The Art of Pour Over Coffee
Pour over coffee is more than just a brewing method—it's a meditative ritual that produces some of the cleanest, most flavorful coffee you can make at home.
What You'll Need
- Fresh, quality coffee beans
- A pour over dripper (V60, Chemex, or Kalita Wave)
- Filter papers
- A gooseneck kettle
- A scale
- A timer
The Process
- Grind: Medium-fine, like sea salt
- Ratio: 1:16 coffee to water (e.g., 20g coffee to 320g water)
- Temperature: 195-205°F (90-96°C)
- Bloom: Pour 2x the coffee weight in water, wait 30-45s
- Pour: Slow, circular motions in stages
- Total time: 2:30-3:30 minutes
The result? A clean, complex cup that highlights the unique characteristics of your beans.
