Why you should (and shouldn’t) try pour over coffee
Is pour over coffee the exclusive domain of a man-bunned, tattooed coffee geek? Absolutely not. It’s a great alternative to other brew methods and might just be the perfect option for you.
The term ‘pour over’ covers a range of brew methods, all of which work by pouring hot water over ground coffee in a filter. You can have 1-2 cup pour over brewers, such as the Hario V60 or Kalita Wave, or there’s bigger options, such as a Chemex.
Why you should try pour over coffee
1. Flavour. It’s light and mellow and brings out the more interesting and subtle flavours in coffee.
2. Ritual. Pour over can take a little bit of time but it’s a ritual, the fancy coffee, grinding, pouring, and this can be a nice way to start the day.
3. Easy add on. If you have an espresso set up at home with scales and a grinder, pour over is an easy addition – you can get away with just the brewer and filter papers.
Why you shouldn’t brew pour over coffee
1. You don’t have time. There’s a little bit more work involved with pour over than, say French Press. Some love the ritual but it’s not for everyone.
2. You love adding extras to your coffee. Pour over coffee is mellow and subtle, so things like heavy milks, sugar or syrups can overpower it.
3. You like a thick, strong coffee like espresso or stove top. Pour over is at the opposite end of the spectrum.
If you’re interested, check out:
Brew guide - Pour over
