Whether you’ve never brewed before, or are simply looking to fine-tune your current brewing method, let this guide serve you as a starting point. The grinder you use, coffee you choose, and yes, even the water from your sink, can alter the taste in the cup. Every machine is different, so you’ll want to think of these parameters more as guidelines than law. Play around with your brewer and parameters to get each coffee to taste just how you like it.