The pour over method involves pouring hot water through coffee grounds in a filter. As it's a longer brewing process, there's a more intricate flavor extraction which allows flavors and aroma to shine.
Ingredients for 1 cup of Pour Over Coffee
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Ground Coffee (medium) - 17gm
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Hot Water (90°C - 95°C) - 240ml
Preparation of Pour Over Coffee
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Pour filtered water into the kettle and bring to 94°C.
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Fold the Pour Over/V60 paper filter along the seam and place in the cone.
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Position this set up over the cup/dripper.
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Pour some hot water over the paper filter to remove any papery taste. Discard this water.
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Place the setup on an electric scale and add the ground coffee.
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Tap to evenly displace the ground coffee and note the weight of the setup with the coffee.
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Start the timer and slowly pour in 34 ml of water in a uniform spiral movement, starting from the centre of the grinds, slowly moving outwards, and then back towards the centre.
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Let bloom for 30 seconds.
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In the same movements, pour the rest of the water within 1 and a half minutes.
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The time needed for the last pour to filter out should be about one minute.
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Swirl and drink.
Tips and Tricks
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Use 20 gm of coffee for an iced pour over, along with 120 gm of ice and 120 ml hot water.
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Allow the coffee to reach 60°C for optimum drinking flavour.
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