Learn about the different brewing methods.

CHEMEX

Tools:

• Chemex
• Chemex filter
• 27 grams of coffee
• Scale
• Timer

Preparation:

• Boil approximately 500 ml of water
• Unfold the filter and place it in the Chemex. Rinse the filter with hot water to remove any paper or cardboard flavors and preheat the Chemex. Discard the water after one minute.
• Add 27 grams of medium-coarse ground coffee to the Chemex.
• Wet the coffee bed with 60 ml of water, starting from the center and moving outward in circles, making sure all the coffee is thoroughly saturated. (Pre-infusion) Let it rest for 30 seconds.
• Make a first pour up to approximately 270 ml of water. From the center and outward in circles, creating turbulence. Let the water filter through.
• Make a second, much gentler pour from the outside inward in circles to create little turbulence with the coffee, up to 370 ml total. Let the water filter through completely. (Approx. 4 minutes)
• Discard the filter and stir the coffee well before serving.

AEROPRESS

Tools:

• Aeropress
• Aeropress filter
• 21 grams of coffee
• Scale
• Timer

Preparation:

• Boil 250 ml of water.
• Assemble the Aeropress with the filter in the cap. Rinse it with hot water to remove any filter flavors.
• Add the 21 grams of medium-fine ground coffee.
• Add 45 ml of water, stir gently and let it sit for 30 seconds.
• Add water up to 150 ml and stir again. Let it extract for another two minutes.
• Insert the plunger into the Aeropress and apply pressure for 15 seconds until all the coffee is extracted.
• Remove the Aeropress, add 40 ml of hot water (bypass) and enjoy your coffee.

FRENCH PRESS

Tools:

• French Press
• 20 grams of coffee
• Scale
• Timer

Preparation:

• Boil 350 ml of water
• Add a little water to the carafe to preheat it.
• Add the coarse ground coffee, wet it with 40 ml of water and stir a little to make sure it is fully saturated. (Pre-infusion) Wait 1 minute.
• Add hot water up to 300 ml total and let it steep for 4 minutes.
• Press the plunger all the way down to filter the coffee and serve it immediately into the cup.

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