Preparation using a drip coffee maker

Coffee for drip coffee makers: aromatic, balanced, and roasted in Freiburg

The drip coffee maker is a classic – and with the right beans, it is one of the best ways to bring the various aromas of a coffee into the cup in a clear and balanced way. The key factors are high-quality green coffees, the appropriate roast level, and a grind size matched to the brewing method.

At our coffee roastery in Freiburg, we carefully select our green coffees and roast them gently. Our medium roasts are particularly suitable for drip coffee makers. They combine sweetness and body with a wide range of flavors: from chocolate, nut, and caramel to berry, stone fruit, and floral or spicy notes.

Our various single-origin coffees in particular demonstrate how strongly origin, processing, and roasting can shape the taste in the cup.

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Which coffee is suitable for a filter coffee machine?

For classic filter coffee, medium roasts are a particularly good starting point. They provide enough body while allowing more of the individual aromas of the raw coffee to shine through than very dark roasts.

If you prefer your coffee classic and mild, flavor profiles with chocolate, almond, nut, and caramel are ideal. Those looking for more complexity can opt for single origins with berries, stone fruit, floral notes, or a livelier fruit acidity.

This makes the drip coffee machine suitable for more than just uncomplicated everyday coffee. With high-quality beans, you can also taste the differences between growing regions and processing methods very well.

Find your favorite coffee for filter coffee

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    Coffee sampler pack: three medium roasts for the drip coffee maker

    Would you like to try different flavor profiles? Our medium roast coffee sampler pack combines Tannenwipfel, Hirschsprung, and Wilde Hilde – three coffees that showcase different sides of filter coffee.

    The Tannenwipfel blends 90% Arabica with 10% Robusta. Dark chocolate, spice, and a full body make it a great choice for those who like their filter coffee intense and full-bodied.

    The Hirschsprung, on the other hand, consists of 100% Arabica and is significantly smoother. Notes of almond and caramel meet a pleasant, light sweetness. This makes it an uncomplicated, balanced coffee for every day.

    The Wilde Hilde rounds out the pack with a sweet and chocolatey profile as well as a subtle fruit note. It also consists of 100% Arabica and combines classic coffee aromas with a bit more vibrancy.

    This allows you to compare directly, with just one sampler pack, how different medium roasts from a filter coffee machine can taste.

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    Our coffee collection: Single origins with a variety of flavors

    You can find even more variety in our entire coffee collection. In addition to balanced blends, we offer various single-origin coffees from different growing regions around the world.

    For example, Brazilian coffees often feature chocolate, hazelnut, almond, caramel, or subtle fruit notes. An India Monsooned Malabar heads in a completely different direction with its spicy, full-bodied, and earthy character.

    Coffees from African growing regions, on the other hand, can be significantly fruitier and more floral. Our Ethiopia Sidamo, for instance, exhibits aromas of black tea, white peach, and floral notes.

    Coffees from Colombia also reveal a different facet: the Casa Verde, for example, combines cane sugar, chocolate, and floral notes.

    Since coffee is a natural product and harvests and availability change, our selection is constantly evolving. That is precisely the appeal of our coffee collection: you can get to know different countries of origin, varieties, and processing methods and find out which flavor profile you like best.

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Setting up your drip coffee maker correctly: grind size and coffee amount

Even with an automatic drip coffee maker, you can significantly influence the flavor. Grind size and dosage are particularly important.

For drip coffee, you should choose a medium grind size. The coffee grounds should be noticeably coarser than for espresso, but finer than for a French press.

A recommended starting point is about 60 g of coffee per liter of water. Accordingly, you can start with approximately 30 g of coffee for 500 ml of water.

If you find the coffee too strong, you can reduce the amount of coffee slightly. Conversely, if it is too weak, you can increase the dosage accordingly.

The grind size also influences extraction: If the water runs through very quickly and the coffee tastes thin or unpleasantly sour, a slightly finer grind size may help. If the coffee tastes bitter, dry, or over-extracted, try a slightly coarser setting.

Try to only change one parameter at a time. This way, you can better understand which setting actually improves your drip coffee.

What brewing temperature is suitable for filter coffee?

With many filter coffee machines, the temperature is regulated automatically. If your device has a temperature selection feature, roughly 92 to 96 °C is a good starting point.

Medium and slightly lighter roasts often benefit from a higher temperature, as this allows their aromas to be released more effectively.

If you use a paper filter, you can briefly rinse it with hot water before brewing. This reduces any potential paper taste and simultaneously preheats the filter holder and carafe.

After brewing, you should enjoy the coffee as fresh as possible. If it stands on a hot warming plate for a long time, its taste will change increasingly and can become bitter or dry. A thermal carafe is therefore particularly practical if you want to keep a larger amount of coffee warm for an extended period.