Brew guides
Step by step, with the numbers that matter.
How to make a cappuccinoBig foam and chocolate on top. The shots, milk and foam for a proper Aussie cap.
How to make a flat whiteA double shot with silky milk and thin, glossy foam. The shots, milk and pour for a café-style flat white.
How to make a latteMilky and mellow. A double shot, plenty of silky milk and about 1cm of foam.
How to make a long blackShots over hot water, so the crema stays. The water and shots for your cup size.
How to make a long mac topped upThe Perth favourite. A double shot in a glass, topped up with silky milk. Stronger than a latte.
How to make a long macchiatoA double shot in a glass with a dollop of foam. Strong, short and very Australian.
How to make a piccoloA tiny latte. A short, strong ristretto shot with silky milk in a small glass.
How to make a short macchiatoA single shot with just a spoonful of foam on top. Small, strong and simple.
How to make AeroPress coffeeA quick, forgiving brew for one. The ratio, the timing and the gentle press, plus fixes when it tastes off.
How to make an iced latteCold and creamy. Ice, cold milk and a double shot poured over the top.
How to make cold brew coffeeSmooth, made-ahead coffee for hot Perth days. How much coffee, how long to steep, and how to serve it.
How to make drip filter coffeeGreat coffee from a Moccamaster or any home filter machine. How much coffee, the right grind, and quick fixes.
How to make plunger coffeeThe right ratio, grind and timing for a clean, full-bodied plunger, plus quick fixes when it tastes off.
How to brew pour over coffeeThe ratio, the bloom and a slow, steady pour for a clean, bright cup, plus quick fixes when it tastes off.
How to make stovetop coffeeStrong, bold coffee from a stovetop pot. How much coffee for each size, the right heat, and how to avoid a burnt taste.
How to pull an espresso shotDose, yield and time. How to weigh your shot and dial it in, so every milk drink starts with a great espresso.- How to steam and froth milkSilky milk for flat whites, lattes and caps. The right temperature for each milk, and how much foam each drink needs.