Pour-over coffee is an excellent way to highlight the delicate flavours and aromas of high-quality coffee beans. This brewing method gives you full control over the extraction process, resulting in a clean, balanced, and nuanced cup. Here’s everything you need to know to master pour-over brewing at home.
What You’ll Need
- Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans – We recommend our Ethiopia Sidama for its floral and citrusy notes. (Shop now)
- Burr Coffee Grinder – A precise grind is essential. The Wilfa Svart Aroma Grinder provides consistent results for pour-over. (Browse grinders)
- Pour-Over Coffee Maker – The Hario V60 produces a bright, clean cup, while the Chemex offers a slightly fuller body. (Explore drippers)
- Gooseneck Kettle – The Felicita Square Temperature Control Kettle provides excellent temperature control and precision pouring. (Find kettles)
- Coffee Scale – The Hario V60 Drip Scale ensures accurate measurements for perfect extraction. (View scales)
- Filtered Water – Water should be heated to 93°C (just off the boil) for optimal extraction.
- Paper Filter – Choose a filter designed for your dripper, such as Hario V60 Paper Filters. (Shop Filter Papers)
Step-by-Step Guide
A 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio is ideal. Use 15g of coffee for 250g of water. Grind to a medium-fine consistency—similar to granulated sugar. The Wilfa Svart Aroma Grinder allows for precise control over grind size.
Step 2: Heat Your Water
Using filtered water, heat to 93°C for optimal flavour extraction. The Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle offers temperature precision and a gooseneck spout for controlled pouring.
Step 3: Prepare Your Filter & Dripper
Place a Hario V60 filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water to remove any papery taste. This also preheats your brewer. If using a Chemex, ensure the filter is positioned correctly for proper flow rate. Discard the rinse water.
Step 4: Bloom the Coffee
Place the ground coffee in the dripper and start with a bloom pour—slowly pour twice the weight of your coffee (e.g., 30g of water for 15g of coffee) in a circular motion. Let it sit for 30-45 seconds to allow gases to escape, enhancing flavour clarity.
Step 5: Pour in Stages
After blooming, continue pouring in slow, controlled circles. Pour in three or four stages, keeping the coffee bed evenly saturated. The total brew time should be 2.5 - 3.5 minutes, depending on your grind size and dripper type.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
Once the water has fully drained, remove the filter and give the coffee a gentle swirl before serving. Pour into a preheated mug for the best experience.
Tips for the Perfect Brew
✔ Use Fresh Coffee – Freshly roasted coffee retains its flavour and aroma best.
✔ Dial in Your Grind – If the coffee tastes bitter, try a coarser grind. If it’s too sour, grind finer.
✔ Control Your Pour – A gooseneck kettle allows for better precision and even extraction.
✔ Experiment – Try different beans and ratios to fine-tune your ideal brew.
Mastering the pour-over method allows you to appreciate the subtle differences in coffee from various origins. Ready to start brewing? Explore our range of pour-over coffee makers, grinders, and accessories to get the best out of your coffee!