The Art of Pour Over Coffee

January 28, 2026

A Mindful Brewing Ritual

Pour over coffee is more than a brewing method—it's a sensory ritual that creates one of the cleanest, most flavorful cups you can make at home. This hands-on approach gives you complete control, highlighting the unique characteristics of specialty coffee with remarkable clarity.

What You'll Need

Pour over coffee maker
Fresh specialty coffee (try Ethiopian Sidamo for bright, floral notes)
Coffee grinder
Gooseneck kettle
Filter papers
Timer

The Method

Prepare

Rinse your filter with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat your brewer. Use a 1:16 ratio—20g coffee to 320g water. Grind to medium consistency, like granulated sugar.

Bloom (0:00-0:45)

Heat water to 90-93°C (195-200°F). Pour twice the weight of coffee in water (40g for 20g coffee) in circular motions. Watch the grounds bloom and release their aromatics for 30-45 seconds.

Main Pour (0:45-2:30)

Pour in slow, steady circles from center outward, in stages. Let water level drop slightly between pours. Finish pouring by 2:30. Total brew time: 3-4 minutes.

Enjoy

Remove the dripper, swirl gently, and savor the aroma before your first sip.

Why Pour Over?

Clarity: Paper filters create a remarkably clean cup that showcases true coffee character.

Control: You control every variable—grind, temperature, pour rate, timing—for your perfect cup.

Highlights origin: Ideal for single-origin coffees, bringing out unique terroir and processing notes.

Mindful ritual: The hands-on process creates a calming moment in your day.

The Sensory Experience

Pour over awakens all your senses. Hear the gentle bloom, watch mesmerizing patterns form, smell evolving aromatics from floral to chocolate notes, feel the warmth in your hands, and taste the bright, clean finish where every element comes together in harmony.