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Five ways to make a great cup

The right method depends on the coffee, the day, and what you're in the mood for. Here's what each one brings to the cup.

Espresso extracting from a machine into a small glass
Pressure brewed

Espresso

Finely-ground coffee is compressed and forced through with hot water under high pressure, producing a small, concentrated shot topped with crema. It's the base for most drinks on our menu.

Brew Time
25–30 seconds
Flavour
Bold, concentrated, syrupy
Style
Pressure extraction
We recommend
Brazil Fazenda
V60 pour-over coffee being poured over a filter
Pour over

V60

A cone-shaped dripper and paper filter let water pass through coffee grounds slowly and evenly. The result is clean, aromatic, and shows off delicate, high-toned flavours beautifully.

Brew Time
2.5–3.5 minutes
Flavour
Clean, bright, aromatic
Style
Pour-over, single cup
We recommend
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Chemex coffee maker in low, warm light
Pour over

Chemex

An hourglass carafe and thick proprietary filter produce an exceptionally clean, smooth cup with heavier sediment and oils filtered out. Brewed to share, and worth the wait.

Brew Time
4–5 minutes
Flavour
Smooth, delicate, tea-like
Style
Pour-over, shareable
We recommend
Kenya AA
Aeropress brewing with steam rising
Immersion & pressure

Aeropress

Coffee steeps briefly before being pressed through a filter with gentle pressure. Fast, forgiving and endlessly adjustable — it can taste like a light filter cup or a small, punchy espresso alternative.

Brew Time
1.5–2 minutes
Flavour
Full-bodied, versatile
Style
Immersion + pressure
We recommend
Colombia Huila
Hand pressing down a French press plunger
Immersion

French Press

Coarse grounds steep fully immersed in hot water before being separated with a metal mesh plunger. No paper filter means more body and natural oils make it into the cup.

Brew Time
4 minutes
Flavour
Full-bodied, rich, rounded
Style
Full immersion
We recommend
Brazil Fazenda
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