f you're chasing better coffee at home, it starts with how you brew. From bold French press mornings to clean pour overs and smooth cold brews, each method brings something different to your cup.
At Fox, we believe great beans deserve great brews. Here’s your go-to guide to the most popular brewing methods, how they work, and why they matter.
- French Press: Big, Bold and Full of Flavour
The French press (also known as a plunger) is a classic. It's all about immersion brewing, which means the grounds steep in hot water before being separated by a mesh filter. What you get is a rich, full-bodied coffee with loads of texture and depth.
Quick How-To
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Use coarsely ground coffee
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Add hot water just off the boil
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Stir, steep for 4 minutes, then press slowly
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Serve immediately to avoid bitterness
This is a great method if you like your coffee strong and unfiltered with a bit of weight in the mouth.
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- Pour Over: Clean, Bright and Balanced
The pour over is for those who love control and clarity. Using gear like a V60 or Chemex, you slowly pour hot water over coffee in a filter, letting gravity do the work.
What you’ll need
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Medium-fine ground coffee
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Pour over dripper and filter
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Kettle with a gooseneck spout
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Patience
Why it works This method gives you a clean, nuanced cup that highlights the complexity of single origin beans. It takes practice, but the reward is worth it.
- AeroPress: Fast, Smooth and Versatile
Compact, quick, and surprisingly powerful. The AeroPress uses gentle pressure to extract your coffee and can deliver everything from an espresso-style hit to a mellow filter-style brew depending on your method.
Why people love it
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Easy to clean
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Great for travel or office use
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Low acidity and smooth body
It’s the do-it-all brewer that suits beginners and pros alike.
- Cold Brew: Sweet, Smooth and Low Acid
Cold brew is all about time. No heat, no rush. Just coarse coffee steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours. The result is a smooth, sweet concentrate you can enjoy over ice, with milk, or diluted with water.
What to expect
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Lower acidity
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Naturally sweeter flavour profile
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Super refreshing
Ideal for summer or anyone who prefers a gentler cup that still delivers on taste.
- Espresso: Short, Strong and Full of Punch
Espresso is the foundation of every café classic. It’s brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under high pressure. What you get is a small but mighty shot of concentrated coffee topped with a golden crema.
What you need
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An espresso machine
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Fresh beans and a good grinder
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Practice
Espresso rewards precision. But once you’ve got it, it opens the door to everything from straight shots to lattes and beyond.
- Moka Pot: Stovetop Strength with Italian Flair
The Moka pot is an old-school stovetop brewer that produces a rich, espresso-style coffee. It works by building steam pressure to push hot water through the coffee grounds.
What it delivers
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Strong, bold flavour
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A budget-friendly espresso alternative
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Loads of character
Perfect for lovers of intense, robust coffee with an edge.
Choosing Your Method
There’s no right way to make coffee, only the way that suits you. Whether you’re after bold intensity, light clarity or something in between, choosing the right brew method will help you get there.
And remember, the best brewing method in the world won’t save bad beans. So start with the good stuff.
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