The Simple Guide to Pour-Over Coffee
At SLAKE, we believe pour-over is the best way to make coffee. It's a hands-on method where you pour hot water over coffee grounds, giving you full control over the brewing process. This results in a cleaner, more nuanced cup of coffee than what you'd get from most automatic coffee makers.
What You'll Need
This recipe makes about 9-10 oz (280-300 ml) of coffee.
Ingredients
-
20g of fresh, whole-bean coffee, ground to a consistency like table salt
- 320g of filtered water, heated to 205°F (96°C)
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper (like a Hario V60, Kalita Wave, or Chemex)
- Paper filter
- Coffee server or mug
- Gooseneck kettle
- Coffee scale with a timer
- Coffee grinder
- Stirring stick or spoon (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Your Filter First, heat your water to 205°F (96°C). Place a paper filter in your dripper and set it on your mug or server. Pour a little hot water over the filter to rinse away any paper taste and warm up your equipment, then pour out the rinse water.
2. Add Coffee Place your dripper and mug on the scale and add 20g of ground coffee. Give the dripper a gentle shake to level the grounds, then zero out the scale.
3. The Bloom (0:00 - 0:30) Start your timer. Pour ~40g of hot water evenly over the coffee grounds, making sure they're all wet. Pour in a slow spiral from the center out. Watch as the coffee "blooms" and bubbles—this is good! Let it sit for 30 seconds.
4. The Main Pour (0:30 - 1:30) At the 30-second mark, begin your main pour. Slowly add the remaining 280g of water in a consistent, circular motion. Try to avoid pouring directly down the sides of the filter. You should finish this pour by the 1:30 to 1:45 mark on your timer.
5. The Final Drip (~1:30 - ~3:00) Now, just let the water drain completely through the grounds. This usually takes another minute or so. When it's done, the dripping will slow to an occasional drip.
6. Serve & Enjoy Remove the dripper, discard the filter and grounds, and give your coffee a little swirl to mix the brew. Pour and enjoy!