The Coffee Brewing Guide

Great coffee doesn’t stop at great beans — it’s how you brew them that brings them to life.


Grind size and brew method play a huge role in how your coffee tastes, from balance and sweetness to strength and bitterness. The wrong grind can mute flavours or overpower them, while the right match allows the coffee to shine exactly as intended.

At Kings of the Road Coffee, we’re genuinely passionate about coffee and the experience around it. That’s why we’ve created this simple brewing and grind guide, to help you get the very best out of our blend, whether you’re brewing at home, in the office, or on the road.

A few small adjustments can make a big difference, and we want every cup you make to be one you truly enjoy.

Suitable for Espresso machines with no built in grinder and AeroPress machines

You’ll need;

  • 18-20g coffee (fine grind)

  • Espresso Machine

Method

  • Grind fresh and dose into the portafilter

  • Tamp firmly and evenly

  • Extract 36-40g espresso in 25-30 seconds.

  • Adjust grind size to dial in flavour.

You’ll need;

  • 30g coffee (course grind)

  • 500ml hot water (92-94°c)

  • Cafetière

Method

  • Add coffee to the Cafetière

  • Pour over hot water and stir once.

  • Place lid on top (do not plunge) and brew for 4 minutes.

  • Plunge slowly and serve immediately.

You’ll need:

  • 20–25g coffee (medium grind)

  • 300–350ml water

  • Drip coffee machine

Method:

  • Add coffee to the filter basket

  • Fill the machine with fresh water

  • Start the brew cycle

  • Serve once brewing is complete

You’ll need:

  • 18–20g coffee (medium grind)

  • 300ml hot water (92–96°C)

  • Pour-over brewer + paper filter

Method:

  • Rinse the filter and add coffee

  • Bloom with a small amount of water for 30 seconds

  • Slowly pour remaining water in circles

  • Brew time: 2½–3 minutes

You’ll need:

  • 18–20g coffee (medium-fine grind)

  • Fresh water

  • Moka pot

Method:

  • Fill the base with water (below the valve)

  • Add coffee to the basket (do not tamp)

  • Assemble and place on low heat

  • Remove from heat once coffee begins to gurgle

You’ll need:

  • 60–70g coffee (coarse grind)

  • 1 litre cold water

  • Jar or cold brew brewer

Method:

  • Add coffee and cold water to container

  • Stir gently and cover

  • Brew in the fridge for 12–16 hours

  • Strain and serve over ice

Download our Brew & Grind Guide (PDF)
A simple, step-by-step reference for brewing great coffee every time.

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