Do you want to learn how to make your own coffee, but don’t have much experience? It’s easy to join the coffee club: just look for a good drip coffee maker.
A grinder is the most important purchase
The most important tool in making delicious coffee is the grinder, not the brewing method. The quality of the grind is decisive, any barista will tell you that.
Grinding the beans just before brewing is recommended. A fresh, uniform grind guarantees better extraction.
Coffee drinkers around the world are unanimous in the opinion that a quality grinder in the kitchen is the key to making delicious, aromatic coffee. Electric or manual, millstone or paddle – the choice is yours.
Are you patient?
Our society lives a fast-paced life where every minute counts. When choosing a coffee maker, the first thing to think about is how long it will take to brew and whether you have the time to waste. Most purifiers will require 3-5 minutes for prep work – boiling water, grinding beans, measuring the ground coffee – and the same amount for the brewing itself. That’s a total of 10 minutes to get the perfect cup of coffee.
Make sure you know exactly how long you can spend brewing your coffee. Some devices require less time, others are designed for a more thoughtful approach. Paying attention to details, following every step, and taking your time is the key to getting a high-quality brew out of a pourover.
Where will you brew your coffee?
Portability is important to you? Then pay attention to the device made of plastic or stainless steel, which can easily fit in a backpack and does not require additional attachments. The motto of such a purver is good coffee anywhere and anytime. Glass and ceramic coffee makers are great for the kitchen, but too fragile to take with you on trips. Choose wisely!
Your craftsmanship determines the need for extras
Since a pour-over involves a completely manual brewing process, there are a lot of variables to consider: water temperature, weight of coffee grounds, brewing time, and the intensity of pouring the boiling water. By repeating the process time after time, you will learn how to make a consistently delicious beverage.
Learning how to make coffee in a pour-over is not an easy task, so be prepared to practice a lot at first. When you decide that you have enough skill, it is worth a few experiments. Each new purver accessory will come with instructions, but they are generally useless. Yes, this means that the chance of screwing up the final flavor increases again, but the reward will be the skill to make the best coffee of the best.
Appliances You’ll Need
Want to improve or change the taste of your coffee to get the perfect result? Then you need to look for accessories. Which ones vary depending on which coffee machine you choose.
A classic pour over kit:
- A good kettle with a thin “goose neck.” Required by most coffeemakers;
- A container for the finished drink. Should be well insulated if you need to keep it warm for a while. Needed for large volumes of finished coffee;
- Filters. Ordinary paper filters as well as paper and wire filters are good. In some cases you may need to order special paper filters additionally;
- Stand for pouring. The choice of a true fan of purovers.
Also consider:
- What volume of drink are you going to make? Some pour overs are great for making one or two cups of coffee, while others are designed for large batches.
- Is the material of the coffee maker important? This question covers both the practical side as well as the aesthetic. Some people care about observing ritual – ceramic or glass purovers are perfect. Others prefer comfort and mobility: in this case, the choice falls on plastic or stainless steel.
- Choosing the best coffee beans. It is not worth risking the taste and aroma of coffee from a great pourover just because of the wrong or too cheap beans.
FAQ
What kind of coffee is suitable for a pourover?
The best choice is beans from the same growing region. The beauty of the Purover over other coffee makers is its ability to extract complex aromas. The extraction process releases essential oils, which are then picked up by the filter, ensuring a cleaner flavor and aroma.
How much coffee should I use for a pourover?
The amount of coffee grounds you use to brew depends on the total volume and strength of the finished drink. Experts recommend a coffee to water ratio of 1:15 to 1:17, which gives you room to experiment with flavor.
How do you make a pourover coffee stronger?
Strength can be increased in two ways: change the ratio (more ground coffee, less water) or try beans with a richer flavor from another region.
What are the hallmarks of a good drip coffee maker?
When choosing a pour-over, you should look at:
- The material. On its quality will determine both the life of the device and the taste characteristics of the drink;
- The price to quality ratio. Fancy expensive purover does not necessarily guarantee a high quality drink in the long run;
- ease of operation. This point is especially important for beginners: using a pourover, it is easier to achieve a consistent taste in every cup.
How to use a pourover?
To make coffee in a pourover, you need to:
- Heat the water to 91-96 degrees. Just leave the boiling water for 30 seconds to reach this temperature. Use a thermometer to be sure.
- Weigh the coffee. You will need 9-11 grams per cup, depending on your preferred strength of the drink.
- Rinse or moisten the filter. Moistening will remove the unpleasant taste from the paper filter.
- Grind the coffee. Start with a medium grind, and then adjust it depending on the coffee maker.
- Pour water. Pour some boiling water and wait about 30 seconds for the coffee grounds to swell. Then slowly pour in the entire volume of water in a circular motion.
