Coffee brewing
Ways of making coffee
Different brewers use different combinations of pressure, immersion, percolation, filtration, grind size and contact time. No single method is objectively best for every drinker or recipe.
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At a glance
| Method | Style | Typical grind | Filter | Body / sediment | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Pressure | Fine | Basket | Full / very low sediment | High |
| Filter / pour-over | Percolation | Medium to medium-fine | Often paper | Clean / very low sediment | Low–medium |
| French press | Immersion | Coarse | Metal mesh | Full / more sediment | Low |
| AeroPress | Immersion + pressure | Variable | Paper or metal | Variable / generally low | Low |
| Moka pot | Stovetop pressure-assisted | Fine–medium-fine | Metal | Full / low | Low |
| Cold brew | Immersion | Coarse is common | Varies | Full / variable | Low |