Hi there, Quetzals!
We’re so excited you have a bag of Quetzal Coffee in your hands—and we want to make sure you get the most out of it. Let’s talk about different ways to brew your coffee so you can find the method that works best for you.

Before we dive in, it’s good to know: light to medium roasts (like ours!) will taste different depending on how you grind the beans, how long you steep them, and what temperature water you use. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it step by step.

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☕ Keurig K-Cup Method

Let’s be honest… many of us have a Keurig or something similar at home. You can still enjoy Quetzal Coffee this way with just a few tweaks.

What you’ll need:

• Whole beans (2–3 tablespoons)
• A grinder (grind to medium-fine, like sand)
• Reusable K-Cup

How to brew:

1. Grind 2–3 tablespoons of whole beans to a medium-fine texture.
2. Pack the reusable K-Cup to the fill line, don’t overfill!
3. For best results, use water between 200–210°F. Keurigs often don’t reach that temperature, so feel free to heat your water separately and pour it into the machine’s reservoir.
4. Choose the 6oz or 8oz option. Since our coffee is light-medium roasted, smaller cup sizes help bring out its full flavor.

Yield: 1 cup of delicious Quetzal Coffee.

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☕ French Press Method

A French press gives you a rich, full-bodied cup. It’s easy once you get the hang of it!

What you’ll need:

• A scale
• A French press
• A kettle (or pot to boil water)
• Freshly ground beans (medium-coarse, like coarse sand)

Suggested starting ratio:
Use a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio. For example:

• 34g coffee
• 520g water

Steps:

1. Heat your water to 200–205°F.
2. Add your ground coffee to the French press.
3. Place the press on your scale and tare it (zero it out).
4. Pour 100g of hot water over the grounds to let them “bloom” for 30 seconds.
5. Gently stir to release gases and saturate the grounds.
6. Pour in the remaining water (up to 520g) and let it steep for 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
7. At the 4-minute mark, press the plunger down slowly and evenly.
8. Pour and enjoy!

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☕ Pour Over Method

Pour overs are a favorite for highlighting the bright, nuanced flavors of light and medium roasts.

We recommend using the Hario V60 dripper and carafe, size 02, but any setup will do.

What you’ll need:

• A dripper and carafe
• Filters (paper or reusable)
• A scale
• A kettle
• Freshly ground coffee (medium-fine)

Suggested ratio:
Try 1:15 or 1:16. For an 8oz cup:

• 14g coffee
• 210–227g water

Steps:

1. Heat your water to 198–205°F.
2. Place the filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water. Discard the rinse water.
3. Add your ground coffee to the filter and give it a gentle shake to level it out.
4. Place the setup on your scale and tare it.
5. Begin the bloom: pour 30–40g of water over the grounds and let it sit for 30–40 seconds.
6. Stir gently to saturate all the grounds.
7. Slowly pour the remaining water in small, circular motions, avoiding the filter’s edges.
8. Once you’ve added all your water, give the slurry (that coffee-and-water mix) a light stir to help it drain.
9. Let it finish dripping, then remove the dripper. You’re done!

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☕ Cold Brew Method

On a hot day, cold brew is a lifesaver—and super simple to make. It just takes a little patience.

Basics to know:

• Steep time: 12–24 hours
• Use coarse-ground coffee
• Brew in the fridge or at room temperature

We recommend checking out these cold brew methods from U3Coffee and Coffee Bean Corral for detailed instructions.

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Let’s Keep Brewing Together

No matter how you brew, we’d love to hear from you!
Have a favorite method that’s not listed here? Send us a DM on social media or fill out the contact form on our homepage. We’re always up to try something new.

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Helpful Resources

Ready to experiment more with pour overs? Try this one from U3Coffee.

Curious about grind sizes? Check out this article from Roaster Coffees ↩︎.

If you’re wondering what type of grinder you should get, ideally you’ll want a grinder that has different grind settings and avoid pulse grinders. Take a look at Timemore for a manual grinder, Cuisinart electric grinder, Bodum Bistro Electric grinder, or the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder.

Want to dive deeper into the French press? Here’s a great guide by U3Coffee.