Coffee & Decaf Coffee Recipe

Grind beans

Weigh 35 g (0.035 kg) of whole coffee beans. Grind to the consistency appropriate for your brewing method: medium-coarse for French press, medium for drip/pour-over, fine for espresso.

Heat water

Bring 500 ml filtered water to a temperature of 92–96°C (197–205°F). If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let sit 30 seconds.

Brew

Brew using your chosen method with a coffee-to-water ratio of about 1:14 (35 g coffee to 500 ml water): - French press: Add grounds to the press, pour half the hot water, stir gently, add remaining water, steep 4 minutes, then press slowly. - Drip/pour-over: Place filter and grounds, wet grounds to bloom for 30 seconds with a small amount of water, then pour the remaining water steadily until finished. - Espresso: Dose and tamp about 18–20 g per single/double shot and pull shots per your machine settings (note: espresso uses a different ratio; the provided ratio is for drip/French press).

Serve

Pour brewed coffee into cups. Add milk (up to 120 ml per 500 ml batch, divided among servings) and sugar to taste (about 2 tsp per cup as a starting point). Stir and serve hot.

Storage/Notes

Serve immediately for best flavor. Leftover brewed coffee can be refrigerated up to 48 hours and reheated, though flavor will degrade.

Grind decaf beans

Weigh 35 g (0.035 kg) of decaffeinated whole beans. Grind to the consistency appropriate for your brewing method (same guidelines as regular coffee).

Heat water

Bring 500 ml filtered water to 92–96°C (197–205°F) or boil and rest 30 seconds.

Brew

Brew decaf using the same method and coffee-to-water ratio as regular coffee (1:14). Follow the specific steps for your chosen device (French press, drip/pour-over, espresso). Ensure equipment is clean to avoid flavor transfer.

Serve

Pour decaf coffee into cups. Add milk (up to 120 ml per 500 ml batch) and sugar to taste (about 2 tsp per cup suggested). Stir and serve hot.

Storage/Notes

Best consumed fresh. Store any leftover refrigerated up to 48 hours.

If using whole beans, grind immediately before brewing to preserve aroma. Clean grinder and brewer between regular and decaf batches if preparing both to avoid cross-contamination of flavors.

Adjust grind size, dose, and brew time to taste: coarser grind for weaker/slower extraction, finer grind for stronger/faster extraction. For single-cup servings, scale ingredients proportionally (e.g., 10–12 g coffee per 180–240 ml water).