Pour-over · Brew guide
Pour-Over Basics
A clean, bright cup from a simple cone dripper. Learn the pour, the timing and how to fix coffee that tastes sour or bitter.
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- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Makes
- 1 mug (about 12 oz)
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (about 20 g) coffee, ground medium
- 1⅔ cups (about 340 ml) water, just off the boil
Equipment
- Cone dripper (size 02) and paper filter
- Gooseneck or regular kettle
- Mug or small server
- Kitchen scale and timer, or a tablespoon
Gear for this recipe
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- Fellow Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle Pour-over brewing, where a slow, steady pour and a set temperature help. Who it suits, and who should skip it
- Generic cone style Ceramic cone dripper (size 02) A clean, bright mug of coffee, one to two cups at a time. Who it suits, and who should skip it
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- To be chosen Small digital kitchen scale Anyone who wants repeatable coffee, with the same ratio every time. Who it suits, and who should skip it
- James Hoffmann How to Make the Best Coffee at Home Beginners who want clear explanations of the basics, with photos. Who it suits, and who should skip it
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Instructions
- Place the filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water. Pour the rinse water out of the mug.
- Add the coffee and tap the dripper flat. Pour just enough water to wet all the grounds (about double the weight of the coffee) and wait 30 seconds.
- Pour the rest of the water in slow circles, keeping the water level steady, until you reach the full amount.
- Let it drip until the bed of coffee is flat, around 2½ to 3 minutes in total. Remove the dripper and enjoy.
Tip: if the cup tastes sour, grind a little finer. If it tastes harsh or bitter, grind a little coarser.