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Pour-Over Coffee: A Ritualistic Brewing Experience

Pour-over coffee, a brewing method with a sense of ritual, allows coffee enthusiasts to enjoy a cup of homemade coffee anywhere. Whether in the early morning or afternoon, you can experience the original flavor of coffee beans—infused with the energy from their origin's sunshine, air, soil, mountain springs, and people.

A good cup of pour-over coffee is created from quality coffee beans, suitable water, combined with proper temperature and grind size. Don't be intimidated by the brewing techniques of different master baristas. Start with the simplest brewing method with us, and make pour-over coffee by hand every day. You'll discover how time brings magical changes to your coffee.

Pour-Over Coffee Set Tutorial

The basic equipment needed includes an electronic scale, a narrow-spouted pour-over kettle, a dripper and filter paper, plus a mug. More advanced enthusiasts can equip themselves with an electric temperature-controlled pour-over kettle, a coffee-specific electronic scale, a dripper, filter paper, and a heat-resistant server pot.

First, we use Nongfu Spring mineral water, which is most easily found at home. Avoid using pure water with zero TDS. Bring the water to a boil and let it rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the temperature to drop to 88-94°C (190-201°F). While the water is resting, weigh out 15 grams of coffee beans and grind them to approximately the size of coarse sugar crystals.

Place the dripper on top of the server pot or mug. Take a piece of filter paper, fold the sealed side, and open the paper to fit the dripper as smoothly as possible. Use a small amount of hot water to wet the filter paper around the edges in two circles, warming both the dripper and server pot. Remember to discard the water used for warming.

Evenly distribute the ground coffee at the bottom of the dripper. Pour hot water twice the weight of the coffee grounds for a 30-second bloom, allowing the coffee to fully absorb water and prepare for extraction. When pouring, start from the center and slowly move clockwise outward, then return to the center. Start the timer, and during these 30 seconds, you can approach the dripper to experience the warm, moist coffee aroma released by the coffee grounds.

After 30 seconds, begin pouring from the center again, slowly moving clockwise in circles outward, then inward, then outward again. Control the water flow to the smallest possible stream without breaking. During the process, pay attention to the amount of water poured—we aim for approximately 225-240 grams total. Always stop pouring at the center of the coffee bed.

When you first start practicing, your circles may not be perfect, or the water flow might be heavy—this is perfectly fine. We have a whole year to practice controlling the water flow. During the process, if you feel that you're pouring faster than the coffee is filtering through and the liquid level is approaching the top of the dripper, simply remember: when the water level reaches about 80% of the dripper's capacity, return the water flow to the center and pause. Wait until the level drops to about 60% of the dripper's height, then start pouring in circles from the center again.

After completing the pour, remove the dripper from the server pot or mug. Gently swirl or stir the coffee liquid, take another moment to appreciate the inviting aroma of the coffee, and then enjoy your homemade coffee.

This is the most basic introduction to pour-over coffee brewing methods. As coffee varieties, roast levels, and even temperature changes occur, all the parameters mentioned above can be fine-tuned to create your favorite taste profile.

The secret to fine-tuning is simple: if you want a stronger cup, grind the coffee finer, use higher water temperature, and maintain a water-to-coffee ratio of 1:15. If you prefer a lighter brew, grind to the size of coarse sugar crystals, control the water temperature at 90°C (194°F), and use a water-to-coffee ratio of 1:16. Make a simple record after drinking your coffee each day, and adjust one small parameter the next day. See if you can taste the difference from yesterday's fine-tuning, making coffee drinking even more enjoyable.

Pour-Over Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations

Single-origin pour-over coffee beans roasted by FrontStreet Coffee offer excellent guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, they provide exceptional value for money. A half-pound (227 grams) package costs approximately 80-90 RMB. Calculating at 15 grams per cup, one package can make about 15 cups of coffee, with each cup costing only about 6 RMB. Compared to the dozens of RMB typically charged for a single cup in cafés, this represents extremely high value for money.

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