Gadget Know-How

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Each tab below contains instructions, tips and tricks, as well as photos and links to videos on how to master the most popular coffee brew methods for home use. A section on Espresso is coming soon.

how TO USE COFFEE plunger....to complete

Components Required

Ground Coffee, Long coffee spoon, Filter, Plunger, Coffee Container, Scale, Kettle, Grinder & Coffee Cup

1

Plunger Prep - 1

Make sure plunger is clean and pour hot water to preheat plunger

2

Cup Prep - 1

Preheat cup with hot water

3

Plunger Prep - 3

Heat 300ml of water - desired temperature is just off the boil (95°C)

4

Fresh Coffee - 1

Grind 20 grams of coffee at a coarse setting

5

Plunger Prep - 4

Empty preheated water from plunger

6

Fresh Coffee - 2

put coffee into plunger

7

Brewing - 1

Gently pour the hot water over the coffee

8

Brewing - 2

Stop once the coffee is fully saturated & give it a stir

9

Brewing - 3

continue to fill the plunger with the rest of the water

10

Brewing - 4

Place lid on top and wait 3-4 minutes for it to steep

11

Brewing - 5

slowly & gently press down on the plunger until it can't be pushed anymore

12

Cup Prep - 2

Empty preheated water from cup & serve the coffee

9

Plunge - 2

The screen will push the grinds to the bottom

10

Cup Prep - 2

Empty the pre-heating water

11

Pour Coffee

Pour the plunged coffee into the pre-heated cup

12

Enjoy The Brew

Enjoy black or with milk & sugar to taste

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Instruction videos, tips & tricks

Use these resources to master your gadget!

The tip sheets can be printed in black and white. Do you learn by seeing? Watch the videos to see the process in action. Still got questions? Use the contact form, or if you are a yearly-enthusiast, talk to us in the chatroom.

Tip Sheet

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Tips & Tricks

T01: Medium Strength Coffee: 20g Coffee grounds + 300ml water
T02: Brewing Time: 3-4 minutes
T03: Grinding Coffee: coarse setting
T04: Do not push the mesh on filter strongly as it may cause breakage

General Tips & Tricks + Gadget Care

GENERAL TIPS


T01: Strength of Coffee: Adjust the amount of coffee to suit your taste
T02: Use fresh coffee beans and keep airtight and cool
T03: Fresh Coffee Beans: only grind what you are using for the coffee you are brewing
T04: Coffee Grind: Ensure this is stored in an air tight container
T05: Use fresh & clean water
T06: Ensure gadget is washed & cleaned before use
T07: Ensure your cup is heated
T08: Use measures and scales
T09: Ensure coffee is served immediately
T10: The longer the extraction time, the stronger the brew
T11: Do not use if there is any kind of crack or scratch in glassware

gADGET care


T01: Use a soft sponge and mild dish detergent for cleaning
T02: Do not use abrasive sponges or cleansers
T03: Do not use a metal or steel brush
T04: Diluted household bleach may be used for cleaning tough stains on glass
T05: Wipe dry with soft cloth
T06: Gasket can be removed and washed
T07: Store filter gasket and glass bowl separately when not in use – filter gasket may stick to glass if left for long periods of time
T08: Do not use a metal spoon inside glass bowl as it may cause breakage
T09: don’t touch glass container with wet cloth or place on wet surface when hot, as doing so may damage product due to sudden temperature changes

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how TO USE COFFEE SYPHON

Components Required

Ground Coffee, Long Handled-Coffee Spoon, Filter, Lower Glass Bowl & Stands, Upper Glass Bowl & Stand, Alcohol & Gas Heating Lamp, Scale, Kettle, Grinder & Coffee Cup

1

Syphon Prep - 1

Check glass bowls for cracks & chips

2

Syphon Prep - 2

Rinse & clean
Upper & Lower glass bowls

3

Syphon Prep - 3

Dry Upper & Lower glass bowls both inside & outside

4

Syphon Prep - 4

Check to ensure Heating Lamp is refilled

5

Syphon Prep - 5

Attached & secure the filter to the Upper Glass Bowl Stem

6

Cup Prep - 1

Pour hot water into your coffee cup to pre-heat the cup

7

Fresh Coffee - 1

Grind 10 grames fresh coffee beans to medium-grain size

8

Fresh Coffee - 2

Add the freshly grounded coffee to the Upper Glass Bowl

9

Brewing - 1

Pour almost boiling water into the lower bowl - 120ml of water for every 10 grams of coffee

10

Brewing - 2

Light the alcohol burner/heating lamp
ensure the heat source hits the centre of the bowl

11

Brewing - 3

Position the upper bowl by pressing gently but do ensure it's secured & air tight

