Brewing exceptional coffee at home isn’t about having the most expensive equipment — it’s about technique, freshness, and understanding your beans. At Tamper Coffee Bean, we believe everyone deserves café-quality coffee in their own kitchen. With a few expert adjustments, your daily cup can become something truly remarkable.
Whether you love pour-over, French press, or espresso, this guide will walk you through everything you need to brew the perfect cup at home.
Why Your Brewing Method Matters
Each brewing method extracts flavour differently. Grind size, water temperature, brewing time, and pouring technique all affect the final cup.
Key Factors for a Better Brew
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Grind Size: Fine for espresso, medium for pour-over, coarse for French press.
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Water Temperature: 92–96°C (just off the boil).
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Freshness: Beans peak within 3–4 weeks of roasting.
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Coffee-to-Water Ratio: Start with 1:15 (1g coffee to 15g water).
At Tamper, our beans are roasted for clarity and balance — meaning they perform beautifully with any method you choose.
Pour-Over Coffee Guide (V60 or Chemex)
Pour-over brewing highlights clarity and brightness, making it perfect for Tamper’s fruit-forward single origins.
What You’ll Need
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Tamper specialty coffee beans
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V60 or Chemex
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Filter papers
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Kettle
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Scale (optional)
How to Brew
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Grind coffee medium-fine, like table salt.
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Rinse filter with hot water to remove any papery notes.
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Add 15g of coffee.
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Pour a small amount of water to bloom for 30 seconds.
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Continue pouring slowly in circles until you reach 250g total.
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Aim for a total brew time of 2:30–3 minutes.
Flavour Profile
Expect clean, bright flavours with a silky texture — ideal for showcasing the character of Tamper’s single-origin coffees.
French Press Coffee Guide
Perfect for those who love deeper, richer flavours.
What You’ll Need
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Tamper beans (medium–dark roasts shine here)
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French press
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Kettle
How to Brew
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Grind coffee coarse, like sea salt.
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Add 30g of coffee to your press.
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Pour in 450g of hot water and stir.
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Steep for 4 minutes.
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Press slowly and pour immediately to avoid bitterness.
Flavour Profile
Full-bodied, bold, and rich — great for morning brews and chocolatey or nutty Tamper blends.
Espresso Guide (Where Tamper Truly Shines)
Espresso is all about precision, and it’s where the Tamper name comes to life.
What You’ll Need
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Espresso machine
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Tamper tool
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Freshly ground Tamper espresso beans
How to Brew
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Grind fine, like powdered sugar.
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Dose 18g into the portafilter.
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Tamp firmly and evenly.
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Pull a shot for 25–30 seconds, aiming for 36g in the cup.
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Adjust grind if the shot is too fast or too slow.
Flavour Profile
Rich, concentrated flavour with a smooth, velvety crema. Perfect on its own or as the base for flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes.
Why Freshness & Grind Size Matter Most
If you want true café-quality coffee at home, start with fresh beans and grind them as you brew.
Here’s Why It Matters
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Pre-ground coffee loses aroma within minutes.
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Whole beans keep their oils, sweetness and complexity.
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Matching grind size to your brewing method improves extraction and consistency.
With freshly roasted Tamper beans, you’ll reveal layers of flavour you didn’t even know were there.
Final Tips to Brew Like a Barista
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Use filtered water for better clarity.
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Store beans in an airtight, cool, dark place (never in the fridge).
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Clean your equipment to avoid old oils impacting flavour.
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Don’t be afraid to experiment — coffee is personal.
Brew Better with Tamper
At Tamper, we’re passionate about helping you elevate your home coffee experience. Whether you’re dialing in espresso or exploring pour-over techniques, our ethically sourced, expertly roasted beans make every brew better.
Ready to brew your best cup yet?
Explore the full Tamper Coffee Bean collection today and start your journey to consistently incredible home coffee.