How to brew coffee? (Step-by-step guide)

Brewing coffee is a small everyday art that makes life better. We often get asked how we brew coffee at home — so we thought we'd share our method.

We'll start with the classic: brewing coffee in a coffee maker , and in our case we'll use a Moccamaster .

This is an easy way to get a really good cup of coffee — as long as you have the right dosage, the right grind, and a little attention to detail.

What you need to brew good coffee

To brew 1 liter of coffee, we recommend:

• 62–66 g coffee (specialty coffee beans)

• 1 liter of water

• A wave

• A coffee grinder

• A brewing machine (we use Moccamaster)

How much coffee per liter?

This is one of the most common questions.

Our recommendation is:

• 62 g coffee per liter = balanced cup

• 66 g of coffee per liter = a little more “stuns”

This gives a cup with good sweetness, clear flavor and nice balance.

Why should you grind your own coffee?

We almost always recommend grinding your own coffee.

This allows you to:

• retains freshness longer

• gets clearer aromas in the cup

• Gets a more even extraction

And yes — the smell when you grind coffee at home is absolutely magical.

Step by step: How to brew coffee at home

1) Weigh the coffee and grind it correctly

Weigh up:

• 62 g coffee (or 66 g if you want more strength)

Then grind the coffee. The grinding degree should be approximately similar to granulated sugar .

How grinding degree affects taste

• Grinding too fine → water flows slowly → more extraction → risk of bitterness and too strong

• Grinding too coarse → water flows too quickly → risk of flaky and weak coffee

2) Rinse the paper filter

Before pouring the coffee into the filter, we always rinse the paper filter with a little water.

We do this to:

• remove paper taste

• heat the filter holder

Then pour out the rinsing water and fill with the ground coffee.

3) Fill water to the correct level (Moccamaster)

There is a scale with copper on the Moccamaster's water tank.

• 4 cups = 0.5 liters

• 8 cups = 1 liter

When we brew a full jug, we fill it with water to 8 .

4) Start brewing and check that everything gets wet

Turn on the brewer and check that all the coffee in the filter is soaked.

If you see dry “islands” in the coffee, you can gently stir it around with a spoon, so all the coffee comes into contact with the water.

It's a simple trick that often yields better results.

5) Pour into thermos immediately after brewing

When brewing is complete, we recommend pouring the coffee into a thermos.

If the coffee is left on the hotplate for too long, it may start to taste:

• bitter

• burned

• flat

6) Enjoy (preferably in good company)

Grab your favorite cup and enjoy your coffee in peace and quiet.

Preferably in good company — that's when coffee is at its best.

Our coffee tips for brewed coffee

Right now we have started brewing our Mellanrost Blend Almost There.

It is a blend of beans from Peru and Colombia , which provides a perfect balance between:

• soft body

• mild acid

• round chocolateness

• nice sweetness

👉 Here you will find our Medium Roast Blend Almost There:
https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/kaffeblandingar/nastan-dar-500g

Do you want more “power” in your cup?

If you like a stronger cup, we recommend our Dark Roast Blend Night Black

Night Black is made from beans from Brazil, Colombia and Uganda and is a full-bodied coffee.

• notes of chocolate

• smokier tones

👉 Here you can find our Dark Rust Blend Night Black:
https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/morkrostat-kaffe/nattsvart-blend-500g

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about brewing coffee

How many grams of coffee should be used per liter?

We recommend 62–66 grams per liter .

Why is my coffee bitter?

Often it is due to:

• too fine grinding

• too high a dose

• that the coffee has been on the hotplate for too long

Why is my coffee cloudy?

Often it is due to:

• for coarse grinding

• too low dose

• too short contact time between coffee and water

Summary

Brewing really good coffee at home doesn't have to be difficult.

With the right dosage, the right grind, and a few simple steps, you can have a cup that tastes like a café — every day.

Hope you, the reader, have a nice day!

/ Roaster Dan ☕