Brew Your Sortie Beans Like a Pro

Your Home Brewing Guide

Brewing good coffee at home is simple when you follow the right steps.

Our specialty beans are fresh and full of flavour, but they show their best taste only when the grind size, water, and time are right.

Every method needs a different process — and even small changes can make a big difference in your cup.

Use the guides below to make a sweet, clean, and balanced coffee every time.

Espresso Brew Guide

Grind: Fine (like table salt)
Coffee: 18 g → Espresso out: 36 g
Time: 23–26 sec
Water Temp: 92–94 °C

Steps

Run a little hot water through your machine before you start.
Grind fresh coffee and spread it evenly in the basket.
Tamp flat and firm so the bed is even.
Lock in and start the shot right after tamping.
Aim to get 36 g of double espresso in 23–26 seconds.

If the taste is off

Sour → grind finer.
Bitter → grind coarser.
Too strong → stop the shot earlier.

Tip

Use clean, filtered water and wipe your basket after every shot.

V60 Brew Guide

Grind: Medium (like sand)
Coffee: 15 g → Water: 250 g
Water Temp: 92–94 °C
Total Time: ~2:30 min

Steps

Place a paper filter and rinse it well with hot water.
Add 15 g of coffee and shake gently to make the bed flat.
Bloom: Pour 50 g water (3× the coffee) and wait 30 sec.
Pour slowly in circles until 150 g total.
Keep pouring until 250 g at around 2:00 min.
Let it finish dripping by about 2:30 min.

If the taste is off

Sour → pour slower or grind finer.
Bitter → pour faster or grind coarser.
Too light → use a bit more coffee.

Tip

Use fresh water and a calm, steady pour.
Always try to cover all the coffee evenly.

AeroPress Brew Guide

Grind: Medium-fine
Coffee: 15 g → Water: 230 g
Water Temp: 90–92 °C
Total Time: 1:30–2:00 min

Steps

Set your AeroPress upside down (inverted).
Add 15 g of coffee.
Start the timer — pour 50 g of water and stir gently for 10 sec.
Add the rest of the water up to 230 g.
After 1 min, put the rinsed filter cap on.
Flip carefully and press slowly for 30 sec. Stop at the hiss.

If the taste is off

Sour → steep longer or grind finer.
Bitter → press faster or grind coarser.
Too strong → add more water next time.

Tip

Rinse your filter before use.
Small changes in grind or time can change the whole taste.

Good days start with good coffee. When you brew it the right way, your cup tastes sweeter, smoother and simply more enjoyable. We choose coffees that are easy to fall in love with and make your day a little better.

Explore our coffees here: Specialty coffee beans