Six questions, about a minute, and one brewing method that actually suits the way you live.
If you’ve been meaning to make better coffee at home but don’t know where to start, this quiz is for you. Answer six quick questions about your mornings, your taste and your patience, and it will match you with one of six brewing methods: pour-over, French press, South Indian filter, AeroPress, moka pot or cold brew. You’ll also get a starter kit list and a couple of posts to read next.
Which brewer are you?
6 quick questions, 1 perfect cup
Got your result? Brew it now
Every post on The Daily Brew has Brew Buddy, our ratio calculator and brew timer, in the sidebar. On a phone you’ll find it further down the page. Tap Brew it now with Brew Buddy on your result and it switches to your method, works out how much coffee and water you need, and talks you through each step with a timer.
The six brewing methods at a glance
Curious about the ones you didn’t get? Here’s how all six compare, using the same starting recipes Brew Buddy uses.
| Method | Best for | Coffee to water | Grind | Brew time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | Clean, bright black coffee | 1:16 | Medium-fine | About 3 minutes |
| French press | Rich coffee for a few people | 1:15 | Coarse | About 4 minutes |
| South Indian filter | Strong decoction with hot milk | 1:5 (decoction) | Fine filter blend | About 15 minutes |
| AeroPress | One quick cup, at home or travelling | 1:14 | Fine-medium | About 2 minutes |
| Moka pot | Strong, espresso-like coffee on the stove | 1:9 | Fine, not espresso-fine | About 5 minutes |
| Cold brew | Smooth iced coffee made ahead | 1:8 (then dilute) | Extra coarse | 12 to 18 hours in the fridge |
These are starting points, not rules. Once you’ve made a few cups, nudge the ratio towards stronger or milder until it tastes right to you.
How the quiz picks your brewer
Each answer adds points to the methods that fit it. Someone who wants coffee in under five minutes leans towards an AeroPress or a moka pot, while someone who would rather prep once and forget about it leans towards cold brew. The method with the most points wins, and the result shows how your answers split between your top three, in case you’re torn.
There’s no wrong answer, and no method is better than the others. The best one is simply the one you’ll actually use every morning.
Your turn
Which brewer did you get, and does it match what you already use at home?
how many Filter Kaapi Keepers are out there?
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