Brewing Guides

Kilan Coffee Brewing Guides

From soil to soul — every cup of Kilan Coffee deserves to be brewed with intention. Follow these guides to unlock the full flavor of our Ethiopian single-origin coffees.

☕ Pour-Over

Best for: Ethiopian Sidama Natural — highlights floral and fruity notes

  • Ratio: 1:15 (1g coffee to 15g water)
  • Grind: Medium-fine
  • Water temp: 200°F (93°C)
  • Brew time: 3–4 minutes
  1. Rinse your filter with hot water and discard the rinse water.
  2. Add 20g of ground coffee to the filter.
  3. Pour 40g of water in a slow circle to bloom for 30 seconds.
  4. Continue pouring in slow, steady circles until you reach 300g total.
  5. Allow to drain fully and enjoy.

🫖 French Press

Best for: African Heritage Espresso — brings out bold, chocolatey depth

  • Ratio: 1:12
  • Grind: Coarse
  • Water temp: 200°F (93°C)
  • Brew time: 4 minutes
  1. Add 30g of coarsely ground coffee to your French press.
  2. Pour 360g of hot water evenly over the grounds.
  3. Stir gently, place the lid on (plunger up), and steep for 4 minutes.
  4. Press the plunger down slowly and pour immediately.

☕ Drip Coffee Maker

Best for: Everyday brewing — consistent and easy

  • Ratio: 1:16
  • Grind: Medium
  • Water temp: Auto (most machines)
  • Brew time: 5–6 minutes
  1. Use filtered water for the best taste.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per 6 oz of water.
  3. Brew and enjoy fresh — avoid leaving coffee on the warming plate for more than 30 minutes.

🔥 Espresso

Best for: African Heritage Espresso — rich crema, intense flavor

  • Ratio: 1:2 (18g coffee yields ~36g espresso)
  • Grind: Fine
  • Water temp: 197–205°F (92–96°C)
  • Brew time: 25–30 seconds
  1. Grind 18g of coffee to a fine, even consistency.
  2. Tamp firmly and evenly at ~30 lbs of pressure.
  3. Pull your shot for 25–30 seconds targeting 36g of espresso.
  4. Adjust grind finer if too fast, coarser if too slow.

🧊 Cold Brew

Best for: Ethiopian Sidama Natural — smooth, sweet, and refreshing

  • Ratio: 1:8
  • Grind: Extra coarse
  • Brew time: 12–24 hours (cold)
  1. Combine 60g of coarsely ground coffee with 480ml of cold filtered water.
  2. Stir, cover, and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
  3. Strain through a fine mesh or coffee filter.
  4. Serve over ice, dilute to taste, and enjoy up to 2 weeks refrigerated.

Pro Tip: For the freshest cup, grind your beans just before brewing. Store your Kilan Coffee in an airtight container away from light and heat.

Questions? Reach us at hello@kilancoffee.com