The Brew Blog

Podium Coffee Club brings you the best beans, so let’s make sure you’re brewing them to perfection. Below, we break down the essentials for some of the most popular brewing methods: pour-over, AeroPress, moka pot, French press, and espresso.

Achieving the perfect pourover coffee requires more than just great beans—it’s about understanding the science behind brewing. Water temperature is a critical factor that influences flavor, extraction, and overall quality.

Extraction is at the heart of coffee brewing, making it key to creating coffee that’s neither overly bitter nor underwhelmingly weak.

Each brewing style emphasizes specific aspects of the coffee bean, creating distinct tastes. But which method makes the best-tasting cup? 

Understanding the brewing times for different coffee brewing methods is essential for achieving the perfect cup of coffee. Each method offers a unique flavor profile and experience, allowing you to explore and enjoy the diverse world of coffee.

For the 4th interview in our Roaster Spotlight series the team from Black Oak Coffee Roasters were kind enough to take time out for us. They tell us more about what major awards they've won, and the meticulous way in which they choose their coffees.