How To Make Perfect Pour-Over Coffee
I never truly realized how easy it was to make good coffee at home until recently. Before I started the pour-over coffee method I was using a regular coffee pot and more often than not, a Keurig with a reusable filter. And I’m sorry to say it, but honestly… it’s just NOT good coffee.
I wanted to make the shift to eliminate some plastic in my life starting with the things I use the most – my morning coffee consumption being one of those. So I did some research on coffee pots, espresso machines, and came to this slow-brew coffee method.
I may not be the best barista, but I feel like I’ve become somewhat closer to being a barista right at home while I make the perfect cup of coffee every morning.
Things You Need to Make the Perfect Pour-Over Cup of Coffee
- Quality Coffee Beans: While this method of making coffee is delicious, having the right coffee beans will make all the difference. I suggest looking for coffee shops that offer small-batch beans local to you, one of my local favorites is Onyx Coffee Lab.
If you don’t have a local coffee shop to buy beans from as an option I also like the Starbucks Organic Yukon Blend.
- Gooseneck Electric Kettle: I made the choice to get an electric kettle so I can have the perfect temperature for tea and coffee every time. The Cosori Gooseneck Electric Kettle heats quickly, is completely made with food-grade stainless steel, and has a number of temperature options.
Of course, if you don’t want to splurge on an electric kettle right now you can always boil water and use a thermometer to check the temperature (around 205 degrees F) before making your perfect pour-over coffee, it might just take a little more time!
One other thing to note, you don’t have to purchase a gooseneck kettle, but it does make it easier to control the water flow when making pour-over coffee.
- Pour-Over Coffee Maker: Of course, this post wouldn’t be complete without having a pour-over coffee maker. There are two brands I would recommend when looking to purchase a coffee carafe, Chemex or Bodum. They both do the same thing but the Chemex is slightly more expensive than the Bodum, and it is a dash more aesthetically pleasing. I personally have the Bodum.
- Fine Mesh Stainless Steel Filter: If you purchase the Bodum it comes with a coffee filter but it’s mostly made of plastic and isn’t a super-fine mesh.
I opted to purchase an additional filter from Willow & Everett that is made of stainless steel and has a silicone ring around the top that allows it to be cool to touch. It is also dishwasher safe which is another plus! You can buy unbleached paper filters but they aren’t reusable and can be expensive.
- Coffee Grinder: I like to grind my coffee beans each morning. I’m not a coffee expert, but I personally believe it helps them stay fresh longer. If you don’t have a coffee grinder and purchase your coffee already ground, that’s okay too.
While I know that purchasing the items above may seem ridiculous. If you were to purchase them outright it would cost you around $100. Considering the quality of these pieces that should last for a very long time, if not, forever, they are definitely worth the investment. Plus a new Keurig is around the same price!
Another thing to point out is that I still have my regular coffee pot! It’s perfect for making larger quantities of coffee when I have guests over or family in town. 🙂
Anyways, let’s go ahead and start making the perfect cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- Hot filtered water
- 2-4 tbsp. Ground Coffee – I prefer a medium grind when making coffee with a glass coffee maker but you can experiment to find what you like best!
- Milk or creamer (optional)
Directions
Start by heating up your water in an electric kettle. My kettle has a brew setting for coffee which heats it up to the perfect temperature but if yours does not have this feature, 205 F is what temperature I heat my water!
While your water is heating, grind your coffee beans – I prefer a medium ground. A good rule of thumb for making coffee in a glass coffee maker is to use 1 tbsp of coffee for every 3 oz of water.
Thus, if making a pot for one person, you’ll need about 3-4 tbsp. Of course, if you prefer to have slightly weaker coffee or stronger coffee you can always use less or more.
Once your coffee is ground put your coffee filter on top of your pour-over glass coffee maker and put the coffee grounds inside so that they are evenly dispersed on the bottom of the filter.
When your hot water is ready, begin slowly pouring a steady stream of hot water in a circular motion around the coffee grounds. It’s best to do this in stages so that the water has time to filter through the coffee grounds. There’s probably some science behind this, I don’t know what it is, but it works. 😉
Once you have poured the last bit of water wait about 2-3 minutes so that the rest of the water drips through the coffee grounds.
You should see the brewed coffee at the bottom of the glass carafe.
Once the coffee has brewed completely, remove the filter and pour your coffee through the spout on the side into your coffee cup!
P.S. you can use the coffee grounds to make a dessert such as a tiramisu or as fertilizer for plants if you want!
Variations
- Use a milk frother to add some extra pizazz to your morning coffee routine by making an at-home latte!
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I hope you enjoy this pour-over coffee as much as I do! Let me know what you think.
How To Make Delicious Coffee Using A Pour-Over Coffee Maker
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Ingredients
- Hot filtered water
- 2-4 tbsp. Ground Coffee - I prefer a medium grind when making coffee with a glass coffee maker but you can experiment to find what you like best!
- Milk or creamer (optional)
Instructions
- Start by heating up your water in an electric kettle. My kettle has a brew setting for coffee which heats it up to the perfect temperature but if yours does not have this feature, 205 F is what temperature I heat my water!
- While your water is heating, grind your coffee beans - I prefer a medium ground. A good rule of thumb for making coffee in a glass coffee maker is to use 1 tbsp of coffee for every 3 oz of water.
- Thus, if making a pot for one person, you’ll need about 3-4 tbsp. Of course, if you prefer to have slightly weaker coffee or stronger coffee you can always use less or more.
- Once your coffee is ground put your coffee filter on top of your pour-over glass coffee maker and put the coffee grounds inside so that they are evenly dispersed on the bottom of the filter.
- When your hot water is ready, begin slowly pouring a steady stream of hot water in a circular motion around the coffee grounds. It's best to do this in stages so that the water has time to filter through the coffee grounds.
- Once you have poured the last bit of water wait about 2-3 minutes so that the rest of the water drips through the coffee grounds. You should see the brewed coffee at the bottom of the glass carafe.
- When the coffee has brewed completely, remove the filter and pour your coffee through the spout on the side into your coffee cup!
Notes
- Use a milk frother to add some extra pizzazz to your morning coffee routine by making an at-home latte!
- Reuse your brewed coffee grounds to make a dessert, such as a tiramisu, make a facial scrub, or use them as fertilizer for plants!
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