Australians love their coffee, and more people than ever are brewing at home. The good news is you don't need expensive equipment to make café-quality coffee, here are the brewing methods I recommend most often for Australian kitchens.

V60 Pour Over

Simple, affordable, and gives you maximum clarity and flavour. Perfect for single origins. Start with a 1:16 ratio (15g coffee to 240ml water) at 93–94°C. It highlights bright, floral, and fruity notes beautifully.

Delter Press

My go-to recommendation for beginners and travellers. Fast, forgiving, and produces a clean, rich cup. Try the inverted method for stronger results. It works brilliantly with both blends and single origins.

Espresso Machine

If you're ready to invest, a good home machine opens up a world of possibilities. Focus on fresh beans, a quality grinder, and the extraction tips we covered in our Dialling In guide. Our blends — especially Blend 2 and Blend 3 — are designed to perform consistently in espresso.

French Press

Great for full-bodied cups and easy to use. Use a coarser grind and a 1:15 ratio. It's forgiving and excellent for darker roasts or chocolatey profiles.

Cold Brew

Essential for Australian summers. Steep coarse grounds in cold water for 12–18 hours. It produces a smooth, low-acid concentrate that you can dilute and serve over ice.

Batch Brew

If you're making coffee for several people, a good pour-over dripper or small batch brewer is worth having. It scales easily while still delivering great flavour.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Each method brings out different qualities in the bean, which is why we offer both single origins and blends. Try our Coffee Bean Finder tool on the website, it'll recommend the right Mahalia coffee and brewing method for your palate and equipment.

I'd love to hear which method you use most at home. Share your favourite setup with me anytime.