Brew for glory with this custom brew guide for our September 2026 edition!
If you’re a regular Coffeevine subscriber, you will know that you can get a pretty delicious cup of coffee out of most beans by using a simple standard recipe. However, many of our roasters offer their own specific recipes so you can really bring out the best flavours. We offer this monthly brew guide to help you get the best experience.
We hope you’ll enjoy these lots as much as we enjoyed picking them for you.
Now, let’s get brewing!
☕ What’s in the September 2026 Coffeevine Box?
This month’s selection features some truly delicious coffees from:
- WACO
- Blossom
- CIME
- Metric
- Look Alive!
- Decaf Nation
If you’re looking to brew with intent, these recipes will guide your hand and elevate your daily ritual.
🔧 Basic Brewing Setup – What You’ll Need
Before diving into the recipes, here’s what we recommend having on hand:
Precision scales (with or without timer)
Burr grinder (e.g. Comandante)
Your preferred brew method – V60, Origami, Kalita Wave, AeroPress, etc.
Freshly filtered or custom mineralized water (We use Lotus mineral drops and Apax Lab mineral concentrate drops)
Clean decanter or vessel
Pouring kettle (or regular kettle + steady hand)
Agitator or spoon for stirring
🔄 Tip: Always grind your coffee fresh before brewing for maximum aroma.
❄️ Storage Tip: Vacuum-seal in portions, label, and freeze if needed.
If you’re pulling espresso at home, we use the Profitec Pro600 and ProT64 grinder for consistent results.
📋 Brew Recipes – Filter & Espresso
☕ WACO
Filter (V60)
Coffee: 20g
Grind: Medium
Water: 320g @ 94°C
Steps:
0:00 – Add your coffee to the brewer. Bloom with 60g of water for 30 seconds.
0:30 – Follow the first step with two equal pours of 130g. Make sure you never let the coffee dry out completely.
Espresso
Dose: 21g
Yield: 45g
Time: 27 seconds
☕ Blossom
Filter (V60)
Coffee: 15g
- Grind: Medium-fine
Water: 250g @ 94°C
Steps:
0:00 – Add 50g of water to kick-start the brewing process.
0:30 – Then add add 150g of water in a steady pour.
- 1:30 – Add the remaining 100g of water and let drain completely.
Espresso
Dose: 18g
Yield: 45g
Time: 25 – 30 seconds
☕ CIME
Filter (V60)
Coffee: 15g
- Grind: Medium
Water: 250g @ 95°C
Steps:
0:00 – Bloom with 50g of water for 40 seconds.
0:40 – Then slowly add 150g of water in a circular pattern.
- 1:30 – Add the remaining 100g down the center. Give the brewer a good tap and let the coffee drain completely.
Espresso
Dose: 20g
Yield: 42g
Time: 32 seconds
☕ Metric
Filter (V60)
Coffee: 15g
- Grind: Medium
Water: 255g @ 96°C
Steps:
0:00 – Bloom with 30g of water for 30 seconds.
0:30 – Then top up your water to 105g.
- 1:05 – Continue to add up to 180g.
1:40 – Add the remaining water up to 255g. Swirl your vessel before pouring!
☕ Look Alive!
Filter (V60)
Coffee: 17g
- Grind: Medium
Water: 260g @ 95°C
Steps:
0:00 – Start with a 30 second bloom using 60g of water.
0:30 – Then add 2 x 100g of water in two consecutive pulses. Swirl before serving!
☕ Decaf Nation:
Filter (V60)
Coffee: 20g
- Grind: Medium-coarse (decaf coffees prefer a coarser grind)
Water: 300g @ 90°C
Steps:
0:00 – Bloom with 30g of water for about 30 seconds.
0:30 –Then add 50g more to fully saturate the bed and when almost dry, add 100g more.
- 1:00 – Always wait for the coffee to almost completely dry before adding more water. Finish with 100g to complete the 300g total.
💬 Share Your Thoughts
Tried any of these recipes? Have your own method? Drop a comment below or tag @thecoffeevine on Instagram with your brew photos. We love hearing how you’re enjoying your coffee.
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