AeroPress
Fast, versatile, and incredibly forgiving. Perfect for experimenting with different recipes and brewing styles.
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Brew Better Coffee at Home
Master the art of coffee brewing with our comprehensive guides, expert tips, and premium beans roasted fresh in Chicago.
Great Coffee Starts with Great Technique
Whether you're new to specialty coffee or looking to perfect your pour-over, our step-by-step guides will help you unlock the full potential of every bean. Choose your brewing method below to get started.
Choose Your Brewing Method
Each method brings out different flavors. Find your perfect match.
French Press
Rich, full-bodied coffee with a classic brewing method. Simple to master, impossible to mess up.
Learn French PressPour Over
Clean, bright, and nuanced flavors. The artisan's choice for highlighting single-origin coffees.
Learn Pour OverCold Brew
Smooth, sweet, and low-acid. Brew once, enjoy all week. Perfect for summer mornings.
Learn Cold BrewEspresso
Concentrated, intense, and complex. Master the fundamentals of pressure-based brewing.
Shop Espresso BeansDecaf Guide
Great coffee, anytime. Learn how to brew our water-process decaf for maximum flavor.
Learn DecafYour Journey to Better Coffee
Three simple steps to transform your daily cup
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Choose Fresh Beans
Start with our specialty-grade, freshly roasted beans. We roast to order in small batches right here in Chicago.
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Follow Our Guides
Our detailed, tested brewing guides walk you through every step. Clear instructions, helpful tips, and troubleshooting included.
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Enjoy Exceptional Coffee
Experience the difference that proper technique and fresh beans make. Your best cup is just minutes away.
What Coffee Lovers Say
The AeroPress guide completely changed how I make coffee. I had no idea I was doing it wrong for years!
Finally, a coffee roaster that actually teaches you how to brew. The guides are clear, detailed, and actually work.
I've tried pour over at cafes but could never get it right at home. These guides made it click. Now my coffee tastes amazing.
Brewing FAQ
How much coffee should I use per cup?
A 1:15 to 1:17 ratio is a reliable starting point — about 17g of coffee per 250g of water. Adjust to taste once you've got a baseline.
What grind size do I need?
It depends on the method. Coarse (like kosher salt) for French press and cold brew, medium for pour over and AeroPress, fine for espresso. Each guide walks you through it.
How fresh do the beans need to be?
Aim to brew within four weeks of the roast date. Our beans ship within 24 hours of roasting so you start with the most usable life on the bag.
Do I need an expensive grinder?
You need a burr grinder, but it doesn't have to be expensive. A consistent grind is the single biggest upgrade — blade grinders chop unevenly and will limit every method below.
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