Our Brew at Home Guide

Below is our basic guide for brewing coffee at home with beans bought from Hermanos.Hermanos brew at home guide

FRENCH PRESS (IMMERSION)


Tip: Decant the coffee immediately after brewing so it doesn’t become bitter.

Coarse Grind Size

20g 

360ml Water

5 Min

(Coffee to Water Ratio = 1:18)

V60 (DRIP)


Tip: Wet the filter with hot water and pour it away before brewing.

Medium Grind Size

22g

330ml Water

3-4 Mins

(Coffee to Water Ratio = 1:15

CHEMEX (DRIP)


Tip: When you pour your ground coffee into the filter give it a gentle shake to flatten the bed, allowing for water to spread more evenly.

Medium-Coarse Grind Size

22g

330ml Water

4 Min


(Coffee to Water Ratio = 1:15)

ESPRESSO (PRESSURE)


Tip: Give the tamper a gentle spin/turn. This will smooth, or “polish” the grounds for an even extraction.

Fine Grind Size

19g

48ml Yield

For double espresso

25 Sec

AEROPRESS (INVERTED IMMERSION)


Tip: Make sure the entire assembly of your AeroPress is dry and add more water to dilute strength as needed.

Fine Grind Size

30g 

100ml Water

1 Min


(Coffee to Water Ratio = 1:3.33)

MOKA POT (PRESSURE)


Tip: Once you hear a hissing sound and the top chamber is full, take the Moka pot off the heat and serve immediately.

Fine Grind Size

30g

375ml Water

1-2 Min

(Coffee to Water Ratio = 1:12.5)

 

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