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.
Ground Coffee, Long coffee spoon, Filter, Plunger, Coffee Container, Scale, Kettle, Grinder & Coffee Cup
Make sure plunger is clean and pour hot water to preheat plunger
Preheat cup with hot water
Heat 300ml of water - desired temperature is just off the boil (95°C)
Grind 20 grams of coffee at a coarse setting
Empty preheated water from plunger
put coffee into plunger
Gently pour the hot water over the coffee
Stop once the coffee is fully saturated & give it a stir
continue to fill the plunger with the rest of the water
Place lid on top and wait 3-4 minutes for it to steep
slowly & gently press down on the plunger until it can't be pushed anymore
Empty preheated water from cup & serve the coffee
The screen will push the grinds to the bottom
Empty the pre-heating water
Pour the plunged coffee into the pre-heated cup
Enjoy black or with milk & sugar to taste
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.
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
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
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
Ground Coffee, Long Handled-Coffee Spoon, Filter, Lower Glass Bowl & Stands, Upper Glass Bowl & Stand, Alcohol & Gas Heating Lamp, Scale, Kettle, Grinder & Coffee Cup
Check glass bowls for cracks & chips
Rinse & clean
Upper & Lower glass bowls
Dry Upper & Lower glass bowls both inside & outside
Check to ensure Heating Lamp is refilled
Attached & secure the filter to the Upper Glass Bowl Stem
Pour hot water into your coffee cup to pre-heat the cup
Grind 10 grames fresh coffee beans to medium-grain size
Add the freshly grounded coffee to the Upper Glass Bowl
Pour almost boiling water into the lower bowl - 120ml of water for every 10 grams of coffee
Light the alcohol burner/heating lamp
ensure the heat source hits the centre of the bowl
Position the upper bowl by pressing gently but do ensure it's secured & air tight
Watch the water rise caused by the air expanded due to the heating... Enjoy the smell of coffee brewing
After water raised to the upper bowl - mix & stir gently. Allow the coffee to brew for 40-60 seconds
Move Stand Away From burner & put out the heat/flame by putting the lid on the burner
Wait for coffee to drip to the lower glass bowl. Detach the upper glass bowls by gently rocking back & forth
Emptying out hot water from your coffee cup, ensure the coffee cup is warm/hot
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.
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
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
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
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
Make sure V60 is Clean
& have no cracks or scratches
Fold paper filter along the seams & place inside the V60
Rinse filter with hot water
Pour hot water into your coffee cup to preheat the cup
Grind 12 grams of coffee to a medium fine grind
Add coffee grinds to the filter
Shake the grounds lightly to level them
Pour 25ml of the water evenly over the grounds to moisten them
Pour evenly from the center outward moving in a circular pattern
Wait for 30 seconds
After 30 seconds pour the rest of the water (175ml) using the same speed & swirling motion
Make sure the water does not come into direct contact with paper filter
The water should only come up to 1/4 from edge of brewer
Let all the water finish flowing through the brewer
Empty water from preheated cup
Remove filter and cup from brewer when finished & serve
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.
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
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
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
Coffee Grounds, Long-Handled Coffee Spoon, Upper Unit, Filter, Lower Unit, Scale, Stove top, Grinder & Coffee Cup
Make sure stovetop is clean
Start with your stovetop separated into its 3 parts
Pour hot water into your coffee cup to preheat the cup
Grind Coffee on a fairly coarse setting
Fill the base of the pot with cold water just below the release valve
Place the funnel into the bottom compartment of the pot
Place your ground coffee into the top funnel till it is level at the top
Place the filter & the 'o' ring at the bottom of the top compartment
Screw the top compartment onto the bottom
Place on stovetop on medium heat & wait for the water to heat up
The coffee will filter through & gently be delivered to the top compartment
Empty hot water from preheated cup & serve the coffee
The screen will push the grinds to the bottom
Empty the pre-heating water
Pour the plunged coffee into the pre-heated cup
Enjoy black or with milk & sugar to taste
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.
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
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
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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