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Brew Better Coffee

Great coffee starts with great beans, but technique matters. Here are our recommendations for getting the most from your Strata coffee.

General Principles

Use Fresh, Filtered Water

Water temperature should be 200-205°F (93-96°C). If you don't have a thermometer, let boiling water rest for 30 seconds.

Grind Immediately Before Brewing

Coffee begins to stale within minutes of grinding. For the best results, grind only what you need.

Use a Scale and Timer

Consistency is key. Measuring by weight ensures the same delicious results every time.

Start with 1:16 Ratio

That's 1 gram of coffee per 16 grams of water. Adjust to taste—stronger coffee uses more grounds, lighter uses less.

Methods

Brewing Guides

Pour Over

V60, Kalita Wave, Chemex

Grind Medium-fine
Ratio 1:16
Time 2:30-3:30
Temp 200-205°F

Steps

  1. Rinse filter with hot water, discard rinse water
  2. Add ground coffee, shake to level
  3. Bloom with 2x coffee weight in water for 30-45 seconds
  4. Pour in slow, steady circles, keeping water level consistent
  5. Total brew time should be 2:30-3:30

Tip: If brew is too fast, grind finer. Too slow? Grind coarser.

French Press

Full immersion brewing

Grind Coarse
Ratio 1:15
Time 4:00
Temp 200°F

Steps

  1. Preheat French press with hot water
  2. Add coarsely ground coffee
  3. Pour all water at once, saturating all grounds
  4. Place plunger on top without pressing, steep 4 minutes
  5. Press slowly and steadily, serve immediately

Tip: Don't press too hard—stop if you feel resistance.

Espresso

Pressure extraction

Grind Fine
Ratio 1:2
Time 25-30 sec
Dose 18-20g

Steps

  1. Dose 18-20g into portafilter
  2. Distribute evenly, tamp with consistent pressure
  3. Flush group head, lock in portafilter
  4. Start extraction, aim for 36-40g output
  5. Stop at 25-30 seconds

Tip: Our light roasts often benefit from longer extraction times.

Cold Brew

Low and slow extraction

Grind Extra coarse
Ratio 1:8
Time 12-18 hours
Temp Room/fridge

Steps

  1. Combine coarsely ground coffee with cold water
  2. Stir to ensure all grounds are saturated
  3. Cover and steep 12-18 hours at room temp or in fridge
  4. Strain through fine mesh filter or cheesecloth
  5. Dilute concentrate 1:1 with water or to taste

Tip: Cold brew concentrate keeps for up to 2 weeks refrigerated.

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