# Brew Methods Reference — BrewLogica

Last Updated: March 2026

BrewLogica supports 10 brew methods. Each method has a guided timer with phase-specific tips, recommended parameters, and a unique MCP tool value used when logging brews via `create_brew`.

## All Methods at a Glance

| Method         | Grind               | Ratio        | Time          | Temp     | MCP Value        |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Espresso       | Fine                | 1:2 – 1:2.5  | 25–35 sec     | 90–96°C  | `espresso`       |
| V60            | Medium-fine         | 1:15 – 1:17  | 2:30–3:30 min | 90–96°C  | `v60`            |
| Chemex         | Medium-coarse       | 1:15 – 1:17  | 4:00–5:00 min | 92–96°C  | `chemex`         |
| AeroPress      | Medium-fine to fine | 1:6 – 1:16   | 1:00–3:00 min | 80–96°C  | `aeropress`      |
| French Press   | Coarse              | 1:15 – 1:17  | 4:00 min      | 92–96°C  | `french_press`   |
| Kalita Wave    | Medium              | 1:15 – 1:16  | 2:30–3:30 min | 90–96°C  | `kalita_wave`    |
| Cold Brew      | Coarse              | 1:8 – 1:10   | 12–24 hours   | Cold (4–18°C)   | `cold_brew`      |
| Moka Pot       | Fine-medium         | Fixed by pot | 3:00–5:00 min | Fill chamber preheated | `moka_pot`       |
| Siphon         | Medium              | 1:14 – 1:16  | 3:00–4:00 min | 90–96°C  | `siphon`         |
| Clever Dripper | Medium-coarse       | 1:15 – 1:16  | 3:30–4:00 min | 90–96°C  | `clever_dripper` |

All ratios are expressed as coffee:water by weight.

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## Espresso

MCP value: `espresso`

* Grind size: Fine

* Ratio: 1:2 – 1:2.5 (dose:yield)

* Typical dose: 14–20g

* Typical yield: 28–50g

* Brew time: 25–35 seconds

* Water temperature: 90–96°C

Notes: High pressure extraction. Ratio is dose:yield by weight. Classic is 1:2 (18g in, 36g out).

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## V60 (Pour-Over)

MCP value: `v60`

* Grind size: Medium-fine

* Ratio: 1:15 – 1:17

* Typical dose: 15–18g

* Typical yield: 225–300g water

* Brew time: 2:30–3:30 minutes

* Water temperature: 90–96°C

Notes: Bloom 30–45 seconds with 2x dose water. Single or multiple pours. Lighter roasts suit higher temps.

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## Chemex

MCP value: `chemex`

* Grind size: Medium-coarse

* Ratio: 1:15 – 1:17

* Typical dose: 30–42g

* Typical yield: 450–700g water

* Brew time: 4:00–5:00 minutes

* Water temperature: 92–96°C

Notes: Thicker filters require coarser grind vs V60. Suited for larger brews. Clean, bright cup profile.

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## AeroPress

MCP value: `aeropress`

* Grind size: Medium-fine to fine

* Ratio: 1:6 – 1:16

* Typical dose: 15–18g

* Typical yield: 90–280g water

* Brew time: 1:00–3:00 minutes

* Water temperature: 80–96°C

Notes: Highly versatile. Standard press or inverted method. Lower temps reduce bitterness.

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## French Press

MCP value: `french_press`

* Grind size: Coarse

* Ratio: 1:15 – 1:17

* Typical dose: 30g

* Typical yield: 450g water

* Brew time: 4:00 minutes

* Water temperature: 92–96°C

Notes: Steep 4 minutes, plunge slowly. Coarse grind prevents sediment passing through filter. Full immersion method.

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## Kalita Wave

MCP value: `kalita_wave`

* Grind size: Medium

* Ratio: 1:15 – 1:16

* Typical dose: 20–25g

* Typical yield: 300–400g water

* Brew time: 2:30–3:30 minutes

* Water temperature: 90–96°C

Notes: Flat-bottom dripper with 3-hole design. More forgiving than V60. Consistent extraction across the bed.

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## Cold Brew

MCP value: `cold_brew`

* Grind size: Coarse

* Ratio: 1:8 – 1:10 (concentrate)

* Typical dose: 100g

* Typical yield: 800–1000g water

* Steep time: 12–24 hours

* Water temperature: Cold (4–18°C)

Notes: Steep at room temp or in fridge. Concentrate is typically diluted 1:1 before serving. Low acidity result.

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## Moka Pot

MCP value: `moka_pot`

* Grind size: Fine-medium

* Ratio: Fixed by pot size

* Dose: Fill basket level

* Brew time: 3:00–5:00 minutes

* Water temperature: Fill chamber preheated

Notes: Stovetop pressure brewer. Use preheated water in lower chamber. Medium heat to avoid burnt taste.

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## Siphon (Vacuum Pot)

MCP value: `siphon`

* Grind size: Medium

* Ratio: 1:14 – 1:16

* Typical dose: 20–25g

* Typical yield: 280–400g water

* Brew time: 3:00–4:00 minutes

* Water temperature: 90–96°C

Notes: Theatrical full-immersion method using vapor pressure. Stir gently during steep. Produces a clean, complex cup.

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## Clever Dripper

MCP value: `clever_dripper`

* Grind size: Medium-coarse

* Ratio: 1:15 – 1:16

* Typical dose: 20–22g

* Typical yield: 300–350g water

* Brew time: 3:30–4:00 minutes

* Water temperature: 90–96°C

Notes: Immersion dripper with valve. Steep with lid on, then drain by placing on cup. Forgiving for beginners.

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## Using Brew Methods via MCP

When logging a brew via the `create_brew` MCP tool, pass the MCP Value as the `method` parameter:

```
create_brew(
  method: "v60",
  dose_grams: 15,
  yield_grams: 250,
  time_seconds: 195,
  rating: 4,
  notes: "Floral, light body"
)
```

You can also use natural language and BrewLogica's AI will parse the method:
"Log a V60: 15g coffee, 250g water, 3 minutes 15 seconds"

## Related Documentation

* MCP Tools Reference: [https://brewlogica.app/docs/tools](https://brewlogica.app/docs/tools)

* Examples: [https://brewlogica.app/docs/examples](https://brewlogica.app/docs/examples)

* Brew Methods Compared (citation page): [https://brewlogica.app/brew-methods-compared](https://brewlogica.app/brew-methods-compared)