How do I grasp coffee brewing fundamentals?

# Understand Key Principles Start with the basics from SCA standards: - **Golden Cup Standard**: Aim for 1.15-1.35% TDS, 55g coffee per liter water (±10%), brew temp 92-96°C. - Coffee journey: Arabica beans, fresh roasts (5-14 days post-roast), water quality (TDS 75-250ppm, low chlorine). Watch Lance Hedrick's tutorial for visuals on beans, processing, roasts. Take notes on ratios (e.g., 1:15-1:18 coffee:water).

How do I assemble essential brewing gear?

# Beginner Kit Setup Prioritize SCA-aligned tools: - Digital scale (for precise ratios). - Burr grinder (Hario Mini Mill recommended). - Gooseneck kettle for control. - Brewer: French Press or Hario V60. Budget options under $100 total for basics. Test setup by rinsing gear.

How do I perfect grind, dose, and water prep?

# Prep Like a Pro - Dose: 15-18g coffee per 250ml water (1:16 ratio). - Grind: Coarse for French Press, medium for V60. - Water: Heat to 93-95°C (just off boil). Practice grinding fresh beans only. Use Timer.Coffee app for guidance.

How do I brew simple french press method?

# SCA French Press Recipe 1:15 ratio (26g coffee:400ml water). 1. Rinse/warm press. 2. Coarse grind, add coffee. 3. Pour 95°C water (1/3 first, stir). 4. Add rest, lid on loose, wait 4 min. 5. Plunge slowly, serve. Aim 4-6 min brew time.

How do I advance to v60 pour-over mastery?

# James Hoffmann V60 Technique 15g coffee:250ml, medium grind. 1. Rinse filter, preheat. 2. Bloom: 30g water 30s. 3. Pour in circles, gentle pulses to 250g total. 4. Total time 2-3 min. Taste notes: acidity, body. Adjust grind/temp.

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Understand Key Principles

Start with the basics from SCA standards:

Golden Cup Standard: Aim for 1.15-1.35% TDS, 55g coffee per liter water (±10%), brew temp 92-96°C.
Coffee journey: Arabica beans, fresh roasts (5-14 days post-roast), water quality (TDS 75-250ppm, low chlorine).

Watch Lance Hedrick's tutorial for visuals on beans, processing, roasts.

Take notes on ratios (e.g., 1:15-1:18 coffee:water).

Why this step matters:

-Builds foundation to avoid common bad brews
-Enables consistent results like professional baristas

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YouTube (Lance Hedrick video), SCA Education site, Notebook

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Definition of Done

•Can explain SCA Golden Cup criteria
•Identify fresh beans and ideal water specs

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Ignoring bean freshness

→Buy roasted within 2 weeks, store in valve bag

❌ Using tap water with chlorine

→Filter water or use bottled with balanced minerals

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Suggested Videos

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Learning Resources

📖 Online Courses

Introduction to Home Brewing

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Clive Coffee

Introduction to Coffee

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SCA

Brewing Foundation

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📖 Recommended Books

The Coffee Brewing Handbook

beginner

by Specialty Coffee Association

How to Make the Best Coffee at Home

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by James Hoffmann

🌐 Helpful Websites

SCA Coffee Skills Program

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Official beginner courses on brewing fundamentals

ROCC SCA Brewing Guides

documentation

Step-by-step methods like French Press

🛠️ Useful Tools

Timer.Coffee

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Open-source app with 40+ recipes and timers

Hario V60 Dripper

Hardware

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Iconic pour-over brewer for precise extraction

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