How to Brew – Pour Over

Here's a step-by-step guide for making pour-over coffee with the proper ratio.
I'll describe the steps and then generate images for reference.
Tools and Ingredients:

  • Freshly ground coffee (medium grind, like sea salt)
  • Filtered water (heated to 195-205°F)
  • Pour-over dripper (e.g., Hario V60, Chemex, or Kalita Wave)
  • Paper or metal filter (depending on your dripper)
  • Scale (for precise measurement)
  • Kettle (preferably gooseneck)
  • Mug or carafe

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:16 ratio is ideal. For example:
• 20g of coffee → 320g (or mL) of water

Instructions

Step 1: Heat Water

  • Heat water to 195-205°F just below boiling).

Step 2: Prepare the Filter and Dripper

  • Place the filter in your dripper.
  • Rinse the filter with hot water to remove any paper taste and preheat the dripper.
  • Discard the rinse water.

Step 3: Weigh and Grind Coffee

  • Weigh 20g of coffee beans.
  • Grind them to a medium consistency, like coarse sea salt.

Step 4: Set Up the Dripper

  • Place the dripper on your carafe or mug.
  • Add the ground coffee to the filter and gently shake to level the bed.

Step 5: Bloom (First Pour)

  • Start your timer and pour 40-50g of hot water over the coffee grounds.
  • Allow it to bloom (release gases) for 30-45 seconds.

Step 6: Continue Pouring

  • Slowly pour the remaining water in small, concentric circles, keeping the water level consistent.
  • Pour in stages, aiming for 2-3 total pours to reach 320g of water.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

  • Once the water has drained completely (around 3-4 minutes total), remove the dripper.
  • Stir the coffee in the carafe or mug for even flavor distribution.

Enjoy

  • Enjoy your freshly brewed pour-over coffee!

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