How do you make the best coffee at home?
Whether you're new to coffee or already in meltdown because your grinder has packed in, one thing's for sure: brewing coffee well is an art. Espresso, Chemex, cafetière, AeroPress, moka pot, cold brew... We've tried them all to bring you our best tips. So your morning coffee is no longer a lottery.
1. Espresso: wake up your inner barista
Espresso is like a great guitar solo: short, intense and it packs a punch. Originally invented to speed up Italian workers' coffee breaks, today it's the official adrenaline shot of coffee addicts everywhere.
But a good espresso isn't just about the machine: you also need freshly roasted, properly dosed coffee. We recommend 05 AM, which will send you straight into orbit.
2. Chemex: filter coffee, deluxe edition
The Chemex is the coffee maker you'll find in design museums. Beautiful but clever too: its extra-thick filter gives you an ultra-clean, smooth coffee with no bitterness.
This is proper craft: you grind your coffee, pour the water in a spiral and admire your handiwork. Ideal for mornings when you've got time (or for impressing a date).
3. Cafetière (French press): simple and effective
Invented by the Italians, adopted by the French, the cafetière is the laid-back way to make coffee. No pressure needed, just coarsely ground coffee, hot water and a plunger.
Perfect if you like a coffee with body and bold flavours. A little tip: don't press down like a brute, or you'll end up with sludge in your cup.
And if you want to master it like a pro, we've put together a complete guide to the cafetière right here.
4. AeroPress: coffee for adventurers
The AeroPress is a bit like the coffee maker of the future. Compact, light and endlessly adaptable, it lets you tinker with your extraction like a mad scientist. Grind, steeping time, pressure: everything can be customised.
Ideal for nomads and coffee control freaks.
5. Moka pot: la dolce vita in your cup
The stovetop moka pot is the indestructible granddad of home coffee. Nearly a hundred years old, still stylish and capable of turning out a strong coffee that smells of Italy.
Just one thing: keep a close eye on the extraction. One minute too long and your coffee is ruined.
6. Cold brew: for the patient (and the hipsters)
Cold brew is the method where you leave your coffee to steep in cold water for 12 to 16 hours. The result? An ultra-smooth, almost syrupy drink with zero acidity.
Perfect for summer, or for mornings when you can't be bothered to switch on the coffee maker.
So, are you team espresso or team slow coffee?
Whether you're into quick shots or slow extraction, there's a method for you. And if you haven't found your ideal coffee yet, take a look at the selection in our shop. So your morning coffee is always on point.
