Ways To Brew

BREW GUIDES

Enjoy Cartel’s helpful step-by-step guides for the perfect cup, whichever way you prefer to brew.

AUTO BREWER

RECOMMENDATIONS

10 Grams

20 Grams

1:2

Medium

05:04

10 oz

PROCESS

STEP 1 — FILTER

Seat filter into brew chamber. If possible, rinse with hot water to ensure the filter is seated properly and adequately rinsed and preheated.

STEP 2 — DOSE

Add roughly 2 grams of medium-coarse ground coffee for every fluid ounce of water (about a 1:15 ratio by weight). For a 32oz carafe, this is about 60–65 grams of ground coffee.

STEP 3 — BREW

Add water and start the brew.

ENJOY

Brew and enjoy!

STEP 1 — FILTER

Seat filter into brew chamber. If possible, rinse with hot water to ensure the filter is seated properly and adequately rinsed and preheated.

STEP 2 — DOSE

Add roughly 2 grams of medium-coarse ground coffee for every fluid ounce of water (about a 1:15 ratio by weight). For a 32oz carafe, this is about 60–65 grams of ground coffee.

STEP 3 — BREW

Add water and start the brew.

ENJOY

Brew and enjoy!

ESPRESSO COFFEE

A straight shot, pulled even and hot.

RECOMMENDATIONS

17 Grams

32 Grams

1:2

Medium – Coarse

00:29

32 oz

PROCESS

STEP 1 — FLUSH

Briefly engage the group to stabilize temperature and remove any trapped coffee grounds from prior shots. Rinse the portafilter if necessary.

STEP 1 — FLUSH

Briefly engage the group to stabilize temperature and remove any trapped coffee grounds from prior shots. Rinse the portafilter if necessary.

STEP 2 — DRY

Dry the portafilter completely using a clean rag.

STEP 2 — DRY

Dry the portafilter completely using a clean rag.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Weigh 17 grams of espresso-fine ground coffee and add it into the portafilter.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Weigh 17 grams of espresso-fine ground coffee and add it into the portafilter.

STEP 4 — LEVEL

Level the grounds by tapping gently on the sides. Coffee moves toward the tap, so tap the lower areas. Then lightly tap the portafilter on the counter 2–3 times to settle the bed.

STEP 4 — LEVEL

Level the grounds by tapping gently on the sides. Coffee moves toward the tap, so tap the lower areas. Then lightly tap the portafilter on the counter 2–3 times to settle the bed.

STEP 5 — TAMP

Tamp the grounds. Focus on an even, flat surface rather than how hard you tamp.

STEP 5 — TAMP

Tamp the grounds. Focus on an even, flat surface rather than how hard you tamp.

STEP 6 — GROOM

Groom loose grounds from the edges of the portafilter.

STEP 6 — GROOM

Groom loose grounds from the edges of the portafilter.

STEP 7 — LOCK IN

Immediately insert the portafilter into the machine and engage the group.

STEP 7 — LOCK IN

Immediately insert the portafilter into the machine and engage the group.

STEP 8 — PULL

Pull 32–36 grams (or roughly double your dose) in 28–32 seconds.

STEP 8 — PULL

Pull 32–36 grams (or roughly double your dose) in 28–32 seconds.

STEP 9 — CLEAN

Knock out the spent grounds right away and rinse the portafilter before it goes back in the group.

STEP 9 — CLEAN

Knock out the spent grounds right away and rinse the portafilter before it goes back in the group.

ENJOY

When you are not brewing, keep the portafilter in the group to retain heat.

ENJOY

When you are not brewing, keep the portafilter in the group to retain heat.

STEP 1 — FLUSH

Briefly engage the group to stabilize temperature and remove any trapped coffee grounds from prior shots. Rinse the portafilter if necessary.

STEP 1 — FLUSH

Briefly engage the group to stabilize temperature and remove any trapped coffee grounds from prior shots. Rinse the portafilter if necessary.

STEP 2 — DRY

Dry the portafilter completely using a clean rag.

STEP 2 — DRY

Dry the portafilter completely using a clean rag.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Weigh 17 grams of espresso-fine ground coffee and add it into the portafilter.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Weigh 17 grams of espresso-fine ground coffee and add it into the portafilter.

STEP 4 — LEVEL

Level the grounds by tapping gently on the sides. Coffee moves toward the tap, so tap the lower areas. Then lightly tap the portafilter on the counter 2–3 times to settle the bed.

STEP 4 — LEVEL

Level the grounds by tapping gently on the sides. Coffee moves toward the tap, so tap the lower areas. Then lightly tap the portafilter on the counter 2–3 times to settle the bed.

