What is Pour over coffee?

Pour over coffee is a brewing method that involves pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filter that sits on top of a coffee mug or carafe. It is a manual brewing method that allows for precise control over the brewing process, resulting in a clean, flavorful cup of coffee. To make pour over coffee, you will need a pour over coffee maker, a filter, ground coffee, and hot water. Here are the general steps: Place the filter in the pour over coffee maker: Fold the filter along the seam and place it in the pour over coffee maker. Make sure the filter is centered and that the sides are flush against the walls of the coffee maker. Wet the filter with hot water: Pour hot water over the filter to wet it and preheat the coffee maker. This also helps remove any paper taste from the filter. Add coffee to the filter: Add the desired amount of coffee to the filter. The amount of coffee will depend on the size of the pour over coffee maker and your personal taste. Start pouring: Pour a small amount of hot water over the coffee grounds to wet them and allow the coffee to “bloom.” This is when the coffee releases gases and expands. Wait for about 30 seconds. Continue pouring: Slowly pour the hot water over the coffee grounds in a circular motion, starting at the center and moving outward. Be sure to pour evenly to saturate all the grounds. Let the coffee drip: Allow the coffee to drip through the filter and into the coffee mug or carafe. Enjoy: Once all the coffee has dripped through the filter, remove the pour over coffee maker and discard the filter. Pour the brewed coffee into your mug or carafe and enjoy! Pour over coffee can be a bit more time-consuming than other brewing methods, but it allows for greater control over the brewing process and can result in a very flavorful and nuanced cup of coffee.