12

Brewing :-)

Watch the water rise caused by the air expanded due to the heating... Enjoy the smell of coffee brewing

13

Brewing - 4

After water raised to the upper bowl - mix & stir gently. Allow the coffee to brew for 40-60 seconds

14

Brewing - 5

Move Stand Away From burner & put out the heat/flame by putting the lid on the burner

15

Brewing - 6

Wait for coffee to drip to the lower glass bowl. Detach the upper glass bowls by gently rocking back & forth

16

Cup Prep - 2

Emptying out hot water from your coffee cup, ensure the coffee cup is warm/hot

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Instruction videos, tips & tricks

Use these resources to master your gadget!

The tip sheets can be printed in black and white. Do you learn by seeing? Watch the videos to see the process in action. Still got questions? Use the contact form, or if you are a yearly-enthusiast, talk to us in the chatroom.

Tip Sheet

Download

Tips & Tricks

T01: 100ml Medium Strength Coffee: 10g Coffee grounds + 120ml water
T02: Brewing Time: 40-60 seconds
T03: Grinding Coffee: to medium-grain size (course grind)
T04: Ensure all glass parts are dry before heating
T05: Ensure the heat source hits centre of the bowl
T06: Only use burners for heating

General Tips & Tricks + Gadget Care

GENERAL TIPS


T01: Strength of Coffee: Adjust the amount of coffee to suit your taste
T02: Use fresh coffee beans and keep airtight and cool
T03: Fresh Coffee Beans: only grind what you are using for the coffee you are brewing
T04: Coffee Grind: Ensure this is stored in an air tight container
T05: Use fresh & clean water
T06: Ensure gadget is washed & cleaned before use
T07: Ensure your cup is heated
T08: Use measures and scales
T09: Ensure coffee is served immediately
T10: The longer the extraction time, the stronger the brew
T11: Do not use if there is a crack or scratch in glassware

gADGET care


T01: Use a soft sponge and mild dish detergent for cleaning
T02: Do not use abrasive sponges or cleansers
T03: Do not use a metal or steel brush
T04: Diluted household bleach may be used for cleaning tough stains on glass
T05: Cloth Filter: Dip in boiling water before using of first time
T06: To prevent absorbing odor, wash the filter after use, place in a container filled with water and store in fridge. Change water regularly.
T07: When washing filter, cleaning using a toothbrush is recommended
T18: Replace filters when they become worn
T09: Do not use a metal spoon inside glass bowl as it may cause breakage
T10: don’t touch glass container with wet cloth or place on wet surface when hot, as doing so may damage product due to sudden temperature changes

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how TO USE COFFEE pourover - v60

Components Required

Fresh Coffee Beans/Grind, Filter, Upper Glass Bowl & Stand, Lower Glas Bowl & Stands, Alcohol & Gas Heating Lamp, Fresh Coffee or Ground Coffee, Grinder, Scale, Kettle, Long Spoon & Coffee Cup

1

V60 Prep - 1

Make sure V60 is Clean
& have no cracks or scratches

2

V60 Prep - 2

Fold paper filter along the seams & place inside the V60

3

V60 Prep - 3

Rinse filter with hot water

4

Cup Prep - 1

Pour hot water into your coffee cup to preheat the cup

5

Fresh Coffee - 1

Grind 12 grams of coffee to a medium fine grind

6

Fresh Coffee - 2

Add coffee grinds to the filter

7

Fresh Coffee - 3

Shake the grounds lightly to level them

8

Brewing - 1

Pour 25ml of the water evenly over the grounds to moisten them

9

Brewing - 3

Pour evenly from the center outward moving in a circular pattern

10

Brewing - 4

Wait for 30 seconds

11

Brewing - 5

After 30 seconds pour the rest of the water (175ml) using the same speed & swirling motion

12

Brewing - 6

Make sure the water does not come into direct contact with paper filter

13

Brewing - 7

The water should only come up to 1/4 from edge of brewer

14

Brewing - 8

Let all the water finish flowing through the brewer

15

Cup Prep - 2

Empty water from preheated cup

16

Enjoy The Brew

Remove filter and cup from brewer when finished & serve

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Instruction videos, tips & tricks

Use these resources to master your gadget!

The tip sheets can be printed in black and white. Do you learn by seeing? Watch the videos to see the process in action. Still got questions? Use the contact form, or if you are a yearly-enthusiast, talk to us in the chatroom.

