Coffee Recipes

The ultimate French Press technique by James Hoffmann, emphasizing clarity and reduced sediment through careful technique.

The award-winning 4:6 method by 2016 World Brewers Cup Champion Tetsu Kasuya. This technique allows you to control sweetness and strength through strategic pour timing.

Scott Rao's methodical V60 approach emphasizing even extraction and consistent results. Known for producing clean, balanced cups with excellent clarity.

A refined V60 method from James Hoffmann, focusing on consistency and clarity. This technique emphasizes gentle agitation and controlled pouring for optimal extraction.

A classic cloth-filter pour-over method that produces a rich, full-bodied cup with more natural oils than paper-filtered coffee. The cloth filter provides excellent clarity while maintaining body.

A simple immersion-only method similar to French Press but with paper filtration. Produces a full-bodied, rich cup with clean flavors and no sediment.

A simple immersion-only method similar to French Press but with paper filtration. Produces a full-bodied, rich cup with clean flavors and no sediment.

A precision pour-over method using the Switch's valve for controlled extraction phases. Based on competition techniques for highlighting specific flavor notes.

A balanced hybrid approach that starts with immersion and finishes with percolation. This method produces a clean, sweet, and well-extracted cup that showcases the coffee's complexity.

DOUBLESTAR is a blend of coffee that brings together multiple origins in a perfect harmony. BIGFACE states that you can “Expect a vibrant interplay of floral honey, stone fruit, and strawberry notes, striking a rare balance between juicy brightness and bold, grounding undertones.”

EARTHSHINE is a blend of coffee with a great range of depth and dimension to it. BIGFACE states that “It’s a cup that starts with a citrus spark and rounds out with a velvety, cocoa finish. It balances brightness and richness in equal measure.”

This is the recipe suggested for the coffee in the July 2025 La Marzocco Home espresso subscription.

This recipe makes 2 12oz cups.

My daily driver.

A solid daily driver recipe from Smile Tiger Coffee Roasters. Pair with a medium-light roast.

This is more like my experience with my Fellow Ode 1st gen. Always make sure to pre-rinse the paper filter to wash off the papery taste. Remember also to give the brewer a quick shake to level the coffee bed. Start your timer the moment you start pouring.

This is intended to be a simple, easy, and repeatable recipe for getting started.

Be sure to start with third wave water or fresh filtered water, just off boil.

Always make sure to pre-rinse the paper filter to wash off the papery taste. Remember also to give the brewer a quick shake to level the coffee bed. Start your timer the moment you start pouring.