Brewing methods & recipes for filter coffee

We have taken a closer look at the topic of filter coffee so that you can get started right away.

There are many different brewing methods to make a tasty filter coffee in your cup. It is important that you have a hand grinder or an electric filter grinder, a scale with a timer function and, at best, a kettle where you can set the temperature.

It is important to know that we are only providing you with a guideline in this article; depending on the coffee, you will need to make adjustments.

The most important thing is that you always use filter roasts and not espresso roasts, as these are roasted too dark and quickly make the filter coffee taste bitter.

Grinding: the finer, the longer the brewing time. As with espresso, but here not every second counts.

Brewing time: the longer, the more aromas are released and the coffee is more concentrated. But try to avoid over-extraction.

Brewing ratio: If the coffee is still too watery, you can change the brewing ratio by using more coffee for the same amount of water. Or vice versa, use less coffee to the same amount of water.

Brewing temperature: At higher temperatures, more and easier flavours dissolve, similar to how sugar dissolves faster in hot water than in cold water.

Have fun brewing and experimenting. :-)

Handfilter über einer Glaskanne mit einer Tasse nebenan, für die Zubereitung von frischem Kaffee

V60 Pour Over

It is important to note here that you wet the filter paper before you start the whole brewing process.

Brewingratio: 15g coffee to 250g water
Brewing temperature: 93 - 97°
Brewing time: 2.5 - 6 minutes

When you have prepared everything for the brewing process, the first step is blooming. This is the swelling of the coffee. To do this, pour 3 times the amount of water evenly over the coffee in the dripper. Wait 30 seconds and then pour on 150g. Wait about a minute and then pour on 250g one last time and wait until all the water has run through.

If this whole process takes less than 2.5 minutes, then your grind is too coarse and you need to adjust it finer. If your brewing process has taken 4 minutes, it may taste good or it may already be over-extracted, depending on the coffee. It depends on your taste buds. :-)

Chemex

The procedure here is exactly the same as for the V60 Pour Over. The filter paper for the Chemex is slightly thicker and has a different porosity.

Therefore, the filter coffee from the Chemex tastes somewhat finer and milder, more like tea in terms of the drinking sensation.

It is important to remember not to pour too much at once. Even if you have a large Chemex jug, pour twice for a more even extraction.

Aeropress

Here too, the starting position is the same as with the V60 Pour Over. Insert filter paper, wet, assemble.

Fill the Aeropress with ground coffee and start blooming. The difference here is that the water does not come out the other side straight away. After 30 seconds, add the rest of the water and leave for 2 minutes. Then put the plunger on and press down slowly and evenly.

Attention: Make sure that the flow valve is closed at the bottom before you start brewing!

Brewing ratio: 14g coffee to 220g water
Brewing temperature: 96°
Brewing time: 2 minutes

French Press

The French Press is probably the easiest coffee brewing method ever! The brewing ratio remains the same as with the V60 Pour Over brewing method.

In comparison, you pour in the entire amount of water at once, then stir once and let everything stand for about 4 minutes. If you want you can stir a second time and then press the plunger down or you can press it down without stirring a second time.

FYI: The more you stir, the more flavours are released. Again, you can try a little if you like.

Selection of products for filter coffee

Packung Goba Gessa Kaffee, Wild Coffee Collection, 400g, aus Äthiopien

^CHF 19,00 _{400 g}

Kaffa Goba Gessa, No 4, Ethiopia

Strongly flavoursome with fine fruity notes of rhubarb, acacia, pine nuts and a hint of long pepper

Verpackung von El Diviso Kaffee aus Kolumbien, 500g Beutel mit blauem und grünem Design

