Making coffee at home can be more than a routine; it can be a quiet, intentional start to your day.
Pour over coffee is a manual brewing method where hot water is slowly poured over freshly ground coffee in a circular motion. The water flows through the grounds and filter by gravity, extracting a clean and balanced cup.
It takes a little more time and attention, but the result is worth it; a coffee that is more flavorful, customizable, and connected to the process.
What You’ll Need
- Pour-over brewer (V60, Chemex, or Kalita Wave, V60 is great for beginners)
- Coffee grinder (if using whole beans)
- Kettle (or any hot water source)
- Filter
- Scale (recommended for consistency)
- Thermometer (optional)
Step-by-Step Brewing Guide
1. Choose Your Coffee
- Start with fresh, quality beans. If you’re not sure where to begin, explore our selection and find what fits your taste.
2. Heat Your Water
- Heat water to 80–90°C (176–194°F).
3. Prepare Your Filter
- Place the filter in your brewer and rinse it with hot water.
This removes any paper taste and warms your equipment.
- Discard the rinse water.
4. Add Coffee Grounds
- Grind your coffee (medium grind works best) and add it to the filter.
- Use a ratio of 1:15 (1 gram of coffee to 15 grams of water).
5. Bloom
- Pour twice the weight of your coffee in water (e.g., 30g water for 15g coffee).
- Start in the center and pour in small circles.
- Let it sit for 30–45 seconds; this allows the coffee to release gas and prepare for extraction.
6. Main Pour
- Slowly pour the remaining water in a steady, controlled circular motion. Start from the center and gently spiral outward, then back toward the center; keeping the movement smooth and consistent.
- The goal is to evenly saturate all the grounds, allowing for a balanced extraction.
- Don’t rush. This step is where control makes the biggest difference in flavor.
- The total brew time should be around 2-4 minutes.
7. Serve
- Let the coffee fully drip through, then remove the brewer.
8. Enjoy the Process
- Pour your coffee into your cup and take a moment.
- This isn’t just about making coffee; it’s about starting your day with intention.
- Good coffee doesn’t rush. And neither should you.
