As a coffee lover, you might be familiar with various brewing methods, including the pour-over method. This method allows you to make delicious coffee relatively easily. In this blog post, we'll delve deeper into the pour-over method and show you step-by-step how to get started making pour-over coffee at home.
What is Pour Over?
The pour-over brewing method is a manual method of brewing coffee, in which hot water is poured manually over ground coffee. It's a long-established technique, but remains incredibly popular because of the control it offers over the brewing process. By brewing coffee manually, you can precisely control the flavor and strength of the coffee.
Steps to make coffee with a Pour Over
Step 1: The right supplies
To get started brewing pour-over coffee, you'll need the right supplies. These include a pour-over coffee maker, paper filters, freshly ground coffee, a kettle, and a coffee mug.
Step 2: Place the paper filter in the appliance
Place a paper filter in the Pour Over coffee maker and rinse it thoroughly with hot water. This removes any paper flavor and any fibers from the filter.
Step 3: Add ground coffee
Add the desired amount of freshly ground coffee to the filter. For a cup of coffee of about 200 ml, you need about 15 grams of coffee.
Step 4: Boil water
Bring the water to a boil in a kettle. Then let the water cool slightly, ensuring it's not too hot. The ideal temperature for pour-over coffee is between 90 and 96 degrees Celsius.
Step 5: Pour water over the coffee
Then slowly pour the water over the ground coffee. Start in the center of the filter and then pour in circular motions outward. Pour just enough water to cover the coffee grounds and let it sit for a few seconds to allow the water to flow through.
Step 6: Repeat the process
Repeat this process until you've made enough coffee. You may need to add water several times to make enough coffee.
Conclusion
The pour-over brewing method is a great way to make delicious coffee at home. The control you have over the brewing process allows you to precisely adjust the flavor and strength of your coffee. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily get started brewing pour-over coffee at home.