Little Lantern Coffee

Brew Ratio Guide

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Tasting notes are a guide, not a promise; your own palate is the final judge. Keep a small notebook by the kettle and record dose, time and what you thought.

Rinse paper filters with hot water first to remove any papery taste. We roast in small batches so every bag leaves the roastery within days of roasting.

A quiet five minutes with a good cup is still one of life's simple pleasures. Freshness is the single biggest difference you can taste between average and excellent coffee.

Keep a small notebook by the kettle and record dose, time and what you thought. Start with a simple recipe, change one thing at a time, and write down what you notice.

Next guide: Storing Coffee Beans. Useful kit: Bean Storage Canister.

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See also: water chemistry guide