The Right Brew Method For Your Coffee

Some days you wake up craving a frothy cup of South Indian filter kaapi. Then there are evenings when you grab an iced latte on the way home. 

The way you enjoy coffee may not always be the same. That’s why choosing the right brew gear helps you make coffee exactly the way you like it.

There are many coffee brewers in the market, but it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task to find the right one.

Let’s find the best brewing method for you.

Questions to Ask Yourself

Knowing which brew gear is best for you is about asking yourself a few simple questions: 

• Do I prefer heavy-bodied or light-bodied coffee?

• Do I drink coffee with milk or without?

• Do I prefer coffee to be hot or cold?

• Do I like coffee that is crisp or rich?

Start simple with a question or two, if you feel like all of it is too much. Once you’re ready with answers to these questions, keep reading, and you’ll find exactly what you need.

You Mostly Drink Cold or Iced Coffee

Best Brew Gear: Cold Brew Jar

Sure, you can extract hot coffee onto ice and enjoy a cup of iced coffee, but if you are looking for coffee that is smooth, flavourful, and has very little bitterness, cold brewing is the method for you. 

All you need is a cold brew jar. This is one of the easiest methods, plus you can create several cups at once. It’s also perfect for Aussie summers.

You Like Strong, Bold Coffee Without Milk

Best Brew Gear: Stovetop Moka Pot or Home Espresso Machine

This one’s for the espresso lovers, who think coffee is best consumed all-black as a short, bold drink.

Both these coffee makers produce an excellent, rich brew with intense flavours in the cup. While the brewing process is different in both, you can make a cup relatively quickly. 

The espresso machine is automated, so you’d need to invest more in maintaining the machine. Whereas the Moka pot is quite easy to clean and maintain in the long run.

No matter which gear you pick, you’ll be enjoying strong cups of coffee.

You Like Thick, Milk-Forward Coffee

Best Brew Gear: Traditional Indian Coffee Filter

When it comes to mixing coffee with milk, you’d need a concentrated brew. This makes sure that the flavours of coffee still come through in the cup despite the creaminess.

The Traditional Indian coffee filter creates a strong decoction that has a full body and great depth - perfect for when you want to experience the richness of the bean balanced with milk. 

What’s more is that the coffee maker is compact enough to travel with and very easy to keep clean.

You Prefer a Light, Smooth Cup

Best Brew Gear: Pour-Over

If you want coffee that is light, clean, and doesn’t feel “syrupy” or heavy, the pour-over method is the one you should go for.

The components of the gear are relatively simple. All you need is a jug, a cone-shaped dripper, and paper filters. You can also simply use your coffee mug if you prefer to make a single serving. The dripper sits on the mug, and you place the paper filter in it to hold the ground coffee.

This coffee brewing method gets you a cup of coffee that’s gentle in flavour, not harsh, and has a bright acidity.

Remember that there are no hard and fast rules about choosing brew gear. For instance, cold coffee can be made with brew from a Moka pot or a pour-over too. These recommendations are meant to serve as a starting point for you.

You can also pick gear based on your lifestyle and habit preferences instead of just taste preferences.