Brewing pourover coffee is a great way to make a delicious cup that brings out all the unique flavors of your coffee beans. This method gives you control over the brewing process, allowing you to experiment and create your perfect brew. Let’s walk through the steps to brewing the perfect pourover!

Why Fresh Coffee Is Key

The first step to an amazing cup of coffee is using fresh coffee beans. Grinding your beans just before brewing is essential because it releases oils and flavors that give your coffee its rich taste. Always choose high-quality beans for the best results! Peachey Coffee's Ethiopia is a great choice for pourover.

What You’ll Need

• Fresh coffee beans (medium-coarse grind)
• A pourover dripper (like a V60 or Chemex)
• Paper filters (compatible with your dripper)
• A gooseneck kettle (for precise pouring)
• A scale (to measure your coffee and water)
• Filtered water
• A timer
• A coffee mug

Step 1: Measure Your Ingredients

To brew great coffee, aim for a 1:15 ratio of coffee to water. This means for every 1 gram of coffee, you’ll use 15 grams of water. For example, if you start with 20 grams of coffee, you’ll need 300 grams of water. Use a scale to measure accurately!

Step 2: Grind Your Coffee

Using a burr grinder, grind your coffee to a medium-coarse consistency, similar to sea salt. Grinding your coffee fresh helps capture all the flavors. The sound of grinding can be an exciting part of your coffee ritual!

Step 3: Set Up Your Equipment

1. Place your dripper on top of your coffee mug or carafe.
2. Insert a paper filter into the dripper and rinse it with hot water. This removes any papery taste and warms up your dripper, improving the brewing process. Discard the rinse water afterward.

Step 4: Add Coffee Grounds

Once your filter is ready, add your freshly ground coffee to it. Gently shake the dripper to level the grounds, which helps ensure even extraction when you pour the water.

Step 5: Bloom the Coffee

Start your timer and pour just enough water over the coffee to saturate it (about double the weight of the coffee). This blooming stage allows trapped gases to escape, enhancing flavor. Let it sit for 30-45 seconds, and take a moment to enjoy the aroma!

Step 6: Pour the Water

Now it’s time to pour the rest of your water! Use your gooseneck kettle for control, and pour in a slow, circular motion:

1. First Pour: Start with about 100 grams of water.
2. Second Pour: After the first pour drains, add another 100 grams.
3. Final Pour: Finish pouring the remaining water until you reach your total target weight.

Aim for a total brewing time of about 2.5 to 3 minutes. If it takes longer, your grind may be too fine; if it’s too quick, it may be too coarse.

Step 7: Enjoy Your Coffee

Once all the water has dripped through, remove the dripper. Give your mug a gentle swirl to mix the flavors, and take a moment to appreciate the rich aroma before taking that first sip. You’ve done it!

Final Thoughts

Brewing the perfect pourover coffee is both an art and a science. With practice, you can experiment with different beans, grind sizes, and water temperatures to find what you enjoy most. Each cup can tell a unique story, and the journey to discover your favorite brew is part of the fun. Happy brewing, and enjoy your delicious cup of coffee!