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Brew Guides

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• Chemex A clean, bright cup that's great for sharing, and the brewer I reach for when I want the tasting notes to shine. Read the Chemex guide
• French Press Rich, forgiving and easy to love. All you need is a coarse grind, a few minutes and a gentle press. Read the French Press guide
• Kalita Wave My favorite forgiving pour over, with lots of clarity and a little more body than a V60. Read the Kalita Wave guide
• AeroPress Quick, smooth and easy to clean. A really good cup in about a minute. Read the AeroPress guide
• Bialetti Brikka Bold, espresso style shots with a golden crema, made right on your stove. Read the Bialetti Brikka guide
• Handy tool Brew Calculator Brewing more or less than a recipe? Tell me how much coffee or water you have and I'll give you the exact amounts, the steps and a timer for French press, Chemex or Kalita Wave. Open the Brew Calculator

Want more reading? Visit the Coffee Journal for brewing stories and tips.