STEP 5 — TAMP

Tamp the grounds. Focus on an even, flat surface rather than how hard you tamp.

STEP 5 — TAMP

Tamp the grounds. Focus on an even, flat surface rather than how hard you tamp.

STEP 6 — GROOM

Groom loose grounds from the edges of the portafilter.

STEP 6 — GROOM

Groom loose grounds from the edges of the portafilter.

STEP 7 — LOCK IN

Immediately insert the portafilter into the machine and engage the group.

STEP 7 — LOCK IN

Immediately insert the portafilter into the machine and engage the group.

STEP 8 — PULL

Pull 32–36 grams (or roughly double your dose) in 28–32 seconds.

STEP 8 — PULL

Pull 32–36 grams (or roughly double your dose) in 28–32 seconds.

STEP 9 — CLEAN

Knock out the spent grounds right away and rinse the portafilter before it goes back in the group.

STEP 9 — CLEAN

Knock out the spent grounds right away and rinse the portafilter before it goes back in the group.

ENJOY

When you are not brewing, keep the portafilter in the group to retain heat.

ENJOY

When you are not brewing, keep the portafilter in the group to retain heat.

COLD BREW

A long steep at room temperature, then into the fridge.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1 Gram

1:1

Fine

00:00

1 oz

PROCESS

STEP 1 — GRIND

Grind coffee a little finer than French press and coarser than drip. Put the grounds into the filter basket.

STEP 1 — GRIND

Grind coffee a little finer than French press and coarser than drip. Put the grounds into the filter basket.

STEP 2 — STEEP

Saturate the grounds with 1,150 to 1,200 mL of fresh filtered water. Agitate as you pour so extraction stays even. Cover the brewer and leave it at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.

STEP 2 — STEEP

Saturate the grounds with 1,150 to 1,200 mL of fresh filtered water. Agitate as you pour so extraction stays even. Cover the brewer and leave it at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.

ENJOY

Wait 18–20 hours. Open the brewer, remove the filter, and refrigerate.

ENJOY

Wait 18–20 hours. Open the brewer, remove the filter, and refrigerate.

STEP 1 — GRIND

Grind coffee a little finer than French press and coarser than drip. Put the grounds into the filter basket.

STEP 1 — GRIND

Grind coffee a little finer than French press and coarser than drip. Put the grounds into the filter basket.

STEP 2 — STEEP

Saturate the grounds with 1,150 to 1,200 mL of fresh filtered water. Agitate as you pour so extraction stays even. Cover the brewer and leave it at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.

STEP 2 — STEEP

Saturate the grounds with 1,150 to 1,200 mL of fresh filtered water. Agitate as you pour so extraction stays even. Cover the brewer and leave it at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.

ENJOY

Wait 18–20 hours. Open the brewer, remove the filter, and refrigerate.

ENJOY

Wait 18–20 hours. Open the brewer, remove the filter, and refrigerate.

CHEMEX

A clean, sweet cup for a 3-cup Chemex.

RECOMMENDATIONS

40 Grams

640 Grams

1:16

Medium – Coarse

04:30

20 oz

PROCESS

STEP 1 — FILTER

Open the Chemex filter so there are 3 layers on one side and one ply on the other. Place it in the Chemex with the 3-ply side facing the spout.

STEP 1 — FILTER

Open the Chemex filter so there are 3 layers on one side and one ply on the other. Place it in the Chemex with the 3-ply side facing the spout.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the walls of the Chemex. Drain from the single-ply side.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the walls of the Chemex. Drain from the single-ply side.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Place the Chemex on a scale and tare it. Add 40 grams of medium-coarse coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Place the Chemex on a scale and tare it. Add 40 grams of medium-coarse coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Stir gently, then wait until the timer reaches 30 seconds.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Stir gently, then wait until the timer reaches 30 seconds.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 340 grams by 1:00. Bring the pour to the center and continue so the total weight is 680 grams at 2 minutes.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 340 grams by 1:00. Bring the pour to the center and continue so the total weight is 680 grams at 2 minutes.

ENJOY

When the drip finishes, remove the filter, pour, and enjoy.

ENJOY

When the drip finishes, remove the filter, pour, and enjoy.

STEP 1 — FILTER

Open the Chemex filter so there are 3 layers on one side and one ply on the other. Place it in the Chemex with the 3-ply side facing the spout.

