How to Brew the Perfect Pour Over Coffee
Pour over coffee is known for its clean, crisp flavor and the control it offers over the brewing process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you brew the perfect pour over coffee.
Ingredients & Tools You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Coffee Beans: For the best results, use freshly roasted Zakuccinos coffee beans. Buy Zakuccinos Coffee here.
- Filtered Water: Always use filtered water for the best taste.
Tools
- Pour Over Dripper: A cone-shaped dripper is ideal. Buy a Pour Over Dripper on Amazon.
- Coffee Filters: High-quality paper filters. Buy Coffee Filters on Amazon.
- Coffee Grinder: A burr grinder for a consistent grind. Buy a Coffee Grinder on Amazon.
- Kettle: A gooseneck kettle for precise pouring. Buy a Kettle on Amazon. (Or a Fellow Kettle if you're feeling fancy)
- Scale: A kitchen scale to measure coffee and water accurately. Buy a Kitchen Scale on Amazon.
Step-by-Step Brewing Guide
1. Measure Your Coffee and Water
The standard ratio is 1:16, meaning 1 gram of coffee to 16 grams of water. Start with 25 grams of coffee and 400 grams (or milliliters) of water.
2. Grind Your Coffee Beans
Grind your Zakuccinos coffee beans to a medium-coarse consistency, similar to sea salt. This ensures the coffee extracts properly.
3. Heat the Water
Heat your filtered water to about 200°F (93°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, bring the water to a boil and let it sit for 30 seconds.
4. Prepare the Filter and Dripper
Place the coffee filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water to remove any paper taste. This also warms up the dripper and your cup or carafe.
5. Add Coffee Grounds to the Dripper
Place the dripper on your scale, add the ground coffee, and zero out the scale.
6. Pour and Bloom
Start a timer and pour enough hot water over the coffee grounds to saturate them completely (about 50 grams of water). Let it bloom for 30 seconds to allow gases to escape.
7. Continue Pouring
After the bloom, pour the remaining water in a slow, circular motion, maintaining an even flow. Aim to pour steadily over 3-4 minutes.
8. Wait and Enjoy
Once all the water has dripped through, remove the dripper and discard the filter. Give the coffee a gentle swirl and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
There you have it – the perfect pour over coffee. Enjoy the bright and clean flavors that this brewing method brings out in your Zakuccinos coffee beans. Clean your equipment thoroughly after each use to keep your coffee tasting fresh.
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