Good coffee doesn't need much — just fresh beans, clean water, and a little patience. Here's how I brew at home, and how you can get the most out of every bag of Greybeard's.
Pour Over
- Ratio: 1:15 — that's 1 part coffee to 15 parts water. For a single 12 oz cup, use about 22g (roughly 3 tablespoons) of coffee to 330ml (11 oz) of water.
- Grind: Medium-fine
French Press
- Ratio: 1:12 — that's 1 part coffee to 12 parts water. For a standard 8-cup French press (34 oz), use about 55g (8 tablespoons) of coffee. This ratio makes a rich, full-bodied brew.
- Grind: Coarse
Drip (Auto Brewer)
- Ratio: 1:15 — that's 1 part coffee to 15 parts water. A simple rule of thumb: 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 oz of water. For a full 12-cup pot (60 oz), use about 10–12 tablespoons.
- Grind: Medium
Espresso
- Ratio: 1:2 — that's 1 part coffee to 2 parts water. For a standard double shot, use 18g of finely ground coffee to pull about 36g (roughly 1.25 oz) of espresso. It's a small, concentrated pour — that's intentional.
- Grind: Fine
Keurig (K-Cup Brewer)
- Ratio: 1:15 — that's 1 part coffee to 15 parts water, or about 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6–8 oz of water. Select the smallest brew size on your Keurig for the strongest, most flavorful cup.
- Grind: Medium-fine
- Note: Use a reusable K-Cup pod filled with freshly ground Greybeard's for the best result — pre-filled pods can't match the flavor of fresh beans.
Regular Coffee Pot (Drip Percolator)
- Ratio: 1:15 — that's 1 part coffee to 15 parts water, or about 1 heaping tablespoon per 6 oz (one standard "cup" on your coffee maker). For a full 12-cup pot (60 oz), use about 10 tablespoons. Adjust up for a bolder brew, down for something lighter.
- Grind: Medium
- Note: For a full 12-cup pot (60 oz), use about 10 tbsp of ground coffee. Adjust to taste — a little more for a bolder brew.
Whatever method you choose, start with freshly roasted beans. That's the one thing no technique can fix.