STEP 1 — FILTER

Open the Chemex filter so there are 3 layers on one side and one ply on the other. Place it in the Chemex with the 3-ply side facing the spout.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the walls of the Chemex. Drain from the single-ply side.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the walls of the Chemex. Drain from the single-ply side.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Place the Chemex on a scale and tare it. Add 40 grams of medium-coarse coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Place the Chemex on a scale and tare it. Add 40 grams of medium-coarse coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Stir gently, then wait until the timer reaches 30 seconds.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Stir gently, then wait until the timer reaches 30 seconds.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 340 grams by 1:00. Bring the pour to the center and continue so the total weight is 680 grams at 2 minutes.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 340 grams by 1:00. Bring the pour to the center and continue so the total weight is 680 grams at 2 minutes.

ENJOY

When the drip finishes, remove the filter, pour, and enjoy.

ENJOY

When the drip finishes, remove the filter, pour, and enjoy.

V-60 / KALITA WAVE

A small pour-over, finished around two and a half minutes.

RECOMMENDATIONS

24 Grams

384 Grams

1:16

Fine – Medium

02:15

12 oz

PROCESS

STEP 1 — FILTER

Place the V60 on the brewing vessel. Fold the filter seam, open it, and set it in the dripper.

STEP 1 — FILTER

Place the V60 on the brewing vessel. Fold the filter seam, open it, and set it in the dripper.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the edges and the brewer preheats. Dump the rinse water.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the edges and the brewer preheats. Dump the rinse water.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Set the V60 on a scale and tare it. Add 24 grams of medium-fine coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Set the V60 on a scale and tare it. Add 24 grams of medium-fine coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Swirl to saturate. If bubbles remain, stir gently. Wait until 30 seconds.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Swirl to saturate. If bubbles remain, stir gently. Wait until 30 seconds.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 200 grams by 1:00.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 200 grams by 1:00.

STEP 6 — FINISH

Pour in the center at a steady rate so the total weight is 384 grams at 2 minutes.

STEP 6 — FINISH

Pour in the center at a steady rate so the total weight is 384 grams at 2 minutes.

STEP 7 — DRAWDOWN

Swirl once more to level the bed. The remaining water should draw down between 2:15 and 2:45.

STEP 7 — DRAWDOWN

Swirl once more to level the bed. The remaining water should draw down between 2:15 and 2:45.

STEP 8 — SERVE

Remove the cone, discard the filter, swirl or stir the coffee, and pour into a serving vessel.

STEP 8 — SERVE

Remove the cone, discard the filter, swirl or stir the coffee, and pour into a serving vessel.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

STEP 1 — FILTER

Place the V60 on the brewing vessel. Fold the filter seam, open it, and set it in the dripper.

STEP 1 — FILTER

Place the V60 on the brewing vessel. Fold the filter seam, open it, and set it in the dripper.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the edges and the brewer preheats. Dump the rinse water.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter with near-boiling water so it seals to the edges and the brewer preheats. Dump the rinse water.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Set the V60 on a scale and tare it. Add 24 grams of medium-fine coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 3 — DOSE

Set the V60 on a scale and tare it. Add 24 grams of medium-fine coffee. Shake to level, and make a small divot in the center.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Swirl to saturate. If bubbles remain, stir gently. Wait until 30 seconds.

STEP 4 — BLOOM

Start the timer. Pour 50 grams of hot water to bloom. Swirl to saturate. If bubbles remain, stir gently. Wait until 30 seconds.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 200 grams by 1:00.

STEP 5 — POUR

At 0:30, spiral pour to 200 grams by 1:00.

STEP 6 — FINISH

Pour in the center at a steady rate so the total weight is 384 grams at 2 minutes.

STEP 6 — FINISH

Pour in the center at a steady rate so the total weight is 384 grams at 2 minutes.

STEP 7 — DRAWDOWN

Swirl once more to level the bed. The remaining water should draw down between 2:15 and 2:45.

STEP 7 — DRAWDOWN

Swirl once more to level the bed. The remaining water should draw down between 2:15 and 2:45.

STEP 8 — SERVE

Remove the cone, discard the filter, swirl or stir the coffee, and pour into a serving vessel.

STEP 8 — SERVE

Remove the cone, discard the filter, swirl or stir the coffee, and pour into a serving vessel.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

AEROPRESS

An inverted brew, pressed at two and a half minutes.

RECOMMENDATIONS

16 Grams

240 Grams

1:15

Medium – Coarse

02:30

8 oz

PROCESS

STEP 1 — INVERT

Invert the Aeropress on your scale, plunger down, chamber on top.

STEP 1 — INVERT

Invert the Aeropress on your scale, plunger down, chamber on top.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter in the chamber cap with near-boiling water.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter in the chamber cap with near-boiling water.

STEP 3 — PREHEAT

Preheat the chamber with hot water, then drain it.

