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Championship Brewing Techniques & Expert Recipes

Expert Coffee Recipes

Learn from world champions and coffee experts. Master championship-winning techniques from James Hoffmann, Tetsu Kasuya, Scott Rao, and more.
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18 curated brew guides from world-class experts. Search, filter by method and difficulty, then open a card for full steps and timing.

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Hario V60Intermediate

Hoffman V60 Technique

by James Hoffmann

Ratio1:16.7
Time3:30
GrindMedium-fine
Temp95°C
Key Technique

Strategic stirring and swirling to ensure even extraction and prevent channeling

6 steps
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French PressBeginner

Ultimate French Press

by James Hoffmann

Ratio1:16.7
Time12:00+
GrindCoarse
Temp95°C
Key Technique

Surface skimming and extended steeping for cleaner extraction

4 steps
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Hario V60Advanced

Tetsu Kasuya 4:6 Method

by Tetsu Kasuya • 2016

Ratio1:15
Time3:30
GrindCoarse
Temp92°C
Key Technique

Systematic water division - 40% for flavor balance, 60% for strength control

6 steps
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Hario V60Advanced

Tetsu Kasuya 10-Pour Method

by Tetsu Kasuya • 2016

Ratio1:15
Time3:30
GrindVery coarse (40–45 clicks, Comandante C40)
Temp95–96°C
Key Technique

Ten rapid 30g pours every 15 seconds after bloom — shallow bed, steady drainage, high temperature

11 steps
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Hario V60Intermediate

Scott Rao V60 Method

by Scott Rao

Ratio1:16.4
Time2:15
GrindMedium-fine
Temp93°C
Key Technique

Aggressive bloom stirring and strategic agitation for uniform extraction

7 steps
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AeroPressIntermediate

Carolina's Championship AeroPress

by Carolina Ibarra Garay • 2018

Ratio1:8.6
Time1:30
GrindMedium-fine
Temp85°C
Key Technique

Vigorous stirring with chopsticks and temperature control for sweetness

5 steps
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Pour OverIntermediate

Intelligentsia Pour Over

by Intelligentsia Coffee

Ratio1:18
Time4:00
GrindFine
Temp95°C
Key Technique

Systematic three-pour technique with emphasis on even saturation

5 steps
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ChemexIntermediate

Hoffman Ultimate Chemex

by James Hoffmann

Ratio1:16.7
Time4:30
GrindMedium-coarse
Temp95°C
Key Technique

Slow, controlled pouring with Chemex's thick filters for ultra-clean extraction

6 steps
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AeroPressAdvanced

George's 2024 AeroPress Champion

by George Stanica • 2024

Ratio1:8.6
Time1:35
GrindMedium
Temp96°C + bypass
Key Technique

Specialized water composition and bypass technique for optimal flavor balance

6 steps
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Kalita WaveIntermediate

Onyx Kalita Wave Recipe

by Onyx Coffee Lab

Ratio1:16
Time3:30
GrindMedium-fine
Temp93°C
Key Technique

Heavy spiral pulse pouring to ensure constant agitation and even extraction

6 steps
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Hario V60Intermediate

Lance Hedrick V60 Technique

by Lance Hedrick

Ratio1:16.7
Time3:00
GrindMedium-fine
Temp95°C
Key Technique

Extended bloom (up to 2 mins) and wet WDT spoon excavation for max saturation

5 steps
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AeroPressBeginner

Tim Wendelboe AeroPress

by Tim Wendelboe

Ratio1:14.3
Time1:30
GrindFine
Temp96°C
Key Technique

Simple standard orientation with precise, minimal stirring (exactly 3 stirs)

5 steps
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South Indian FilterBeginner

Traditional South Indian Filter

by Traditional Origin

Ratio1:4 decoction
Time30:00
GrindMedium-fine
Temp100°C
Key Technique

Slow dripping decoction, traditionally frothed using a 'dabarah' and tumbler

4 steps
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French PressBeginner

Blue Bottle Traditional French Press

by Blue Bottle Coffee

Ratio1:11.7
Time4:00
GrindCoarse
Temp96°C
Key Technique

Straightforward saturation and traditional plunging for max heavy body

5 steps
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AeroPressBeginner

Classic Inverted AeroPress

by Popular Method

Ratio1:16.7
Time2:30
GrindMedium-fine
Temp90°C
Key Technique

Inverted assembly allows for complete immersion and longer steep times without premature leaking

5 steps
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Hario V60Intermediate

Japanese Iced Coffee (Flash Brew)

by Popular Method

Ratio1:15
Time2:30
GrindFine
Temp95°C
Key Technique

Brewing directly onto ice with a finer grind to compensate for less hot water extraction

5 steps
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Cold BrewBeginner

Classic Cold Brew Concentrate

by Popular Method

Ratio1:8
Time18-24 Hours
GrindExtra-coarse
TempRoom Temp
Key Technique

Long ambient-temperature steeping followed by fine filtration

5 steps
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Moka PotIntermediate

Traditional Moka Pot

by Popular Method

RatioFill to valve
Time5:00
GrindFine (Espresso-ish)
TempMedium-Low Heat
Key Technique

Using pre-heated water in the boiler to prevent baking the coffee

6 steps
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The experts

Featured coffee experts.

Learn from world champions, industry leaders, and coffee innovators who have shaped modern specialty coffee culture.

James Hoffmann

World Barista Champion 2007

YouTube Coffee Educator

Renowned for scientific approach to coffee and educational content

Tetsu Kasuya

World Brewers Cup Champion 2016

Creator of 4:6 & 10-Pour Methods

Systematic V60 techniques for flavor control and light-roast clarity

Scott Rao

Coffee Consultant & Author

Industry Expert

Focus on scientific extraction and consistency

Carolina Garay

World AeroPress Champion 2018

Temperature Innovation

Known for innovative low-temperature brewing techniques

George Stanica

World AeroPress Champion 2024

Software Engineer Brewer

Precision-focused approach with specialized water composition

Intelligentsia Coffee

Third Wave Pioneer

Industry Leader

Established third-wave coffee standards and techniques

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Recipe categories.

Organized by difficulty and intended use so you can match a recipe to your skill level and how you like to brew.

Everyday Brewing

Reliable, approachable recipes perfect for daily coffee routine. Forgiving techniques that produce consistently great results.

12 Recipes

Competition Level

Championship-winning techniques requiring precision and practice. Used in actual coffee competitions worldwide.

4 Recipes

Experimental

Innovative techniques for exploring new flavor profiles and pushing brewing boundaries. For adventurous coffee lovers.

2 Recipes
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