Pour-Over Coffee Tutorial: What are the Five Major Pour-Over Techniques? Do You Need a Pour-Over Stand?

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"Miss, would you like me to grind the coffee beans for you?"

"Yes, grinding them at home is too much trouble."

Such conversations occur countless times every day in coffee shops around the world.

After reading today's article, never let coffee shops grind your coffee beans for you again!

We know some people might not buy this advice—everyone knows that freshly ground coffee beans are more aromatic...

But let's have our star barista explain:

Zhang Xianming

Star barista at "one more cup" specialty coffee shop

Years of coffee-making experience, specializing in pour-over coffee

Important Information

Once coffee beans are ground and exposed to air, their optimal flavor period lasts only 1 day.

You read that right—only 1 day! Only 1 day! 1 day!

Once the optimal flavor period is exceeded, no matter how expensive the coffee beans are, the brewed coffee will have no aroma or flavor whatsoever.

If you purchase whole coffee beans, the flavor period will be longer, but don't think you can store them indefinitely at home. They only last about 30 days longer than ground coffee—that's equivalent to just 1 month!

After coffee beans exceed 1 month, their aroma and flavor will also be completely gone.

And remember: store them in sealed bags with one-way valves!

The valve allows carbon dioxide from the coffee beans to escape.

Why Can Instant Coffee Last So Long?

Because instant coffee isn't necessarily made from coffee beans—defective beans are often used, and it might even be blended with corn, wheat, or other ingredients for roasting, making it truly difficult to distinguish.

Of course, the most loving and delicious coffee is always the one you make yourself.

Our star barista will now teach everyone how to make a cup of pour-over coffee. This is the brewing method that requires the simplest tools and lowest cost in the coffee world—the Panama pour-over coffee method.

Required Tools

Dripper, filter paper, coffee grinder, digital scale, pour-over kettle, coffee pot, coffee cup, coffee beans.

Pour-Over Coffee Tutorial:

1. Measure Beans & Boil Water

While boiling water, measure coffee beans according to your coffee cup capacity.

TIPS: The typical water-to-coffee-bean ratio is 1:15. For example, use 15g of coffee beans for 225ml of water.

2. Grind Beans

Grind the coffee beans into coffee powder using a coffee grinder.

3. Fold Filter Paper

Lay the filter paper flat, fold along the crease line, and place it in the dripper.

4. Add Coffee & Rinse Filter

Pour hot water into the pour-over kettle and rinse the filter paper to warm the cup. Pour the ground coffee into the dripper and gently tap to level the coffee powder.

TIPS: Water temperature between 89°C - 94°C is optimal.

5. Bloom

Begin the first pour, about 30-40 seconds.

TIPS: Don't pour too much water during the first pour—just enough to wet the coffee grounds.

6. Second Pour

Pour hot water in circular motions from the center outward until the dripper is 70-80% full.

7. Finish & Serve

Finally, remove the dripper, gently swirl the coffee pot to allow the freshly dripped coffee to mix thoroughly, and pour into the coffee cup to enjoy while hot!

PS: The roast level of coffee beans can be "played with" a bit.

Pour-over coffee is suitable for lightly roasted coffee beans, resulting in a lighter flavor.

Espresso is suitable for dark roasted coffee beans, resulting in a relatively stronger flavor.

Quick, drink the coffee you brewed yourself—can you taste the three standard flavor characteristics of good coffee?

Balance

The balance of bitter, sour, and sweet flavors is most important. Some people prefer bitterness, others enjoy slight acidity, and some are particular about the sweetness in the aftertaste. The so-called "balance" of flavors actually varies from person to person.

But which coffee beans might be more suitable for you? Here's a list of common coffee bean flavors for your reference:

Common Single-Origin Coffee Bean Flavor Profile

Frontsteet Kenya: Rich and aromatic, with balanced acidity

Frontsteet Colombia: Rich and full-bodied aroma, with bright, high-quality acidity, excellent balance, and rich nutty flavors

Frontsteet Mandheling: Slightly acidic with sweetness, earthy aroma, heavy and intense

Frontsteet Guatemala: Rich flavor profile, with tobacco notes

Frontsteet Brazil: Mild, moderate bitterness and acidity, gentle aroma

Frontsteet Yirgacheffe: Fruity, almond notes, fermented wine-like aroma

Frontsteet Panama: Tropical fruits, floral notes, slight acidity

Frontsteet Costa Rica: Bright acidity, high sweetness, clean and rich flavor profile

Body

So-called body is actually a persistent flavor. If the coffee flavor is strong with multiple flavor characteristics, it will be very aromatic with a sweet aftertaste.

Cleanliness

Good coffee shouldn't have excessive impurities—at minimum, it should be refreshing to drink, without any uncomfortable feeling in the mouth or on the tongue after consumption.

To enjoy such a flavorful cup of good coffee, all coffee lovers should drink it while hot!

By the time you finish posting on social media, it will be too late!

Important Notice :

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