Brewing Guide
The Art of Brewing Ethiopian Coffee
Ethiopian specialty coffee deserves more than a pod machine. Here's how to unlock every note of your Nu Coffee — from delicate floral pour-overs to bold, syrupy espresso shots.
6 Ways to Brew Nu Coffee
Different brewing methods extract different notes. Light, floral coffees like Yirgacheffe shine in a pour-over. Bold, rich Djimmah reaches its peak as espresso. Here's your guide to each method.
- 1Rinse filter with hot water; discard rinse water
- 2Add medium-fine ground coffee (22g per 350ml water)
- 3Bloom: pour 50ml, wait 30–45 seconds
- 4Pour remaining water slowly in spirals over 2.5 min
- 5Total brew time: 3–4 minutes
- 6Best with: Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Limu
- 1Coarse grind coffee (30g per 450ml water)
- 2Add coffee; pour all water at once
- 3Stir gently; place lid on (don't plunge yet)
- 4Steep exactly 4 minutes
- 5Press slowly; pour immediately — don't let it sit
- 6Best with: Kaffa, Harrar, Djimmah
- 1Medium-fine grind (17g per 200ml water)
- 2Add coffee; pour water to just below #2 mark
- 3Stir 10 seconds; attach filter cap
- 4Wait 1 minute; press slowly over 30 seconds
- 5Best with: Sidamo, Yirgacheffe, Limu
- 1Coarse grind (60g per 500ml cold filtered water)
- 2Combine in jar; stir to saturate all grounds
- 3Cover and refrigerate 16–24 hours
- 4Strain through filter; store up to 2 weeks cold
- 5Best with: Harrar, Kaffa, Djimmah
- 1Fine grind (18g in, 36g out target)
- 2Distribute and tamp evenly at ~30 lbs pressure
- 3Pull shot: 25–30 seconds extraction
- 4Adjust grind finer for longer shot, coarser for faster
- 5Best with: Djimmah, Harrar
- 1Medium grind (60g per 1L / 34oz water)
- 2Use filtered water; rinse filter before brewing
- 3Brew and serve immediately — don't leave on warmer
- 4Best with: Kaffa, Sidamo, Limu
From Extra Fine to Coarse
Coffee-to-Water Ratio Chart
| Method | Coffee | Water | Ratio | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour Over | 22g | 350ml | 1:16 | 200°F / 93°C | 3–4 min |
| French Press | 30g | 450ml | 1:15 | 200°F / 93°C | 4 min steep |
| AeroPress | 17g | 200ml | 1:12 | 185°F / 85°C | 2 min |
| Cold Brew | 60g | 500ml | 1:8 | Cold | 16–24 hrs |
| Espresso | 18g | 36ml out | 1:2 | 197°F / 92°C | 25–30 sec |
| Drip / Auto | 60g | 1,000ml | 1:16 | 200°F / 93°C | 5–6 min |
5 Rules for a Better Cup
Coffee is best 5–30 days after roasting. Nu Coffee ships fresh — use within 30 days for peak flavor.
Coffee is 98% water. Tap water with chlorine or heavy minerals will dull even the finest beans.
Rinse your brewer, carafe, and cup with hot water first. Cold equipment steals heat and mutes flavor.
For filter methods, pour a little water first and wait 30 seconds. This releases CO2 and opens the grounds for even extraction.
A scale takes 10 seconds and eliminates the biggest variable in home brewing. Consistent weight = consistent cup.
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Every method above starts with exceptional beans. Fresh-roasted, certified organic, straight from Sidama, Ethiopia.
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