STEP 3 — PREHEAT

Preheat the chamber with hot water, then drain it.

STEP 4 — GRIND

Grind 16 grams of coffee on a medium-coarse setting.

STEP 4 — GRIND

Grind 16 grams of coffee on a medium-coarse setting.

STEP 5 — TARE

Zero the scale with the Aeropress on it.

STEP 5 — TARE

Zero the scale with the Aeropress on it.

STEP 6 — POUR

Add the grounds. Start the timer, pour 240 grams of water just off the boil, and screw on the cap with the filter.

STEP 6 — POUR

Add the grounds. Start the timer, pour 240 grams of water just off the boil, and screw on the cap with the filter.

STEP 7 — FLIP

Steep for 1 minute. Hold the plunger and chamber with two hands and flip the Aeropress.

STEP 7 — FLIP

Steep for 1 minute. Hold the plunger and chamber with two hands and flip the Aeropress.

STEP 8 — PRESS

At 1:45, press the plunger for 45 seconds until the timer reads 2:30. Stir the brewed coffee.

STEP 8 — PRESS

At 1:45, press the plunger for 45 seconds until the timer reads 2:30. Stir the brewed coffee.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

STEP 1 — INVERT

Invert the Aeropress on your scale, plunger down, chamber on top.

STEP 1 — INVERT

Invert the Aeropress on your scale, plunger down, chamber on top.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter in the chamber cap with near-boiling water.

STEP 2 — RINSE

Rinse the filter in the chamber cap with near-boiling water.

STEP 3 — PREHEAT

Preheat the chamber with hot water, then drain it.

STEP 3 — PREHEAT

Preheat the chamber with hot water, then drain it.

STEP 4 — GRIND

Grind 16 grams of coffee on a medium-coarse setting.

STEP 4 — GRIND

Grind 16 grams of coffee on a medium-coarse setting.

STEP 5 — TARE

Zero the scale with the Aeropress on it.

STEP 5 — TARE

Zero the scale with the Aeropress on it.

STEP 6 — POUR

Add the grounds. Start the timer, pour 240 grams of water just off the boil, and screw on the cap with the filter.

STEP 6 — POUR

Add the grounds. Start the timer, pour 240 grams of water just off the boil, and screw on the cap with the filter.

STEP 7 — FLIP

Steep for 1 minute. Hold the plunger and chamber with two hands and flip the Aeropress.

STEP 7 — FLIP

Steep for 1 minute. Hold the plunger and chamber with two hands and flip the Aeropress.

STEP 8 — PRESS

At 1:45, press the plunger for 45 seconds until the timer reads 2:30. Stir the brewed coffee.

STEP 8 — PRESS

At 1:45, press the plunger for 45 seconds until the timer reads 2:30. Stir the brewed coffee.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

ENJOY

Pour and enjoy.

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BREW GUIDES

AUTO BREWER

ESPRESSO COFFEE

COLD BREW

CHEMEX

V-60 / KALITA WAVE

AEROPRESS

AUTO BREWER

RECOMMENDATIONS

COFFEE

WATER

RATIO

GRIND

TIME

YIELD

PROCESS

STEP 1 — FILTER

STEP 2 — DOSE

STEP 3 — BREW

ENJOY

ESPRESSO COFFEE

RECOMMENDATIONS

COFFEE

WATER

RATIO

GRIND

TIME

YIELD

PROCESS

STEP 1 — FLUSH

STEP 1 — FLUSH

STEP 2 — DRY

STEP 2 — DRY

STEP 3 — DOSE

STEP 3 — DOSE

STEP 4 — LEVEL

STEP 4 — LEVEL

STEP 5 — TAMP

STEP 5 — TAMP

STEP 6 — GROOM

STEP 6 — GROOM

STEP 7 — LOCK IN

STEP 7 — LOCK IN

STEP 8 — PULL

STEP 8 — PULL

STEP 9 — CLEAN

STEP 9 — CLEAN

ENJOY

ENJOY

COLD BREW

RECOMMENDATIONS

COFFEE

WATER

RATIO

GRIND

TIME

YIELD

PROCESS

STEP 1 — GRIND

STEP 1 — GRIND

STEP 2 — STEEP

STEP 2 — STEEP

ENJOY

ENJOY

CHEMEX

RECOMMENDATIONS

COFFEE

WATER

RATIO

GRIND

TIME

YIELD

PROCESS

STEP 1 — FILTER

STEP 1 — FILTER

STEP 2 — RINSE

STEP 2 — RINSE

STEP 3 — DOSE

STEP 3 — DOSE

STEP 4 — BLOOM