Brew Like A Pro: Why Filter Coffee Wins For Me Every Time

About this episode

This episode explores the filter brewing method, its history, and offers practical tips for improving brewing techniques.

In a fact-packed episode we take a deep dive into the filter brewing method. Discover the herstory of filter brewing, why it’s the best way to taste the best quality coffee and practical tips to improve your filter brewing technique. If you've never brewed filter coffee before here’s a recipe to get you started: For a lighter bodied brew use 15.5g per 250ml cup; for a heavier bodied, more intense brew use 20g per 250ml cup. Heat the water to 90 degrees C/194 degrees F. Grind the coffee ...

People in this episode

Host: Angela Holder

Topics covered

• filter coffee
• brewing methods
• coffee quality
• practical tips
• coffee recipes

Keywords

• filter coffee
• brewing technique
• coffee recipe
• coffee quality
• herstory of brewing

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