Sturd Nerd Coffee Roasting
Brewing
Automatic Drip Maker
A very common way to brew coffee at home is by using an automatic drip maker. It basically does all the work for you and then keeps the coffee hot until you get to it. An important note is that the "cups" that are noted on these machines are not true, 8 oz. cups. Rather, they are more like 6.25 oz, which explains why we recommend less coffee per "cup". After putting the coffee in the filter, pour your filtered water into the reservoir. Multiply the number of "cups" by two, and that is how many level tablespoons of medium ground coffee to use. (11-12 g) Note that you should always leave at least an inch of room between the top of the filter and the leveled coffee. Otherwise, you risk a hot mess that is no fun to clean up.
Aeropress and Pour Over
The Aeropress (left) and pour over (right) brew methods are for those who enjoy the actual process of making coffee. It take a bit more time, but you end up with much "cleaner" cup of that accentuates the natural flavors of the coffee. For this method, you'll want to use around three tablespoons (15-18g) of medium-fine ground coffee per eight ounces of water.
French Press
A popular method that is widely used by many folks who are looking to take their first step in taking their coffee-game up a notch. You'll get a bolder taste and bigger "body" to your coffee and it is very easy to use. You'll be needing around three tablespoons (15-18g) of course ground coffee per eight ounces of water. If you do not use course ground coffee, you'll end up with some of the coffee grinds in your cup. Not the biggest deal in the world, but something you may want to be aware of ahead of time.
