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Coffee Knowledge & Brew Guides

Expert insights from our Glasgow roastery, from bean origins to the perfect brew.

Brew Guides

The 4-minute cafetiere method

A cafetiere makes a full-bodied cup in about four minutes with no paper filters and no special skill. The method is s...

11 Jun 2026 3 min readWe Are Coffee Co
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How to brew better coffee at home

Better coffee at home comes down to four things: fresh, quality beans; the right grind for your brewer; a consistent ...

11 Jun 2026 5 min readWe Are Coffee Co
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home

To make cold brew coffee, steep coarse-ground coffee in cold or room-temperature water for 12-24 hours (16 hours is ...

25 Mar 2026 11 min readWe Are Coffee Co
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V60 Pour Over Coffee . Complete Guide

The Hario V60 is a manual pour-over coffee brewer that uses a cone-shaped dripper with spiral ridges, a paper filter...

25 Mar 2026 13 min readWe Are Coffee Co
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How to Use a Cafetiere . Complete Guide

To use a cafetiere, add coarse-ground coffee (roughly the texture of sea salt), pour over water heated to 92-96°C, s...

25 Mar 2026 11 min readWe Are Coffee Co
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Best Coffee for Cafetiere 2026

The cafetière is one of the most forgiving brew methods in existence , but choosing the wrong coffee, or grinding i...

25 Mar 2026 13 min readWe Are Coffee Co