring ground coffee for pour over coffee

Coffee is one of the few beverages that delicately straddle the line between simplicity and complexity. Granted, anyone can make coffee. However, a blissful mug of coffee brings together a masterly of multiple factors, including finding the perfect coffee-to-water ratio. Because life is too short for bad coffee, here is your complete guide to the … Read more

What Is the Perfect Brewing Temperature for Drip Coffee

Extracting the best flavor from your coffee beans involves more than just adding hot water. Achieving the correct temperature is crucial. (According to the SCA Golden Cup standard, brewing water should be between 90°C and 96°C (195°F–205°F)) If the water is too hot, it can scald the grounds; too cold, and the coffee will lack … Read more

How to Make Drip Coffee – Coffee Brewing Guide

Chemex Auto Drip Coffee Maker

This guide will teach you how to make drip coffee at home, and how to improve your technique to get great coffee every time. With a few simple techniques and secrets, you will impress your family or guests. While there are many ways to brew coffee, this guide will focus specifically on drip coffee. What … Read more