The Complete Pour-Over Brewing Guide

Pour-over brewing offers unparalleled control over your coffee extraction. With practice, you can highlight the unique characteristics of any coffee. ## Equipment You'll Need - Pour-over dripper (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave, or similar) - Gooseneck kettle for precise pouring - Burr grinder - Digital scale - Timer - Filter papers ## The Recipe **Ratio:** 1:16 coffee to water (20g coffee to 320g water) **Grind:** Medium-fine, like sea salt **Water temp:** 200°F (93°C) **Brew time:** 2:30 - 3:00 minutes ## Step-by-Step 1. **Rinse the filter** with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat 2. **Add coffee** and shake to level the bed 3. **Bloom:** Pour 40g water, wait 30 seconds 4. **First pour:** Add water to 200g in slow circles 5. **Second pour:** At 1:15, add remaining water to 320g 6. **Let drain:** Total time should be 2:30-3:00