The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Coffee at Home

Whether you're a first-time brewer or a seasoned coffee enthusiast, this guide covers seven ways to brew the perfect cup at home using Cafe de Lipa coffee.

1. Pour Over

Best for: Clean, nuanced flavors

What You Need

• 30g ground coffee (medium-fine)
• 24oz hot water (92–96°C)
• Pour over dripper with stainless filter
• Pour over kettle
• A mug

Steps

1. Place the filter in the dripper over your mug
2. Add 30g of ground coffee
3. Pour hot water slowly, starting at the center in a steady spiral toward the outer edge, then back to center
4. Watch the coffee "bloom" as CO₂ escapes — this means it's fresh!
5. Continue pouring slowly until all 24oz has passed through
6. Total brew time: 3–4 minutes

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2. French Press

Best for: Rich, full-bodied cups

What You Need

• 15g ground coffee (coarse, like rock salt)
• 12oz hot water
• French Press

Steps

1. Add 15g of coarsely ground coffee to the press
2. Pour 12oz of hot water gently
3. Let it steep for 5 minutes — don't rush it
4. Press the plunger down slowly and evenly
5. Pour immediately to stop extraction

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3. AeroPress (Paper Filter)

Best for: Clean, espresso-style concentrate

What You Need

• 15g ground coffee (fine, like sea salt)
• 12oz hot water
• AeroPress with paper filter

Steps

1. Wet the paper filter with hot water to remove papery taste
2. Add ground coffee to the AeroPress chamber
3. Pour hot water and stir gently
4. Wait 30 seconds, then press down slowly
5. Total brew time: about 1.5 minutes

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4. AeroPress (Stainless Filter)

Best for: Full-bodied, oilier cup

Same steps as paper filter method, but the stainless filter allows more oils and fine particles through — resulting in a richer, more textured cup similar to a French Press.

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5. AeroPress + Fellow Prismo

Best for: Espresso-like shots without an espresso machine

The Prismo attachment creates pressure similar to an espresso machine. Follow the same AeroPress steps, but the Prismo valve holds the water until you press — creating a thicker, more concentrated shot with crema.

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6. Clever Dripper

Best for: Beginners — combines immersion and drip

Steps

1. Place a paper filter in the dripper
2. Wet the filter with hot water to remove papery taste
3. Drain the water by placing the dripper on a mug
4. Add 15g of coffee
5. Pour 350ml of hot water
6. Put the lid on and wait 5 minutes
7. Place the dripper on your mug — the valve opens automatically
8. Let it drip and enjoy!

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7. Handy Brew

Best for: The easiest method possible

Steps

1. Pour 360ml of hot water into the brewer (water first to avoid clogging)
2. Add 15g of coffee and stir
3. Let it sit for 5 minutes
4. Place the brewer on your mug — it drains automatically
5. That's it — enjoy!

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Which Method Should You Try?

Method	Difficulty	Body	Flavor	Time
Pour Over	Medium	Light	Clean, bright	4 min
French Press	Easy	Heavy	Rich, bold	6 min
AeroPress	Medium	Medium	Versatile	2 min
Clever Dripper	Easy	Medium	Balanced	6 min
Handy Brew	Easiest	Medium	Smooth	6 min

Visit our YouTube channel for video tutorials, or explore our Coffee Gear collection to get started.