Pour-over brewing is the easiest way to taste your coffee clearly
Pour-over brewing is a manual method where you pour hot water over ground coffee in a filter cone. It gives you a clean, bright cup and total control over the result, which is exactly why it is the best place for a beginner to start.
What you need
- A dripper and paper filters.
- Fresh, medium-ground coffee — about 15 g.
- A scale and a kettle, ideally gooseneck.
- 250 g of water at roughly 94 °C.
Step by step
- Rinse the filter and warm the dripper, then discard the water.
- Add coffee, tare the scale, and start a timer.
- Pour twice the coffee weight in water to bloom for 30 seconds.
- Pour in slow spirals to your target weight, finishing around 2:45.
Dialling it in
If your pour-over tastes sour, grind finer or pour slower; if it tastes bitter, grind coarser. Our water guide and roast guide both help you adjust. For deeper technique, the Barista Hustle resources are excellent.
Once you are comfortable, try the same beans as a subscription so you always have something fresh to brew.