Espresso Machine

  • Grind: Fine consistency (like table salt).
  • Amount of Coffee: Around 18-20 grams for a double shot.
  • Water: Varies based on machine design.
  • End-to-End Process: Grind coffee to fine consistency, pack portafilter, lock into machine, start machine, allow hot water to pass through grounds under pressure, adjust shot volume and extraction time, serve as shot or use for espresso-based drinks.

Aeropress

  • Grind: Medium-fine consistency (similar to granulated sugar).
  • Amount of Coffee: 1 to 2 tablespoons per cup.
  • Water: Varies, typically around 200°F (93°C).
  • End-to-End Process: Grind coffee, add grounds to chamber, pour hot water, stir, steep, attach plunger, press slowly, dilute if desired, serve.

Pour-Over

  • Grind: Medium-fine consistency (like beach sand).
  • Amount of Coffee: Use 1 gram of coffee per 15-17 ml of water. For example, if you're using 300 ml of water, you would use approximately 18 to 20 grams of coffee.
  • Water: Water just off the boil, poured in circular motion.
  • End-to-End Process: Grind coffee, rinse filter, add grounds, pour water, saturate grounds, allow water to drip through, serve.

French Press

  • Grind: Coarse consistency (like breadcrumbs).
  • Amount of Coffee: Use 1 gram of coffee per 15-17 ml of water. For example, if you're using 800 ml of water for 4 cups, you would use approximately 48 to 53 grams of coffee.
  • Water: Just off the boil, poured over grounds.
  • End-to-End Process: Grind coffee coarsely, add to French Press, pour hot water, steep 4 mins, press down plunger, pour and serve immediately.

Moka Pot (Stovetop Espresso Maker)

  • Grind: Medium-fine consistency (slightly finer than table salt).
  • Amount of Coffee: Use 1 gram of coffee per 15-17 ml of water. For example, if you're using 200 ml of water in the bottom chamber, you would use approximately 12 to 14 grams of coffee.
  • Water: Fill the bottom chamber with cold water up to the valve.
  • End-to-End Process: Grind coffee, fill bottom chamber with water, fill funnel with grounds, assemble pot, place on stovetop, listen for gurgling sound, serve immediately.