Brewing Guide

Dials Coffee Company · Wabash, Indiana

Better coffee starts with a better routine.

Use this practical guide to match your grind, ratio, water, and time—then adjust one variable at a time until the cup tastes exactly right.

The four essentials

Dial in the variables

Consistency matters more than complicated gear. Start here.

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Grind

Coarse for slow immersion, finer for faster extraction. A burr grinder gives the most consistency.

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Water

Use fresh, filtered water between 195°F and 205°F for most hot-brew methods.

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Ratio

Begin near 1:16—one gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water—then adjust to taste.

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Time

Time controls extraction. Keep it repeatable, then change grind before changing everything else.

Pick your setup

Six dependable brew methods

RICH & FULL-BODIED

French Press

Coarse · 1:15 · 4 minutes

Add 30g coffee and 450g hot water. Stir, steep for four minutes, then plunge slowly.

CLEAN & AROMATIC

Pour Over

Medium-fine · 1:16 · 2½–4 minutes

Rinse the filter. Bloom 25g coffee with 50g water for 30 seconds, then pour to 400g in slow spirals.

QUICK & VERSATILE

AeroPress

Medium-fine · 1:15 · 2 minutes

Combine 17g coffee and 255g water. Steep for 90 seconds, then press gently for about 30 seconds.

CONCENTRATED & SILKY

Espresso

Fine · 1:2 · 25–30 seconds

Start with 18g in and aim for 36g out. Tamp evenly and adjust grind until the timing and flavor align.

SMOOTH & LOW-ACID

Cold Brew

Coarse · 1:8 concentrate · 12–16 hours

Combine 100g coffee with 800g cold water. Refrigerate, strain, then dilute the concentrate to taste.

EASY & CONSISTENT

Drip Machine

Medium · 1:16 · machine cycle

Use fresh filtered water, weigh the coffee, and clean the machine regularly. Small habits make a large difference.

Quick-reference chart

Method Grind Ratio Time
French Press Coarse 1:15 4 min
Pour Over Medium-fine 1:16 2½–4 min
AeroPress Medium-fine 1:15 2 min
Espresso Fine 1:2 25–30 sec
Cold Brew Coarse 1:8 12–16 hr
Drip Machine Medium 1:16 Machine cycle

TROUBLESHOOT THE CUP

Taste, then adjust.

Too bitter?
Use a coarser grind or shorten the brew time.

Too sour?
Use a finer grind or slightly hotter water.

Too weak?
Use more coffee or less water while keeping the method consistent.

THE USEFUL KIT

Gear that earns its space.

  • Burr grinder
  • Digital scale
  • Gooseneck kettle for pour over
  • Timer
  • Fresh filters and a clean brewer

Stay dialed in

Good beans. A repeatable process. Your perfect cup.

Experiment, take a note or two, and change only one variable at a time. The right coffee makes the process even better.

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