^CHF 25,00 _{250 g}

Drip Roasters Colombia El Diviso

At first sip, this coffee surprises with a strong, intense flavour and an exciting note. On the second sip, flavours of cherry and red berries emerge, accompanied by a full body. The coffee is exceptionally sweet and impresses with tropical fruit flavours such as passion fruit, pineapple and mango. Despite its fruity intensity, it remains balanced, clear and somewhat reminiscent of a multi-fruit juice - but with a much more complex flavour structure. An impressive example of how versatile coffee can taste. This coffee is strongly reminiscent of the El Diviso 180 from 2022, with both coffees sharing similar fermentation methods and tropical fruit flavours. However, the Ombligon is more elegant, clearer and more complex. During the harvest, only very ripe coffee cherries are picked, which is checked by measuring the sugar content with a Brix meter. The cherries are first placed in open plastic containers for 48 hours, where they oxidise. The sugar and pH values are checked regularly. The cherries are then placed in cold water to remove any unripe, damaged or light beans floating on the surface.

Packung Yeyibito Kaffee aus Äthiopien, Wild Coffee Collection, 400g

^CHF 19,00 _{400 g}

Kaffa Yeyibito, No 3, Ethiopia

Mild, slightly fruity flavours of ripe blackberries and blueberries with notes of dark chocolate and bread.

Verpackung von La Angostura Kaffee aus Costa Rica mit weißem und grünem Design

^CHF 17,00 _{250 g}

Drip Roasters Costa Rica La Angostura

Drip Roasters Costa Rica La Angostura, filter roasting

Eine minimalistische Verpackung für die 'Rose' Kaffeemischung aus Nyeri, Kenia

^CHF 18,00 _{200 g}

Rose Coffee Kenya - Gatomboya AA

The flavour of this coffee is reminiscent of ripe redcurrants in late summer, pleasant acidity, juicy and beautifully sweet on the finish.

Packaging Stoll Coffee - Single Origin Ethiopia

^CHF 12,50 _{250 g}

Stoll Beshasha

Balanced in the cup with a juicy acidity and notes of citrus fruits, berries and a beautiful floral fragrance.

Verpackung von Blasercafé Terroir HND Kaffee, 100% rückverfolgbarer Single Estate Kaffee aus Honduras

^CHF 10,90 _{250 g}

Blasercafé, Terroir, Honduras Las Flores

Panettone, clove, dark chocolate. Sweet and full mouthfeel, Panama

Verpackung des Blasercafé Terroir [TZA] Kaffees, angebaut in Tansania, mit Etikett und GPS-Koordinaten zur Rückverfolgbarkeit.

^CHF 10,90 _{250 g}

Blasercafé, Terroir, Tanzania, Tembo Tembo, washed

Panettone, clove, dark chocolate. Sweet and full mouthfeel, Panama

Packung Blasercafé Terroir VIE Kaffee, 100% rückverfolgbar, mit pinkem Etikett

^CHF 9,50 _{250 g}

Blasercafé, Terroir, Vietnam Phuc Sinh RFA

Panettone, clove, dark chocolate. Sweet and full mouthfeel, Panama

AeroPress Kaffeepresse mit abgenommenem rotem Deckel auf weißem Hintergrund

^CHF 40,80 _AeroPress

AeroPress Go® Coffee Maker

The popular AeroPress® has been newly optimised for travelling, camping or simply working. The innovative design of the AeroPress Go packs all the necessary components into a drinking cup. The quality of the AeroPress® can be described quickly: fast, simple and a maximum flavour experience. This hybrid method combines two coffee preparation methods: That of the French press with that of pressure filtering. The ground coffee is first poured over with hot water, stirred and then filtered under pressure. That's it. This achieves everything between (almost) espresso and filter coffee.Of course, the AeroPress® cannot copy a real portafilter espresso, but it can produce a very espressolike coffee with its own character. First and foremost, the AeroPress® is the ideal appliance for making a perfect cup of gourmet coffee.Thanks to its small size, the AeroPress® is also an ideal companion for travelling, on holiday, hiking or camping. All you need is your favourite ground coffee and hot water from the thermos flask.