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Intermediate

Pour Over

Clean, bright, and full of nuance

Pour over is the purist's method — nothing between you and the coffee's full complexity. The slow, controlled pour extracts every floral note and fruit-forward nuance that makes our light and medium roasts sing. It rewards patience and attention.

Brew Time

4 – 5 min

Ratio

1:16

Grind

Medium

Temperature

94 – 96°C

Yield

300 ml

Pour Over brewing method

Step by Step

How to Brew

1

Boil & Rest

Bring filtered water to boil. Rest for 30 seconds to reach 94–96°C. Weigh 18g of freshly ground coffee.

2

Rinse the Filter

Place a paper filter in your dripper and rinse with hot water. This removes papery taste and preheats the vessel. Discard the rinse water.

3

Add Coffee

Add your ground coffee to the rinsed filter. Give it a gentle shake to level the bed.

4

Bloom

Pour 36ml of water (twice the coffee weight) over the grounds in a slow spiral. Wait 30–45 seconds for the coffee to bloom and degas.

5

First Pour

Pour steadily in concentric circles up to 150ml total. Keep the water level consistent — don't let it drain completely.

6

Second Pour

Once the water drops to just above the grounds, pour again to 250ml. Maintain a slow, even spiral.

7

Final Pour

Pour to 300ml total. Allow the coffee to drain fully. Total brew time should be 4–5 minutes.

Pro Tips

Get More From Your Brew

Use a gooseneck kettle for precise, controlled pours.

Grind immediately before brewing — pre-ground coffee loses aromatics within minutes.

If brew time is too fast, grind finer. Too slow, grind coarser.

Rest your coffee 7–10 days after roast for peak flavour.

Recommended Coffees

Best For Pour Over

Ethiopia Natural
Colombia Single Origin
Costa Rica Single Origin
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