Save this somewhere handy—your phone, a sticky note, whatever. It's your go-to for the first few brews.

• Ratio: 1:16 (20g coffee / 320g water)
• Water temp: 195–205°F (just off the boil)
• Grind size: medium-fine, like coarse sand
• Bloom: 40g water, 30 seconds
• Total brew time: 2:30–3:30 minutes
• Pour pattern: slow spirals, center out, steady stream

Take a photo of this or write it down. Future you will thank you.