POUR OVER

    Coffee is not just an art and science; but beautiful. It's hard not to smile with pure joy when you're making coffee. One of the best ways to show the beauty of coffee is through a pour-over. A pour-over is exactly what it sounds like. It is when you hand pour the water over the beans. I am sure a thought to this is "isn't a regular brew of coffee the same?" "What is the big deal, I doubt this even changes the taste." Well, I am here to inform you it is not the same at all. Because you are pouring the water by hand, it takes longer to brew. This gives the water more times to extract more flavor and oils. This creates a vibrant cup of coffee.

    The question is: can you use any ole' bean for a pour-over? No, well yes, but now. I cannot stop anyone from doing anything, but if you want to experience paradise in your mouth, no. I will show you the cheat sheet to the best pour-over beans:

Coffee is COMPLETELY subjective, but there are some agreed upon "guidelines" for pour-overs.

1. ROAST: the preferable roast is going to be a light-medium roast. This will have lighter notes that will be highlighted in a pour-over.

2. SINGLE ORIGIN: the beans should be from one single country/origin. 

3. ORIGIN TYPE: The origin that will produce the flavor profile that you're (most likely) going for is: 

MÉXICO: medium body, notes of chocolate and nutty flavors

COSTA RICA: light-medium body, tropical fruit notes, vanilla notes, and light acidity

COLOMBIA: medium body, mellow acidity, notes of chocolate and caramel, nutty undertone.

GUATEMALA: medium body, nutty notes, chocolate sweetness, (possible) mild smoke

ETHIOPIA: light body, tea-like flavor, floral flavor profile, citrus notes, berry notes

4: PROCESS TYPE: this is completely subjective. but ther are 3 (main) types of processes: Washed, Anaroebic, Natural. Washed: produces a more crisp flavor profile, Natural: heavier bodied coffee, sweeter, Anaroebic: lighter and fruiter

Now that you have a cheat-sheet to find your favorite flavor profile, how do you make it?

This recipe is for an 8oz pour-over, what you'll need: boiling water, 2 tablespoons of beans ground for a pour-over, pour-over set (Chemex)

1. Place the coffee in the filter. I use a metal filter so it draws out more oils. Once the water is ready, pour a little bit in the center. This makes it "bloom." Then let it sit for about 30 seconds.

2. Then pour the water over the grounds little by little until 8oz.

3. Pour the coffee into a mug and enjoy!!!!



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