Comment faire du bon café ? Guide complet pour amateurs exigeants

How to make good coffee A complete guide for demanding coffee lovers

published on 09.10.2025 — by Marc-Alexandre Emond-Boisjoly — 5 mins of reading —

Any discerning coffee lover will tell you that making the best coffee is more than just pressing a button. The quality of a cup depends on a series of precise choices and gestures: type of coffee, grind, water, brewing method, time and temperature.
In this guide, we'll show you how to transform your habits to go from a decent coffee to a specialty coffee that enhances your taste experience, cup after cup.

Choosing the right coffee: the basis of good coffee

Opt for specialty coffee beans

The starting point is simple: no good coffee without quality coffee beans. Specialty coffees are distinguished by their traceability, their terroir and a specially adapted roasting process. Choosing this type of coffee means investing in authenticity and aromatic richness.

Fresh coffee and the right grind

A fresh coffee changes everything. Ideally, grinding just before brewing preserves volatile aromas. Depending on the method you use, adapt the grind: fine for espresso, medium for filter, coarser for French press.

Coffee to suit your taste

Some coffees are fruity and lively, others chocolaty and round. Dare to vary types of coffee allows you to explore the whole world of specialty coffees.

Water: the invisible but essential ingredient

Water temperature and its impact

Visit water temperature has a direct influence on extraction: too cold and you under-extract (acidic, flat coffee); too hot and you burn the aromas (bitterness). The ideal setting? Between 90 and 96°C for most methods.

Hot or cold water: when to use each method

Hot water A classic infusion for an energizing morning coffee.
Cold water The "cold brew" method produces a mild, refreshing coffee with low acidity, perfect for summer.

How to make the best coffee

Filter coffee makers and filter holders: gentle brewing

Visit filter coffee makers manual (V60, Kalita, Chemex) for clear, aromatic coffee. The filter holder and controlled pouring give a balanced, elegant extraction.

French Press and immersion: infusion time and intensity

Visit French press offers a full-bodied, velvety coffee. Check the infusion time (approx. 4 minutes) for a harmonious result.

Coffee machines: speed and consistency

Visit automatic coffee machines or semi-automatic machines guarantee consistency and comfort. They are ideal for enthusiasts who want a good coffee quickly, even if they leave less room for experimentation.

Tips to enhance your taste experience

Coffee/water ratios and water temperature

A good place to start: 1 g coffee to 16 g water. Adjust to your preferences. The precision of the scale and thermometer guarantee a reproducible, well-balanced cup of coffee.

Preparing your ground coffee or freshly ground beans properly

Avoid the pre-ground coffee stored too long: it quickly loses its aromas. Prefer to grind your fresh coffee beans just before infusion.

Further accessories

A good manual grinder, a gooseneck kettle, and a dripper like the Dwell Dripper.

FAQ

How to make even better coffee at home?

Choose specialty coffee, weigh your doses, use filtered water and respect the brewing ratios.

Should I choose ground or whole-bean coffee?

Always the coffee beansGround just before infusion, to preserve freshness and aromas.

What is the best water temperature for making coffee?

Between 90 and 96°C for most infusion methods.

Can you make a good cup of coffee with an automatic coffee machine?

Yes, if you use freshly roasted specialty coffee and the machine is properly adjusted.

Conclusion

Making good coffee means mastering a subtle balance between quality grains, appropriate grinding, water, method and precision. Discerning connoisseurs know that there is no single recipe, but a series of gestures that lead to the perfect cup.

👉 Explore our specialty coffees and perfect your ritual with accessories like the Dwell Dripper