Pour Over Brewing

Pour over brewing is a simple yet elegant way to brew coffee at home. It allows for a greater level of control over the brewing process, resulting in a clean and nuanced cup of coffee. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of brewing a delicious and complex cup of our Costa Rican San Lorenzo Tarrazu using a pour over dripper.

What You’ll Need

• Pour over dripper (Hario V60 or similar)
• Paper filters
• 22g of freshly ground coffee (medium-fine)
• 350ml of water heated to 200°F
• Gooseneck kettle
• Scale and timer
• Mug or carafe

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat and Rinse: Place a filter in your pour over dripper, position the dripper over a mug or carafe, and rinse the filter thoroughly with hot water. This warms your equipment and prevents a papery taste. Discard the rinse water.
2. Grind Coffee: Grind your coffee to a medium-fine grind size, similar to table salt.
3. Set Up: Pour the ground coffee into the filter and shake it gently to level the coffee bed. Place the entire setup on your scale and tare it to zero.
4. The Bloom: Start your timer and pour about 40–50ml of hot water over the coffee to wet the grounds evenly, pouring in a smooth, circular motion. Allow the coffee to bloom (degas) for 25 to 30 seconds.
5. Main Pours: Slowly pour the remaining water (up to 350ml) in slow, steady, concentric circles, moving from the center outward and back. Avoid pouring directly onto the paper filter.
6. Draw Down: Allow the water to drip completely through the grounds. The entire process should take between 2:30 and 3:00 minutes.
7. Swirl and Serve: Swirl your carafe or mug gently to aerate the coffee, and enjoy!

Experiment and Enjoy

The instructions above serve as a great starting point, but don’t be afraid to experiment with different coffee to water ratios, temperatures, and brewing times to find your perfect cup.