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Coffee Brew Guide

The right brewing method brings out the best in Jam Kopi coffee beans. Here's a quick guide to five popular methods.

V60 (Pour Over)

Coffee-to-water ratio 1:16 · Tools: V60, paper filter, gooseneck kettle, scale

  1. Rinse the paper filter with hot water and discard the water.
  2. Add 15 g of medium-fine ground coffee to the V60.
  3. Pour 30 g of water (90–92°C) to bloom and wait 30 seconds.
  4. Slowly pour the rest of the water in circles until you reach 240 g.
  5. Total brew time is about 2:30–3:00 minutes.

Tubruk (Traditional Indonesian)

Coffee-to-water ratio 1:10 · Tools: Glass or cup, boiling water

  1. Put 2 tablespoons of coarsely ground coffee into a glass.
  2. Pour in boiling water (100°C) and give it a quick stir.
  3. Let it sit for 3–4 minutes so the grounds settle at the bottom.
  4. Enjoy without stirring up the grounds.

Espresso

Coffee-to-water ratio 1:2 · Tools: Espresso machine, fine grinder, tamper

  1. Grind 18 g of coffee to an espresso grind.
  2. Tamp it evenly and firmly into the portafilter.
  3. Extract at 93°C for 25–30 seconds.
  4. You should end up with about 36 g of espresso (a double shot).

French Press

Coffee-to-water ratio 1:15 · Tools: French press, wooden spoon, scale

  1. Add coarsely ground coffee to the French press according to the ratio.
  2. Pour in hot water (94°C) and stir gently.
  3. Place the plunger on top (don't press it) and wait 4 minutes.
  4. Press the plunger slowly and pour right away so it doesn't over-extract.

Cold Brew

Coffee-to-water ratio 1:8 · Tools: Airtight jar or container, strainer or paper filter

  1. Mix coarsely ground coffee with room-temperature water according to the ratio.
  2. Stir well, cover and keep in the fridge for 12–18 hours.
  3. Strain out the grounds with a fine filter or strainer.
  4. Serve over ice and dilute to taste.