How to make pour-over coffee

Pour over coffee has become the preferred method of preparation for coffee enthusiasts. It’s not just a preparation method; it’s an experience. Boutique coffee houses charge an arm and a leg for these carefully crafted coffee cups. The pour over coffee method uses carefully measured ratios of water and coffee bean grounds to bring out the full flavor of the coffee. 

What if you could enjoy this trending preparation method on your own at home? 

Beginner Basics

To get started, you’ll need the right equipment. You will need a coffee cup, ground coffee beans, cone-shaped dripper, and filter. You will also need a scale for measurements and a kettle for heating the water. The brewing process is more involved than with drip coffee. Start by measuring your coffee grounds and water. Place the coffee grounds in the filter and heat the water to the correct temperature for the type of coffee grounds you are brewing. Once the water is heated, slowly pour the water into the coffee grounds, allowing it to brew and filter down through the dripper and filter and into the coffee cup. Don’t pour too fast; it should take two to three minutes for a coffee cup worth of water. 

Common Mistakes

There is a delicate balance between the water and coffee grounds. It’s important to get the right ratio, or you could end up with watery and weak tasting or overly bitter coffee. The most precise measurement method is using a scale, but an easier method when you’re just getting started is to buy a coffee maker set with the measurements printed on it. 

The other most common mistake is pouring the water too fast, which creates channeling and reduces the brew time. Flood the grounds to make them bloom. Then slowly pour in a spiral pattern for maximum flavor. 

Buydeem Pour-Over Coffee Set

Coffee lovers that are looking to try out the pour over coffee method should consider the Buydeem Pour-Over Coffee Set Cozy Greenish. This simple to use coffee maker makes the best coffee with minimal effort. Getting started is easy because the set comes with everything you need from filter to dripper and even a coffee mug. There are large and clearly printed measurements on the coffee cup and the dripper, so you accurately measure the water and coffee bean grounds that you’ll need. This takes the guesswork out of getting the right ratios. 

Start enjoying fresh brewed pour over coffee at home with the Buydeem Pour-Over Coffee Set Cozy Greenish.