Master the Pour Over
Pour-over brewing is a ritual of precision and patience, extracting every nuance of flavor. Its gentle, intentional process delivers a cup of coffee that is vibrant, clean, and beautifully balanced—an experience to be savored in every sip.
1. Heat Water
Bring about 600 grams (20 ounces) of water to a boil at a temperature between 195° and 205°F (90° and 96°C).
2. Measure & Grind
Zero out your scale and grind about 30 grams of coffee to a table salt texture. We recommend a burr grinder to ensure precise consistency.
3. Prepare
Place a filter into your pour over dripper, and rinse the filter by pouring hot water through it to eliminate any paper taste that may be caused by your filter. This will also warm up the dripper and carafe. Once you have rinsed your filter, empty the rinse water from the carafe.
4. Transfer Coffee
Place the ground coffee into the filter and gently shake the filter to level the surface of the ground coffee. This will allow the water to flow through the coffee more evenly. Once level, place the entire setup on top of a digital scale and zero out the weight.
5. Bloom
Start a timer and begin pouring 60g of water slowly over coffee starting from the center and moving in a steady spiral towards the edge and back again until all grounds are saturated. Allow the coffee to “bloom” for 30 to 45 seconds before moving on to additional pours.
6. Second Pour
After the bloom, proceed to pour 90 grams of water in a slow, steady spiral from the center and moving to the edge and back bringing the total to 150 grams of water. While pouring, aim to submerge all the coffee grams on the surface of the bed which will allow even extraction throughout the process. Allow the coffee to rest for 45 - 60 seconds before proceeding to additional pours..
6. Third Pour
As the time elapses, and the mixture of coffee and water from the second pour sinks to the bottom of the filter, pour an additional 100 grams of water in the same manner used for the second pour. This will bring your total to 250 grams and should take about 15-20 seconds.
6. Final Pour
As the coffee and water mixture from the third pour drops to the bottom of the filter, proceed to make your last and final pour. Add 100 grams of water bringing your total to 350 grams of water. This pour should take around 20 seconds.
7. Enjoy
Immerse yourself in the delicate, layered flavors of your perfectly brewed pour-over. Each sip is a testament to the art of slow, intentional coffee making. Savor it black to appreciate its complexity, or add your favorite sweetener or a splash of milk to suit your taste.