Brew Guides

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At SlowFlow, we believe coffee isn’t just a drink — it’s a moment to pause, connect, and create something beautiful. That’s why we’ve created simple brew guides to help you get the most out of every bag.

Our light roasted coffees are designed for clarity, sweetness, and complexity — especially when brewed with intention. Whether you're just getting started or dialing in your morning ritual, these guides are here to help you enjoy the full SlowFlow experience.

A clean, refreshing iced coffee brewed using an immersion pour over method.
By brewing hot and cooling instantly over ice, this method preserves clarity, lifts aromatics, and keeps acidity bright — without dilution or heaviness. Ideal for light-roast coffees and warm days.

Why We Brew This Way

For iced pour over, we use immersion brewing at a balanced strength (1:14) to fully extract sweetness and structure before chilling. Cooling the coffee instantly over ice locks in flavour, ensuring the final cup is crisp, expressive, and refreshing. Never flat or watered down.

Brew Method

Coffee:15 g
Grind:Medium
Hot Water:140 g @ 94°C
Ice:70 g
Ratio:1:14
Total Brew Time: >5:00
Brewer: Hario Switch

Place the Hario Switch on a coffee server and close the switch.

Add 140 g hot water to the brewer.

Add 15 g ground coffee.

Give a gentle stir to ensure all grounds are fully saturated.

Steep for 5 minutes (immersion phase).

While steeping, add 70 g of ice to the coffee server.

At 5:00, open the switch and let the coffee draw down directly over the ice.

Gently swirl the server to melt the ice and cool the coffee evenly.

Serve over fresh ice in a chilled glass.

Result

Bright, juicy, and clean. With lifted tasting notes, refreshing acidity, and a crisp, cooling finish. A simple, thoughtful way to enjoy iced coffee at its best.


Perfect for hot summer days.

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A light, sparkling coffee soda made with filter coffee for clarity and refreshment. Compared to espresso, filter coffee creates a cleaner, more delicate base that allows carbonation to lift acidity and aromatics without heaviness — making it an ideal choice for hot summer days.

Why We Brew Stronger

For coffee soda, we brew filter coffee at a slightly higher strength (1:14) to account for dilution from ice and soda water. Starting with a more concentrated brew ensures the final drink stays balanced, expressive, and refreshing — with brightness and sweetness carried through the fizz.

Filter Coffee Base

Coffee: 15 g
Grind: Medium
Water: 210 g @ 94°C
Ratio: 1:14
Brew Time: 2:30–3:00

Bloom: 40 seconds with 45 g
Pour: Slow, gentle circular pours until 210 g total

Target Cup
Balanced with bright citrus acidity and a smooth caramel finish.

Allow the brewed coffee to cool completely before building the drink.

Build the Coffee Soda

Brewed Coffee: 100 g (cooled)
Soda Water: 70 g
Ratio: 7:10 (soda : coffee)
Ice: As needed

Method

  1. Fill a glass with ice
  2. Add 100 g chilled filter coffee
  3. Gently top with 70 g soda water
  4. Stir lightly to combine

Result

Light, crisp, and refreshing — with lifted florals, citrus sparkle, and a clean, effervescent finish.
A perfect coffee drink for hot summer days.

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Coffee: 20g

Grind: Medium

Water: 300g @ 93°C

Ratio: 1:15

Brew Time: 2:45-3:00

Bloom for 50 seconds with 60g, then slow circular pours until finished. Aim for a 2:45-3:00 minutes brew time.

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Each drip bag is pre-measured with 12g of freshly ground coffee, designed to balance sweetness, body, and clarity when brewed with around 180-200ml of water.

How to brew

  1. Hang drip bag over your cup.
  2. Pour ~40ml of hot water (~95°C) to bloom the coffee for 40 seconds.
  3. Continue pouring until you reach 180–200ml.
  4. Let the water drip through (~3 minutes).
  5. Remove the bag and enjoy.

Easy Brew Tip:

If you do not have brewing gear handy. Just bloom with a small amount of hot water enough to wet all the coffee, wait 40 seconds.

Fill the drip bag to the top with hot water. Let it drip until the water level drops close to the coffee bed. Repeat this two more times. Total brew time should be around 3 minutes.

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Coffee: 18g

Grind: Coarse

Water: 300g @ 93°C

Steep: 4:00 min

Start your timer and fully saturate the grounds with water. Stir to agitate grounds after 1 min. Slowly press plunger down halfway to ensure all the grounds are fully submerged. At 4 minutes, plunge with even pressure all the way down.

For cleaner taste, decant into another vessel after brewing.

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Inverted method

Coffee: 13g

Grind: Medium-fine

Water: 180g @ 90°C

Brew Time: 1:30 steep + 30 sec press

With the AeroPress in the inverted position. Bloom with 50g water, stir gently ad wait for 30 seconds. Add remaining water, stir gently and wait until 1:30. Flip & press slowly for 1:00. Aim to finish at 2:30

Wait 20-30 second, then serve and enjoy,

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Coffee: 100g

Grind: Coarse

Water: 1000g @ Room Temperature

Ratio: 1:10

Brew Time: 12-24 hours

A sweet spot for cold brew, creating a cup that’s smooth, rich, and balanced without being too heavy or watered down. At this strength, the coffee has enough body to shine over ice, while still leaving room for you to adjust, just add a bit of water if you want to open up the flavours a bit more.

Best enjoyed:

Over plenty of ice for a clean, refreshing cup. With a splash of milk for a creamier texture. Or keep it simple. Straight from the fridge for a slow, cooling pause.

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Coffee in: 18g

Coffee out: 36g

Grind: Fine

Ratio: 1:2

Brew Time: 25-30 seconds

A 1:2 ratio means you’re extracting double the weight of liquid compared to the dry coffee you use. This balance tends to highlight both sweetness and body, giving you a rich, syrupy espresso that doesn’t taste overly sharp or watered down.

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