First, choose what you prefer. Some like it dark. Others prefer blondes.
Preparation is important. Warm everything up. Make sure your equipment is clean!
Things go better in a warm room. The smell is intoxicating. You may occasionally find your equipment bulges, this is normal and some like to release the pressure manually. Sometimes there is foam on the top. After a while, you'll realise things have ended. Simply pop her on the draining board and let it drain out. Don't worry about all the muck at the bottom.