Home brewing setup & skills

Dial-in order: grind, dose, water

Dial-in order: grind, dose, water

The logical sequence for dialing in home coffee brews by adjusting grind size, dose, and water composition for consistent results.

Baseline recipes for common brewers

Baseline recipes for common brewers

Starter recipes for popular brewing devices, giving home brewers reliable baselines to begin dialing in their coffee.

Simple remineralized water recipe

Simple remineralized water recipe

A practical recipe for creating remineralized water at home to improve coffee extraction and flavor clarity.

Kettles and temperature control

Kettles and temperature control

The role of kettles and temperature control in home brewing, and how to choose the right tools for precision and consistency.

Grinder selection and alignment

Grinder selection and alignment

How to choose the right grinder for home brewing and why burr alignment is critical for grind quality and consistency.

Essential gear and upgrade path

Essential gear and upgrade path

The core equipment every home coffee brewer should start with, and a suggested upgrade path for improving quality and consistency over time.