Barista tip: you should always rinse your filter before you brew! This rinses out the paper taste and dust and warms up your brewer. You may think that the filter is the least controversial part of brewing, but there is even some debate here. Specific filters are designed to fit different devices and allow efficient extraction. The Chemex uses\u00a0paper filters that are 20\u201330% heavier than other filters, which the manufacturers say retain more of the suspended oils during the brewing process. Some claim that paper filters create an undesirable papery taste, particularly if they are bleached. To avoid this, rinse your filter before using it.\u00a0Cloth filters\u00a0have been around for a long time and some people prefer them because they don\u2019t affect flavor and have a smaller environmental impact than paper.<\/p>\n

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Scales<\/h4>\n

but if you want to create consistently good coffee, they are. Its important to know exactly how much of each you used in a good (or bad) brew can allow you to replicate the recipe or tweak it for even better results.<\/p>\n

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Kettles<\/h4>\n

Electric kettel, stove-top, or a batch water heater is up to you but look into the reviews of specific kettles and keep a thermometer handy to keep an eye on the temperature.<\/p>\n

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Roast Profile<\/h4>\n

Because the pour over method works well to highlight subtle flavor notes and aromas, you may want to choose a light roast. Beans that are roasted to this profile are the brightest, with the most acidic flavors.\u00a0Chad says \u201cLight roasts showcase the most authentic quality of the coffee.\u201dOf course, you can go medium or even dark if you prefer, but this brewing method is complementary to subtle flavors.<\/p>\n

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Grind Size<\/h4>\n

The size of your grounds affects the rate of extraction. Pour over is a an infusion method, which means that the coffee and water are in contact for a shorter amount of time than in an immersion method, but longer than in an espresso. So you want the coffee to have enough surface area to extract before the water filters through into the cup, but not so much that they under-extract and produce a bitter brew.What this means is that you should start with a medium grind size and then evaluate your cup and tweak it as needed. If it\u2019s a little watery or sour, try a finer grind. If it\u2019s bitter and lacking sweet notes, try going a little coarser. And invest in\u00a0a quality grinder\u00a0to make sure your coffee particles are all ground to the same size.\u00a0Lower-quality grinders may produce inconsistently ground coffee and a lot of \u201cfines\u201d. These tiny fragments of coffee extract very quickly and\u00a0can throw your cup off. \u201cWe use finely ground, not coarse,The advantage of the fine grind size is that you increase the body and aroma of the coffee. And if you are going to make a fast extraction, you\u2019re also going to get the sweetness and the cleanliness that you want in the cup.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What Ratio of Coffee to Water Should You Use?<\/h4>\n

You\u2019ll see a lot of different suggested ratios out there, but 1litter water and 55-60gr coffee (1g of coffee to 16g of water) is a generally accepted good starting point. Make some brews with this measurement but adjust factors that affect extraction, such as grind size and water temperature, one at a time until you find a recipe that works for you. Then, try changing the ratio of coffee to water. If your brew tastes watery or weak, add more coffee without changing other factors and evaluate whether it tastes better. If you find your cup too intense, consider reducing the amount of coffee. But remember to keep track of what you\u2019re changing so you can replicate your perfect brew when you find it.And don\u2019t forget about the water. Tap water can contain minerals and contaminants that affect flavor, so use\u00a0filtered water.<\/p>\n

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Which Pouring Technique Is Best?<\/h4>\n

Avoid watching too many videos on technique when you first start to brew with the pour over method. It can quickly get overwhelming. Instead, start out simple. Be consistent in how your pour and learn how to use blooming, pulse pouring, and agitation to achieve even extraction. Many people pour in\u00a0concentric circles, which helps the barista maintain a consistent flow of water.\u00a0You can work your way up to more detailed methods or\u00a0break all the rules\u00a0when you\u2019re more familiar with the basics.<\/p>\n

The Bloom<\/h4>\n

The bloom is the quick bubbling up of water that happens when you first pour.\u00a0It is caused by the\u00a0degassing\u00a0of carbon dioxide that is built up in the roasting process. Light roasts and fresh coffee are likely to produce a big bloom because they usually contain more gases. Carbon dioxide can prevent even extraction because it repels water, and the disturbed grounds can sit at different heights. So let the gases escape and improve your chances of a consistent extraction. Gently pour twice the measure of coffee in water over the grounds. So, if you have a 15 g dose of coffee, pour 30 ml of water. Then wait 30 to 45 seconds until the bloom has ended and the grounds have settled. Don\u2019t make wrong decision ,<\/p>\n

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Pulse Pouring & Continuous Pouring<\/h4>\n

Pulse pouring\u00a0means using multiple pours of specific amounts of water. You can experiment with the volume of water and number of pours.\u00a0This technique help prevent channeling or grounds rising up the side of the filter. It also gently disrupts the grinds, causing them to move about and creating more even contact with the water. It\u2019s an alternative to\u00a0continuous pouring, which is when the barista pours the water at as constant of a flow rate as possible without stopping. Continuous pouring aims to keep the flow and saturation as even as possible, whereas pulse pouring is intentionally varied. You can use pouring technique as another variable to consider when adapting your recipe. Different types of pours will have different effects on extraction and therefore have different impacts on your brew.<\/p>\n

Agitation<\/h4>\n

This is simply mild disturbance of the coffee grounds during the brew process. There are many ways to agitate coffee, including stirring or swirling the brew.\u00a0Agitation<\/strong>\u00a0disperses grounds that can be left \u201chigh and dry\u201d on the filter by\u00a0channeling. It also breaks up any dry clumps inside the bed of coffee. By making sure all grounds are saturated, agitation aids even extraction. Pour over coffee can be a great way to make your daily cup and it doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. By understanding these key topics, you\u2019re well prepared to make a decent brew and have the tools to tweak it until it becomes a great one.<\/p>\n

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