How to Brew Colombian Coffee Beans: Pour-Over Guide and Grind Size Selection

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Many factors shape the flavor of a cup of coffee, and the coffee-to-water ratio in pour-over is one of them. Some argue that the dose of grounds itself barely matters and that extraction time is what really drives the taste. So is there a golden coffee-to-water ratio for pour-over? And how does the cup change at different ratios?

The coffee-to-water ratio describes the relationship between the dose of coffee in the dripper and the total volume of brewed coffee, usually written as [1:xx]—that is, 1 part coffee to however many parts water.

Bean Information

Colombia - Medellin

Region: Medellin

Altitude: 1,400–1,600M

Bean Variety: Colombia Variety

Processing Method: Washed, patio-dried + mechanical drying

Grade: SUPREMO

Flavor Profile: Caramel, toffee, nutty aroma, chocolate, full-bodied aroma, well-balanced

Brewing Method

Method: Pour-over

Equipment: Hario V60 1-2 cup size

Coffee Dose: 20g

Grind Size: Japanese Royal Fuji grinder: #4 ± 0.5

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:15 ± 3

Water Temperature: 89°C ± 2°C

Total Brewing Time: 2min 30s ± 30s

Bloom Time: 25s ± 5s

Bloom Water Amount: Ideal when only 1–2 drops drip from the bloom into the server

Brewing Details and Precautions:

1. Use a fine water flow in the early stage and shift to a medium-fine flow later on. In the later stages, pour so gently that the grounds no longer tumble in the water.

2. Keep the pour-over kettle lid open while brewing.

3. A 20g dose is recommended. Compared with 15g, it gives better control of the water flow during both bloom and brew, with relatively higher flavor integrity.

4. As beans age in storage, the grind should be set finer.

5. Likewise, the brewing water temperature should run higher the longer the beans have been stored.

Knowledge Extension:

Colombian coffee has strong regional character. The country's growing regions sit in the Andes Mountains, where the climate is mild and the air humid.

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FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Colombian coffee is wonderfully versatile—it works both as espresso-blend material and as a single origin for pour-over, in fruit-forward versions, full-bodied versions, and aromatic ones alike, which is why it suits almost every taste. For a faithful introduction to the country, FrontStreet's washed Huila is a fine pick: the Huila province in the southern Central Cordillera is Colombia's most famous specialty region, ringed by hills planted above 1,500 meters where the country's most important rivers converge, bringing rich water resources and moisture. Roasted medium-dark, it highlights black chocolate, nutty sweetness, moderate crema, and a full body—great for pour-over and French press, and equally at home in a moka pot or espresso machine for Americanos and lattes.

For something more adventurous, FrontStreet's Finca Frontera Sidra uses anaerobic natural processing—fermentation in a sealed, pressure-rated stainless tank with temperature, time, and pH carefully controlled. The oxygen-free environment coaxes out more tropical fruit aromatics: at a medium-light roast, expect passion fruit, grape, apricot, and dried fruit in pour-over, cold brew, drip bags, or moka pot.