Learn to Brew Like a Tradesman
Welcome to the jobsite of all things coffee. This ain’t no barista ballet — this is the blueprint zone. You’ll find simple, no-BS “recipes” for making every type of brew, whether you’re rigging up a pour-over in the break room or cold brewing in a bucket on site.
Each method comes with a visual guide, a list of what you need, and a breakdown that sounds more like site instructions than a snooty coffee blog. Plus, we’ll slap our recommended Construction Coffee blends on each one so you’re not guessing what to pair it with.
Coffee should hit hard, taste good, and keep you vertical. This page shows you how — step by step, one grind at a time. Let’s build something better than just another cup.
Drip Coffee (Mr. Reliable)
How to Make: Load filter, toss in medium grind, water in the tank, hit the switch. Done before your boots are tied.
Gear Needed: Drip machine, paper filter, medium ground coffee, water.
Pairs With: Crack of Dawn
Pour-Over (Not for the new guy)
How to Make: Heat water to 200°F, slowly pour over grounds in a filter like you’re trying not to piss it off. Spiral motion. No dump truck pours.
Gear Needed: Gooseneck kettle, cone dripper, paper filter, medium grind, just a little patience.
Pairs With: Soft Hands
French Press (No Electricity, No Problem)
How to Make: Toss in coarse grounds, add hot water, stir like a cement mixer, steep 4 mins, press slow and steady.
Gear Needed: French press, coarse ground coffee, hot water, stirring stick.
Pairs With: High Viz for the Visibly High (for flavor, not safety)
Espresso (The Overachiever)
How to Make: Finely ground coffee, tightly packed in the portafilter, 9 bars of pressure, 25-30 seconds. Tastes like a slap to the face that says "Get to work."
Gear Needed: Espresso machine, fine grind, tamper, steam wand if milk's involved.
Pairs With: Sparky’s Nightmare
Cold Brew (The Night Shift Special)
How to Make: Steep coarse coffee in cold water for 12–18 hours. Strain it. Pour in a pitcher one part concentrate one part water. Looks like dirty water. Hits like diesel. Share if you feel like it. We don't care either way.
Gear Needed: Large mason jar/bucket, coarse grind, cold water, filter.
Pairs With: King of the Castle
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