Alternative Coffee Brewing Brewing The Perfect Cup
The Rise of Alternative Brewing Methods
Espresso coffee has shaped the modern coffee industry since the early 1900s. However, the specialty coffee movement has transformed espresso while also reviving traditional brewing techniques and embracing innovative extraction methods. These non-espresso techniques, known as Alternative Brewing Methods, are gaining popularity in the specialty coffee world.
Alternative brewing methods allow you to appreciate coffee at its best, unlocking its full potential by extracting and highlighting the beautiful notes that high quality coffee has to offer. Each sip becomes more than just a drink, it’s an immersive sensory experience where rich aromas, delicate acidity, and complex flavours come together to create a moment of true coffee enjoyment.
Alternative brewing is making waves, with Brewers Championships, AeroPress competitions, and Syphon brewing bars capturing global attention. What was once "basic brewing" is now a precise craft, pushing coffee lovers to explore new methods.In this short and very simple step by step guide we will visit the basics of what we consider, the most popular Alternative Coffee Brewing Methods available to everyone.
A Simple Guide to Alternative Coffee Brewing
Each coffee behaves differently depending on the brewing conditions. As a general guide, a 1:16 ratio—60g of coffee per 1 litre of water—ensures balanced extraction.
Blooming, or pre infusion, is key to unlocking flavours. Pour 50ml to 80ml of hot water over the grounds and let them bloom for 30 seconds before full extraction. No scale? A teaspoon of coffee grounds is approximately 2g.
