For coffee aficionados, controlling all aspects of brewing to ensure coffee reaches its best taste is a must. So do you? If so, brewing coffee using the pour-over method or better known as the pour over is a must try! The method is not difficult at all; You simply put a special brewing tool on top of the carafe (a container to accommodate the brewed coffee). Make sure you coat the inside of the brewer with a dampened filter to remove the natural oils from the coffee. After that, slowly pour boiling water to soak the coffee and wait for the brewed coffee to drip slowly into the carafe below. When the carafe is full, set aside the brewer and serve delicious hot coffee to accompany your day!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. coffee grounds with a medium grind (medium-ground coffee)
- 500 ml water
For: 2 cups or 500 ml of coffee
Step
Part 1 of 3: Wetting the Filter and Boiling the Water
Step 1. Prepare the brewing equipment and coffee grounds that will be used
Place the brewer on top of the carafe (a container to hold the brewed coffee). After that, prepare a digital scale and measure 3 tbsp. (about 30 grams) of medium ground coffee or whole beans if you prefer to grind your own.
- You can use a brewer made of glass, plastic, or ceramic. But first, know that plastic brewers can slightly change the taste of coffee.
- Have a coffee grinder ready if you are using whole coffee beans.
Step 2. Bring the water to a boil
Pour at least 500 ml of water into a teapot, bring to a boil. Since the water will be re-boiled, you can also use tap water. Once it boils, turn off the heat and let the water cool for 30 seconds before using it to brew coffee.
- Ideally, the water temperature should reach 96°C.
- To make the pouring process easier, use a pitcher that has a long, narrow spout.
Step 3. Insert the coffee filter into the brewer
Use a filter that is specifically designed for the type of brewer you are using. If you are using a funnel-shaped brewer, also roll the filter into a similar shape and you can place it in the brewer. Insert the filter into the brewer and place the brewer over the carafe.
Step 4. Rinse the coffee filter
Pour enough hot water to wet the filter; make sure all parts of the filter are flushed with water. It is necessary to rinse the filter to remove the residue contained in the filter paper so that there is no woody taste in your coffee.
In addition to warming the carafe, a damp filter will also be easier to stick to the walls of the brewer
Step 5. Discard the water used for rinsing and place the brewer back on the carafe
Do not use the remaining water left at the bottom of the carafe! Instead, discard the water and return the brew to the carafe afterwards.
Part 2 of 3: Doing the Blooming Technique
Step 1. Grind the coffee beans first if you are using whole coffee beans
For the best taste, make sure you grind the coffee beans just before brewing! Measure out 30 grams of coffee beans and put them in a grinder; after that, grind the coffee beans until they reach a medium grind (roughly until the coffee grounds reach a texture like coarse grains of sugar).
A burr grinder or grinder with a serrated blade is capable of crushing coffee with a better consistency than a blade grinder
Step 2. Put the coffee grounds into the brewer and place it on the digital scale
Measure 3 tbsp. (about 30 grams) of ground coffee and put it in a brewer containing a moistened filter. Shake the brewer gently to spread the coffee grounds more evenly; Remember, the flatter the coffee grounds, the smoother the extraction results will be. After that, put the brewer back on the carafe, then place the carafe on the digital scale; Don't forget to return the scale to 0.
A digital scale will help you control the amount of water you pour over the coffee grounds
Step 3. Turn on the timer and pour enough water to soak the coffee grounds
Use a digital timer to better control the brewing duration of your coffee. Slowly pour the boiling water in the teapot in a circular motion over the coffee grounds in the filter; make sure there is enough water to soak the coffee grounds, but not too much so that the water does not overflow out of the filter.
It should look like the coffee grounds are blooming. If air bubbles start to appear, don't worry; The bubbles are the result of the release of carbon dioxide from the coffee beans in contact with hot water
Step 4. Soak the coffee grounds for 30-45 seconds
Wait until all the gas in the coffee grounds is gone so that the water can replace the carbon dioxide during the brewing process. Make sure you keep the timer on throughout the brewing process (approximately 3-4 minutes).
Part 3 of 3: Pouring and Brewing Coffee
Step 1. Pour hot water on the coffee grounds, soak the coffee grounds for 30 seconds
Slowly, pour the hot water over the coffee grounds in a circular motion; it may take about 15 seconds to fill to of the brewer with hot water. After that, let the coffee grounds sit for 30 seconds and allow the brew to drip onto the carafe below.
The best taste is obtained if you soak the coffee grounds first; therefore, do not pour water directly into the coffee filter
Step 2. Pour the water back in and wait for 45-65 seconds
Slowly pour the boiling water back into the center of the coffee grounds and move in a circular motion to reach all parts of the coffee grounds. Refill to of the brewer and allow the brew to drip into the carafe slowly (approximately 45-65 seconds).
Supposedly, the brewed coffee will drip slowly into the carafe under the brewer
Step 3. Pour the remaining water until it reaches 500 grams
For 35-40 seconds, slowly pour the remaining water over the coffee grounds; stop when the digital scale reaches 500 grams.
Step 4. Set aside the brewer and serve your delicious coffee
After the brew has reached the desired dose, remove the brewer and set it aside. Slowly, pour the brew that is still hot into the cup, serve immediately.
