Brewing guide (How to make a perfect cup of coffee for you)

## How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Chikmagalur Estate Coffee

Whether you prefer bold espresso shots or smooth filter coffee, our beans are versatile and freshly roasted to bring out the best in every method.

 🇮🇳 South Indian Filter Coffee(have to try)

**You’ll need:**  
- South Indian filter  
- Medium-fine coffee powder  
- Hot water  
- Milk & sugar (optional)

**Steps:**  
1. Add 3–4 tsp of coffee into the top chamber.  
2. Gently tamp with the plunger.  
3. Pour hot water over the powder.  
4. Cover and let it slowly drip (~15–20 mins).  
5. Mix decoction with hot milk (and sugar if you like).  
6. Froth it up by pouring back and forth between tumblers.

*True south indian style bliss — every time.* ☕

☕️ French Press (Recommended)

**You’ll need:**  
- French press  
- Coarse ground coffee  
- Hot water

**Steps:**  
1. Add 1:15 ratio (e.g., 20g coffee to 300ml water).  
2. Pour hot water evenly over coffee grounds.  
3. Stir and let steep for 4 minutes.  
4. Press plunger down slowly.  
5. Serve and sip slow.

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### 🫖 Pour Over (V60/Chemex)

**You’ll need:**  
- Pour-over device  
- Medium-fine ground coffee  
- Filter paper  
- Gooseneck kettle

**Steps:**  
1. Rinse filter with hot water.  
2. Add 20g coffee, 320ml hot water.  
3. Bloom for 30s, then pour in circles.  
4. Total brew time: ~3 mins.

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### 🔥 Moka Pot (Stovetop Espresso)

**You’ll need:**  
- Moka pot  
- Fine ground coffee  
- Filtered water

**Steps:**  
1. Fill bottom chamber with water.  
2. Fill filter basket with coffee (don’t tamp).  
3. Screw together and place on heat.  
4. Coffee rises in top chamber.  
5. Remove, pour, enjoy.

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### ❄️ Cold Brew

**You’ll need:**  
- Coarse ground coffee  
- Cold water  
- Mason jar or cold brew pot

**Steps:**  
1. Mix 1:8 ratio (e.g., 80g coffee to 640ml water).  
2. Stir and cover.  
3. Steep in the fridge for 14–18 hours.  
4. Strain and serve over ice (add milk if you like).  
5. Can store in fridge up to a week.

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### ⚡️ Espresso Machine

**You’ll need:**  
- Espresso machine  
- Fine ground coffee

**Steps:**  
1. Dose ~18g into portafilter, tamp evenly.  
2. Extract ~36ml in 25–30 seconds.  
3. Should pour like warm honey — smooth and rich.  
4. Serve as a shot or use for lattes, cappuccinos.

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**Pro Tips:**
- Use fresh filtered water and grind coffee just before brewing.  
- For bold flavor: slightly increase coffee-to-water ratio.  
- Want more sweetness? Lower water temp slightly (90–92°C).  
- Taste your coffee black first — then customize.

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Love your brew? Tag us @chikmagalurestatecoffee — we’d love to see how you do it.