Brew Recipes From Rugged Coffee Co.
Explore our curated collection of specialty coffee brew recipes designed for home baristas, coffee lovers, and anyone who wants to elevate their daily ritual. These recipes reflect the same craftsmanship, precision, and flavor profiles we bring to weddings, corporate events, conferences, conventions, and private celebrations across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, Palm Springs, Temecula, Santa Barbara, Ventura County, and Las Vegas.
Whether you're brewing at home or planning an event, these recipes showcase the intentionality behind every cup we serve.
ESPRO BLOOM DRIPPER
Coffee Dose: 24g
Water Dose : 400g
Brew Time: 3:20 - 3:40
Grind Setting: Medium/Fine
DIRECTIONS:
The Bloom:
Start a timer and Pour 55g - 60g of hot water over the coffee grounds to fully saturate.
Let it sit until the timer reads 40 seconds.
The Brew:
Pour water slowly in a spiral-like pour until you get to 150g. This should take about 20 seconds.
Wait 20 seconds.
When the timer reaches 1:20, then slowly start pouring up to 225g. This should take about 20 seconds.
Wait 20 seconds.
When the timer reaches 2:00, then slowly start pouring until the scale reads 300g. This should take about 20 seconds.
Wait 20 seconds.
When the timer reaches 2:40, slowly start pouring the last pour up to 400g (+/- 3g). This should take about 20 seconds.
The Finish:
Let the water seep through the ground bed until there are no more puddles of water remaining, then stop the timer.
Carefully remove the Bloom Dripper from the server and throw the spent filter and grounds away.
ESPRESSO RECIPE
Brew Parameters:
18.5-19 grams of Ground Coffee
32-35 grams of Yielded Espresso
26-30 seconds of Extraction Time
Directions:
Remove the portafilter from the espresso machine and wipe dry.
Place portafilter onto a scale and tare.
Move the portafilter over to the espresso grinder and start grinding.
Once the brew basket is full, place the portafilter back onto the scale.
The scale should read 22 grams.
Disperse the coffee evenly throughout the brew basket.
Tamp with even pressure.
Insert the portafilter into the espresso machine and begin extraction until the proper gram weight of yielded espresso is dispensed, then check the time.
FRENCH PRESS
Brew Parameters
1,000 grams of hot water
66 grams of coffee beans
Grind: Coarse
Directions:
Grind the coffee on a course setting and add to the french press.
Start the timer and add all 1,000 grams of hot water over the grounds.
After 2 minutes, use the stir stick to stir.
After the 5:00 minute mark, plunge slowly and decant all of the contents.
KALITA WAVE
Brew Parameters:
25 grams of coffee
425 grams of water
Brew Time: 3:00-3:15 minutes
Directions:
Start by placing a fresh paper filter in your Kalita Wave
Pour the hot water over the paper filter.
Add the freshly ground coffee to the wet paper filter.
Place the Kalita Wave and carafe onto the scale and press the "Tare" button
Pour hot water over the grounds until you reach 60 grams and let sit for 30 seconds
Waiting 30 seconds gives the coffee enough time release the carbon dioxide.
After 30 seconds, start extracting the coffee by pouring in the same spiral motion.
Continuously pour until you reach the 425 gram mark.
While pouring, the spirals should go from the center to the outside of the Wave and back inward.