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Pour Over Beginner

Perfect Pour Over Coffee

Master the art of pour over brewing to unlock bright, clean flavors and aromatic complexity in your coffee.

Brew Time

4 min

Grind Size

Medium

Coffee

20g

Water

320ml

Equipment Needed

  • - Pour over dripper (V60, Chemex, or similar)
  • - Paper filter
  • - Gooseneck kettle
  • - Scale
  • - Timer
  • - Grinder

Brewing Parameters

Coffee Amount

20g

Water Amount

320ml

Grind Size

Medium

Water Temperature

200°F (93°C)

Brewing Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Heat water to 200°F (93°C)

  2. 2

    2. Rinse filter with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat dripper

  3. 3

    3. Add 20g of medium-ground coffee to filter

  4. 4

    4. Start timer and pour 40g water in circular motion (bloom phase)

  5. 5

    5. Wait 30 seconds for coffee to bloom

  6. 6

    6. Continue pouring in slow, steady circles, adding water in stages

  7. 7

    7. Target total brew time of 3-4 minutes

  8. 8

    8. Remove dripper and enjoy

Pro Tips

- Use fresh, quality beans roasted within 2-4 weeks - Grind just before brewing - Pour slowly and steadily in circular motions - Maintain even saturation of grounds - Adjust grind size if brew time is too fast or slow