The daily ritual

Take your time. Make it yours.

Three ways to approach the cup. Use these as starting points; let your equipment and your own taste guide the details.

Phin

A Vietnamese ritual, one drop at a time.

1
Set the phin over your cup. Add coffee ground for your filter and settle it evenly.
2
Pour a little hot water to wet the grounds, then fill gently and place the lid on top.
3
Let gravity set the pace. Taste, then adjust your grind or dose for the next cup.

A short, concentrated moment.

1
Grind fresh for espresso. Distribute the grounds evenly in a clean basket and tamp level.
2
Begin extraction. Watch the flow and follow your machine’s guidance.
3
Taste before adjusting. Change one variable at a time to find your balance.

Stovetop warmth. A beautifully familiar rhythm.

1
Fill the lower chamber to just below the safety valve, following your brewer’s instructions. Add coffee to the basket, level it gently, and do not tamp.
2
Assemble the brewer securely and place it over gentle heat. Keep the handle clear of the heat source.
3
Remove from the heat when the flow lightens, before prolonged sputtering. Pour, let the cup cool a little, and taste.