Coffee Brew Guide – Ratios, Grind Sizes & Home Brewing Tips

Bert’s Coffee Brew Guide

One cozy place for all the nerdy-but-friendly brew details we use every day: ratios, grind sizes, water temps, and simple baselines for better cups at home. No gatekeeping, no snobbery — just our public playbook.

What You’ll Find Inside

Starting ratios for auto-drip, pour-over, French press & AeroPress.
Grind-size guidance that matches what we print on our bags.
Water temp & brew time ranges for cleaner, sweeter cups.
Tips for dialing in cold brew and iced coffee.
Simple “what to tweak next” notes if your cup is bitter or sour.

Auto-Drip Pour-Over French Press AeroPress Cold Brew

How to Use This Guide

Start with the baseline that matches your gear, then adjust one thing at a time: a little finer or coarser, a touch more or less coffee, or a small temp change.

Pair it with your favorite bag from Coffee Beans & Brews.
Connect the flavors you taste with our Coffee Origins Hub.
Try a new recipe from Bert’s Recipes once you’ve got your daily cup locked in.

Whether you’re brewing Java Time, Bebop, decaf, or a single-origin Saturday pour, this guide is meant to feel like having a friend in the kitchen walking you through each step.

Pro tip: Bookmark the full guide at Bert’s Coffee Brew Guide and keep it handy on brew bar days, market mornings, and sleepy first cups.

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