How to Make a Single Origin Pour Over

One of the best ways to enjoy our specialty grade coffee is to make a pour-over.

Making a good pour-over coffee requires attention to detail and a bit of practice to perfect. Here's a basic guide to get you started:

1. Choose Your Equipment:

   • Pour-over cone (e.g., Hario V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave)

   • Paper filter

   • Kettle with a narrow spout (gooseneck kettle)

   • Freshly ground coffee beans

   • Scale

   • Timer

   • Mug or carafe

2. Grind Your Coffee:

   • Use a burr grinder to grind your 25 grams of coffee beans just before brewing. Aim for a medium-coarse grind, similar to sea salt. (EK43 ground size: 4-8)

3. Prepare Your Filter and Equipment:

   • Place the paper filter in the pour-over cone and rinse it with hot water. This removes any papery taste and preheats the cone and vessel.

4. Measure Your Coffee and Water:

   • A common ratio is 1:16 (1 gram of coffee to 16 grams of water).

   • 25 grams of ground coffee 400 grams of hot water

   • Adjust according to your taste preferences.

5. Heat Your Water:

   • Bring water to a boil, then let it sit for about 30 seconds to a minute to reach the optimal temperature, around 195°F to 205°F (90°C to 96°C). At Tilt we use 202°F

6. Bloom the Coffee:

   • Place the pour-over cone on top of your mug or carafe, add the coffee grounds, and then pour 50 grams hot water (about twice the weight of the coffee grounds) to saturate them evenly. Let it bloom for 30 seconds. This allows gases to escape, ensuring even extraction.

7. Start Pouring:

   • Slowly pour 50 grams of  hot water every 15 seconds over the grounds in a circular motion, starting from the center and moving outward, making sure to wet all the grounds evenly until you reach 400 grams of water at 2 minute 15 second mark.  Avoid pouring directly onto the filter to prevent channeling.

8. Control the Pour:

   • Pour in stages, maintaining a steady flow rate. Aim to keep the water level consistent throughout the brewing process, refilling as needed.

9. Adjust Your Technique:

   • Experiment with variables such as grind size, water temperature, pour rate, and brew time to find the right balance and flavor profile for your taste.

10. Enjoy Your Coffee:

• Once all the water has passed through the grounds, remove the pour-over cone, discard the filter, and savor your freshly brewed coffee.

Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to experiment and adjust your technique until you find what works best for you.