Coffee timer
Pick your brewer and press Start when the water hits the grounds. Multi-step brews like pour-over call out each step, bloom, pour and drawdown, so you can keep your eyes on the kettle.
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Brew times at a glance
| Method | Grind | Time |
|---|---|---|
| French press | Coarse | 4 minutes |
| Pour-over | Medium-fine | 3 to 4 minutes total, including a 30 to 45 second bloom |
| AeroPress | Fine to medium | 1.5 to 2 minutes |
| Moka pot | Fine | About 5 minutes on the stove |
| Espresso | Very fine | 25 to 30 seconds per shot |
| Cold brew | Coarse | 12 to 24 hours, cold |
Too bitter? Shorten the time or use a coarser grind. Too sour or weak? Brew a little longer or grind finer. Water just off the boil, around 90 to 96 °C (195 to 205 °F), suits most hot methods. Making tea instead? Use the tea timer.
Questions people ask
How long should French press coffee steep?
About 4 minutes with a coarse grind, then press slowly and pour it all out so it doesn't over-extract.
What is the bloom in pour-over coffee?
A first small pour, about twice the weight of the coffee, left for 30 to 45 seconds. It lets gases escape so the rest of the water extracts evenly.
How long does cold brew take?
12 to 24 hours in the fridge with coarse-ground coffee, then strain it.