Grind whole beans fresh, just prior to brewing; and if possible use a burr grinder.
French press : Course
Filter Brew : Medium
Espresso : Fine
Fine French press / Filter Brew :
16:1 water-to-coffee ratio
Single Espresso: 8-10 grams
Double Espresso: 16-20 grams
For the best coffee, always use fresh, clean water. Filtered or bottled drinking water is great.
To extract the best flavours from your coffee, ensure that your boiled water has cooled to 95°-96°C (203°-205°) before brewing.
French press / Filter Brew :
3-5 minutes
Espresso: 20-30 seconds.
Let the coffee cool a bit before drinking it! As the coffee cools, its flavours, sweetness, acidity, and body will become more complex and nuanced.