My Coffee Wake-Up Call (Literally)

I'll never forget standing in my kitchen in 2016, staring at my expensive espresso machine that produced coffee I could barely drink. I'd spent $800 on equipment, followed the instructions to the letter, and somehow my coffee tasted worse than the $2 cup from the gas station down the street.

That moment of frustration changed everything for me.

I realized I'd been approaching coffee all wrong. I was chasing expensive gear without understanding the fundamentals of how different coffee brewing methods actually worked. So I did what any obsessed person would do—I went down the rabbit hole. Hard.

I started with a simple French press and worked my way through every brewing method I could get my hands on. Pour-over, AeroPress, cold brew, siphon, Moka pot—you name it, I've probably burned through a few pounds of beans testing it. Some mornings my kitchen looked like a coffee lab, with three different brewing setups going at once while I took notes on extraction times and water temperatures.

The transformation wasn't overnight. It took years of experimenting, countless mediocre cups, and slowly learning what actually mattered versus what was just marketing hype. I learned from baristas, watched hundreds of tutorials, joined online coffee communities, and most importantly, I paid attention to what worked and what didn't.

What started as fixing my own bad coffee became a genuine passion for understanding why each coffee brewing method produces different results and helping others skip the expensive mistakes I made.

What I've Learned Along the Way

Over the past eight years, I've tested more than 250 different coffee products and brewing tools. I've brewed coffee in 15+ different methods, from traditional Turkish coffee to modern immersion techniques.

I've spent countless hours researching the science behind extraction, talking with roasters about how different beans respond to various brewing methods, and connecting with home brewers and professionals who've generously shared their knowledge.

My approach has always been hands-on. I don't write about a brewing method until I've used it regularly for at least a month. I don't recommend equipment I haven't personally tested. And I'm not afraid to say when something doesn't live up to the hype—even if it's popular.

The real expertise came from making mistakes. Lots of them. Over-extracted pour-overs. Under-extracted French press. Cold brew that tasted like dirty water. Each failure taught me something valuable about how coffee brewing methods actually work in real kitchens, not just in theory.

Why This Website Exists

I created Brew Coffee Methods because I wish this resource had existed when I started my coffee journey.

There's so much confusing, contradictory information out there about coffee brewing methods. Some sources make it sound impossibly complicated. Others oversimplify to the point of being useless. And way too many are just trying to sell you the most expensive equipment possible.

My mission is simple: help you make better coffee by understanding how different brewing methods work and which one is right for your situation. Not the "perfect" method—the right one for YOU, your budget, your schedule, and your taste preferences.

I'm here for the home brewer who wants great coffee without turning their kitchen into a science lab or spending a fortune on gear they don't need.

What You'll Find Here

Every piece of content on this site comes from real experience. I test the brewing methods, compare the techniques, and experiment with the variables so you can learn from what actually works.

You'll find detailed guides on different coffee brewing methods, honest equipment reviews, troubleshooting tips for common problems, and practical advice that you can actually use in your daily routine. No pretentious coffee snobbery—just helpful information that makes brewing better coffee accessible.

I publish new content weekly, focusing on answering the real questions people have about brewing great coffee at home. Whether you're just starting out with your first French press or you're looking to refine your pour-over technique, there's something here for you.

Grab a cup of coffee (however you like to brew it), explore the guides, and let's figure out your perfect brewing method together. Feel free to reach out with questions—I'm always happy to talk coffee.