Pour over coffee preparation is a simple yet meticulous process. The primary distinction between drip coffee and pour over is that the latter is a manual procedure. Despite this, it yields a fresh and richly flavored cup of coffee. It’s crucial to note the process involves utilizing freshly boiled water, accurate measurements, and a few essential tools.
Understanding the Process
Preparation stage:
Before diving into the actual procedure of making pour over coffee, it is crucial to gather all required materials. You’ll need the following:
– A hand brew dripper
– Filter (usually made of cloth or paper)
– Gooseneck kettle
– Carafe (can be glass or stainless steel)
– Coffee scale
– Coffee grinder
– Your preferred coffee beans
– Measuring cup and spoon
– Water (avoid using distilled or reverse-osmosis water for a delicious brew)
Brewing stage:
Here are the straightforward steps to crafting pour over coffee:
– Heat water separately. The ideal temperature is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
– Position your pour-over cone to the side of your mug.
– Use a measuring cup to measure your coffee beans.
– Place the beans in a burr grinder and grind them. For every 4 ounces of water, you’ll need 7 grams of coffee (or 1 tablespoon).
– If you’re using a paper filter, fold its edges before positioning it in your brewer.
– After setting up your pour-over kit, immerse the filter in the dripper and the mug with half the boiled water. This step ensures the filter is fully saturated and preheats your dripper and cup or carafe.
– After about a minute, empty your carafe of hot water and reassemble the pour-over equipment.
– Add your freshly ground coffee to the soaked filter and gently shake to level the bed of coffee.
– Gradually pour water from the center of the bed to the edges, just enough to moisten the coffee grounds. Allow this to sit for 30 to 45 seconds.
– Next, slowly pour hot water into the center of the bed of grounds. Avoid pouring water directly onto the sides. The entire brewing process should take between two and a half to three minutes.
– Allow your pour over coffee to cool for about 2 to 3 minutes before drinking. Consuming coffee hotter than 149 degrees Fahrenheit could potentially raise the risk of esophageal cancer.
