{"id":1755340,"date":"2022-04-25T17:30:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1755340"},"modified":"2025-04-24T10:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:48:48","slug":"how-to-make-pour-over-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-pour-over-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Pour-Over Coffee According to a Barista"},"content":{"rendered":"If you stop at your local coffee shop for a daily pick-me-up, you're easily spending $3 a day. That's $90 a month and $1,080 a year. Whoa! And that doesn't even include the cost of those irresistible pastry offerings like biscotti<\/a>, bagels and slices of quiche\u2014not to mention how much to tip<\/a>. However, if you learn how to make pour-over coffee at home, it'll taste just as delicious as coffee shop coffee. Plus, you'll save time and money.\r\n\r\nWith more than four years of barista experience under my belt, I cannot recommend this coffee-making method enough. I've designed this recipe to be as delicious and beginner-friendly as possible so you can make craft coffee at home. (Take your coffee obsession one step further with our recommended coffee bar accessories<\/a> for home baristas.)\r\n

What is pour-over coffee?<\/h2>\r\n\"Hot\r\n\r\nPour-over coffee is a method of brewing coffee that requires pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filter; it's also referred to as hand-brewed coffee. In a traditional drip coffee maker<\/a>, water pours in a steady stream over the coffee grounds, and you have no control over how the coffee is extracted. The pour-over method puts you squarely in charge. No fancy equipment required! You just need a simple pour-over dripper, like these pour-over coffee makers<\/a> tested by our Test Kitchen.\r\n

What are the benefits of pour-over coffee?<\/h2>\r\nSince pour-over coffee is made by hand as opposed to an automatic coffee maker, the flavors and oils from the coffee grounds are extracted with precision, bringing out the optimal taste. Trust us, it's one of the yummiest types of coffee<\/a>. Plus, it's an ideal method for brewing coffee for one, as you won't end up wasting a whole pot. And without a doubt, a pour-over is an upgrade compared to a single-serve coffee maker<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf you're wondering how much caffeine is in coffee<\/a>, a pour-over has more than a drip coffee or cold brew. With a coarser grind and extra-hot water needed to brew, this higher-extraction method results in more caffeine per cup.\r\n

Is pour-over coffee better?<\/h2>\r\nMuch like the coffee from the best coffee shop in your state<\/a>, pour-over coffee is artisanal coffee at its finest. It's the epitome of fresh, homemade coffee. In the same way that there is simply no comparison between homemade baked goods<\/a> and store-bought baked goods, there really is no comparison between a pour-over and instant coffee. The quality and freshness come through in every sip.\r\n

How to Make Pour-Over Coffee<\/h2>\r\n\"Toha24\r\n\r\nAfter a little bit of prep work, you'll do four timed and weighed pours. Each of these pours will extract the fullest flavor possible from your coffee grounds. This recipe is designed for one serving in a standard coffee mug. (If you want to make more than one cup at a time, try using a French press<\/a> to make your morning brew.)\r\n\r\nDon't worry if you don't get it exactly right the first time. It takes practice! Your pour-over coffee will taste great, even if your weights are a bit off. Just do your best today and try again tomorrow.\r\n

Ingredients for pour-over coffee<\/h3>\r\nWe recommend using a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:15, meaning you'll need 15 grams of water for every 1 gram of coffee. For one cup of coffee, we use:\r\n