Coffee Brewing Guide

A Guide to Great Coffee

At Strangford Coffee Roastery, we’re passionate about helping our customers brew an amazing cup of coffee at home. With the right technique and a bit of practice, you can make cafe-quality coffee using simple brewing devices like the AeroPress, Clever Dripper, and V60.

The AeroPress:

The AeroPress is one of the easiest ways to get a rich, espresso-like concentration in a single cup of coffee. To use:

  • Place a micro-filter in the bottom of the AeroPress chamber.
  • Add 15g of freshly ground coffee to the chamber and gently shake to evenly distribute. We recommend a medium-fine grind for AeroPress.
  • Fill the chamber with 85°C water until it reaches the number 2 on the side.
  • Give it quick stir to saturate all the grounds.
  • Insert plunger just a bit into the chamber to form a seal.
  • Let it steep for 1 minute.
  • Then, gently plunge for around 30 seconds to press the coffee through the filter. And enjoy!

The Clever Dripper:

The Clever Dripper is known for its simplicity and consistency. For great results:

  • Place a paper filter into the dripper. Add 22g of coffee ground to medium coarseness.
  • Boil water to 96°C and let sit for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in enough hot water to saturate the grounds and let bloom for 45 seconds.
  • Fill the dripper to the top with more hot water and give it a gentle stir.
  • Allow it to steep for 2-3 minutes.
  • When ready, place the dripper directly onto your cup or carafe. The valve will open to release the brewed coffee.

The V60 Pour Over:

The V60 is our go-to device for a flavourful pour over. With the right pouring technique, you can highlight the tasting notes of any coffee.

  • Place V60 over cup or carafe with paper filter inside. Rinse filter with hot water to remove paper taste.
  • Add 25g coffee ground medium-fine and shake to evenly distribute.
  • Bloom with 50g hot water just off boil for 45 seconds.
  • Pour in circular motions to saturate all grounds. Pause to allow it to drip.
  • Continue pouring in circles while gently swirling the V60. Aim for a 3 minute total brew time.
  • Enjoy the fruity, complex flavours of your V60 pour over!