Tip Sheet

Download

Tips & Tricks

T01: Medium Strength Coffee: 12g Coffee grounds + 200ml water
T02: Brewing Time: 5-6 minutes
T03: Grinding Coffee: to medium-grain size (course grind)
T04: Ensure water does not come into direct contact with paper filter

General Tips & Tricks + Gadget Care

GENERAL TIPS


T01: Strength of Coffee: Adjust the amount of coffee to suit your taste
T02: Use fresh coffee beans and keep airtight and cool
T03: Fresh Coffee Beans: only grind what you are using for the coffee you are brewing
T04: Coffee Grind: Ensure this is stored in an air tight container
T05: Use fresh & clean water
T06: Ensure gadget is washed & cleaned before use
T07: Ensure your cup is heated
T08: Use measures and scales
T09: Ensure coffee is served immediately
T10: The longer the extraction time, the stronger the brew
T11: Do not use if there is a crack or scratch in glassware

gADGET care


T01: Use a soft sponge and mild dish detergent for cleaning
T02: Do not use abrasive sponges or cleansers
T03: Do not use a metal or steel brush
T04: Diluted household bleach may be used for cleaning tough stains on glass
T05: Do not use a metal spoon inside glass bowl as it may cause breakage
T06: don’t touch glass container with wet cloth or place on wet surface when hot, as doing so may damage product due to sudden temperature changes

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how TO USE STOVETOP COFFEE MAKER..TO COMPLETE

Components Required

Coffee Grounds, Long-Handled Coffee Spoon, Upper Unit, Filter, Lower Unit, Scale, Stove top, Grinder & Coffee Cup

1

Stovetop Prep - 1

Make sure stovetop is clean

2

Stovetop Prep - 2

Start with your stovetop separated into its 3 parts

3

Cup Prep - 1

Pour hot water into your coffee cup to preheat the cup

4

Fresh Coffee - 1

Grind Coffee on a fairly coarse setting

5

Brewing - 1

Fill the base of the pot with cold water just below the release valve

6

Brewing - 2

Place the funnel into the bottom compartment of the pot

7

Brewing - 3

Place your ground coffee into the top funnel till it is level at the top

8

Brewing - 4

Place the filter & the 'o' ring at the bottom of the top compartment

9

Brewing - 5

Screw the top compartment onto the bottom

10

Brewing - 6

Place on stovetop on medium heat & wait for the water to heat up

11

Brewing- 7

The coffee will filter through & gently be delivered to the top compartment

12

Cup Prep - 2

Empty hot water from preheated cup & serve the coffee

9

Plunge - 2

The screen will push the grinds to the bottom

10

Cup Prep - 2

Empty the pre-heating water

11

Pour Coffee

Pour the plunged coffee into the pre-heated cup

12

Enjoy The Brew

Enjoy black or with milk & sugar to taste

+

Instruction videos, tips & tricks

Use these resources to master your gadget!

The tip sheets can be printed in black and white. Do you learn by seeing? Watch the videos to see the process in action. Still got questions? Use the contact form, or if you are a yearly-enthusiast, talk to us in the chatroom.

Tip Sheet

Download

Tips & Tricks

T01: Medium Strength Coffee: 12g Coffee grounds + 200ml water
T02: Brewing Time: 5-6 minutes
T03: Grinding Coffee: fairly coarse setting
T04: Spoon coffee in loosely, do not compress
T05: Ensure the handle is not directly exposed to the heat source
T06: Be nearby while stovetop is brewing
T07: Water just below the release valve as any more can result in an explosion

General Tips & Tricks + Gadget Care

GENERAL TIPS


T01: Strength of Coffee: Adjust the amount of coffee to suit your taste
T02: Use fresh coffee beans and keep airtight and cool
T03: Fresh Coffee Beans: only grind what you are using for the coffee you are brewing
T04: Coffee Grind: Ensure this is stored in an air tight container
T05: Use fresh & clean water
T06: Ensure gadget is washed & cleaned before use
T07: Ensure your cup is heated
T08: Use measures and scales
T09: Ensure coffee is served immediately
T10: The longer the extraction time, the stronger the brew
T11: Do not use if there is a crack or scratch in glassware

gADGET care


T01: Use a soft sponge and mild dish detergent for cleaning
T02: Do not use abrasive sponges or cleansers
T03: Do not use a metal or steel brush
T04: Diluted household bleach may be used for cleaning tough stains on glass
T05: Separate top from base when cool, wash parts with warm water
T06: Remember to brush the middle part
T07: Do not reassemble until all parts are properly dry to avoid oxidation
T08: Store parts separately to allow air to circulate
T09: Periodically clean inner sides of the column in the top part to ensure there is no build-up of coffee residue
T10: Don’t use the handle while unscrewing as this can cause the handle to break
T11: Check funnel, filter plate, and ring for any damage or wear and replace as required

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