Brew Guides

☕ ULTREYA COFFEE BREW GUIDES

Your Go-To Recipes for Brewing Better Coffee at Home

Welcome to the Ultreya Brew Guide Library — your home for simple, reliable brewing methods that make our beans shine. We roast each coffee to bring out natural sweetness, bright acidity, and balance, and these methods help you taste every note in the cup.

Whether you're brand new to specialty coffee or already experimenting with grind sizes and timers, these guides are designed to give you confidence and consistency so every cup tastes amazing.

✨ GENERAL BREWING PRINCIPLES

Before you dive into any method, here are universal rules for better coffee:

1. Use Freshly Ground Coffee

Whole bean always > pre-ground.
Grind right before brewing for maximum aroma and sweetness. Adjust your grinder per brewing method.

2. Use the Right Ratio

The golden starting point: 1:16
(1 gram coffee → 16 grams water)

Need an easier reference?

  • 20g coffee → 320g water

  • 25g coffee → 400g water

  • 30g coffee → 480g water

3. Use Clean, Filtered Water

Water makes up 98% of your cup — it matters!

4. Don’t Skip the Bloom

Always let the grounds bloom for 30–45 seconds to release trapped CO₂.

5. Adjust to Taste

Stronger? Add more coffee.
Brighter? Grind coarser.
More body? Grind finer.

🔽 BREW METHODS

📍 POUR OVER (v60, Kalita, or Any Cone Brewer)

For clarity, sweetness + bright, clean flavor.

Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 20g
Water: 320g
Grind: Medium-fine (table salt)
Water Temp: 200–205°F
Total Time: 2:45–3:15

Steps

  1. Rinse your filter to remove paper taste.

  2. Add 20g coffee.

  3. Bloom with 60g water for 40 seconds.

  4. Pour in slow circles to 200g by 1:30.

  5. Final pour to 320g by 2:30.

  6. Let drain fully.

Best Ultreya Beans:

  • Ethiopia Misty Valley

  • Honduras Gea

  • Anaerobic lots for fruity pop

🫖 FRENCH PRESS

For rich, full-bodied, cozy brews.

Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 30g
Water: 450g
Grind: Medium-coarse
Temp: 200°F
Time: 4 minutes

Steps:

  1. Add coffee + water.

  2. Stir gently.

  3. Place lid on, don’t plunge.

  4. Wait 4 minutes.

  5. Plunge slowly and serve.

Best Ultreya Beans:

  • Just Cruising 50/50

  • Night Moves

  • Don Anibal (Peru)

☕ AEROPRESS

Clean, bright + fast. Perfect for travel.

Ratio: 1:14
Coffee: 16g
Water: 220g
Grind: Medium-fine
Time: 1:45

Steps:

  1. Bloom with 30g water for 30 seconds.

  2. Add remaining water.

  3. Insert plunger and press gently for 30 seconds.

Best Ultreya Beans:

  • Ethiopia Gatta Anaerobic

  • Geisha

  • Organic Honduras Gea

🧊 COLD BREW

Smooth, chocolatey, low acidity.

Ratio: 1:8 concentrate → dilute 1:1
Coffee: 100g coarse
Water: 800g cold
Time: 12–18 hours

Steps:

  1. Combine coffee + water.

  2. Refrigerate overnight.

  3. Strain.

  4. Dilute 1:1.

Best Ultreya Beans:

  • Mexico El Dragon (Anaerobic)

  • Night Moves

  • Misty Valley Ethiopia

🔥 ESPRESSO AT HOME

Rich, syrupy + sweet.

Dose: 18g in
Yield: 36g out
Time: 26–30 seconds

Adjust:

  • Too sour → grind finer

  • Too bitter → grind coarser

Best Ultreya Beans:

  • Espresso

  • Just Cruising 50/50

  • Decaf Still Vibing

🍹 FLASH BREW ICED COFFEE

Bright & refreshing — NOT watery.

Coffee: 20g
Ice: 100g in carafe
Hot water: 220g
Grind: Medium
Time: 2:30

Brew directly onto the ice.