What is the Pour Over Coffee Grounds to Water Ratio? How Much Water for 15g of Coffee Grounds?

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Pour-over Coffee Ratio

When we drink tea, we are actually experiencing the flavors cultivated by the variety, origin, farmers, and tea masters. The same is true for coffee. As mentioned in our previous articles, when we drink lattes, Americanos, or espresso, we are actually experiencing the flavors bestowed upon coffee beans through the combined efforts of variety, origin, and farmers.

These flavors are what make coffee truly valuable. It's important to know that not all coffees can present elegant and comfortable malic acid, nor can all coffees provide us with pleasant nutty, toffee, or chocolate flavors.

Beyond the beverages derived from espresso, are there other ways to enjoy such precious products? Yes! And it's quite simple! That's pour-over coffee!

As mentioned in previous articles, the method for making pour-over coffee is quite simple. Basically follow a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, with water temperature ideally between 90-93°C. First rinse the filter paper, then distribute the coffee grounds, and finally brew, drip, and serve, controlling the total time within 2.5 minutes. Grinding settings aren't mentioned here because different brands of coffee grinders have variations in grind coarseness, making it impossible to provide uniform values.

The Taste of Pour-over

• Acidity: Fruit acidity, not vinegar acidity
• Sweetness: Caramel + caramel aroma
• Bitterness: The less, the better
• Aroma: Clear, distinctive, and most precious
• Balance: The pleasant sensation resulting from the combination of the above elements

The Way of Pour-over

• Rinse filter paper, distribute grounds, brew, drip, serve
• Water temperature: 90-93°C
• Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:15
• Liquid volume: 180-200ml

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