Incorrect brewing results in bitter or sour notes in coffee. Finer grinds can help reduce sour tastes while coarser grinds can reduce bitterness.

Start trouble shooting your brewing equipment. Have you descaled or cleaned your machine recently? Have you double checked your grinder is producing consistent and accurate grinds?

Varying the quantity of grinds can greatly influence your coffee's flavor profile.

We brew everything at 200 degrees to keep it easy.

Grind is a crucial aspect of coffee flavor. A top-notch grinder improves your coffee experience, no matter your brewing method. Burr or conical burr grinders with adjustable settings are our recommendation. Blade grinders are best avoided due to their tendency to yield inconsistent results, significantly impacting the final cup.

A great place to start for grind settings is as follows:

Drip or Pour Over - medium grind (fine sand or table salt)

French Press & Cold Brew - very coarse grind (small chunks)

Espresso - super fine grind (powder like)

Pour over brewing offers high-quality flavor at a low cost. Consider the OXO Brew 12oz Pour-Over Coffee Maker for <$20. It's user-friendly and produces exceptional coffee!

Any French Press will do great with our coffees, water temperature and proportions are easily found with a quick web search (the proportions vary based on the size french press you have).

Moccamaster drip machines reliably deliver superior results. They originate from the Netherlands and are available new for ~$350, or manufacturer refurbished for <$230. These machines are crafted to emulate pour-over brewing, brew a full pot of coffee, and boast significant durability when properly maintained.

Espresso is a challenging puzzle, we have a manual machine at home and constantly adjust grind and portion settings for optimal flavor. This process requires effort, so for many daily espresso consumers, the ideal solution is an automatic espresso machine such as the Breville Barista.

We use the Toddy and have had amazing results! Cold brew is usually enjoyed on ice, but provides more caffeine and has been known to be gentler on the stomach. Shout out for our Costa Rica Thermic, it is hands down our favorite cold brew ever!

Do not overspend! Expensive automated machines are great, but do not necessarily produce better coffee! It's okay to start small.

For ~$100-150 you can make amazing coffee -

$40-50 Delonghi or Cuisinart burr grinder

$40 Temperature Controlled Electric Kettle (Costco, or whichever tea kettle you already have works fine, just monitor the water temp)

$20 Pour Over, $20 French Press, $40 Chemex

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We'd love to help you with any questions to ensure you maximize your coffee's potential.