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A straightforward pour-over.

A scale makes it easier to repeat the cup you like. This is our starting recipe for a paper-filter dripper; the exact finish time will vary with your brewer.

Water being poured over coffee grounds in a paper-filter dripper on a scale.

Recipe

  • 24 g coffee
  • 384 g brewing water
  • Medium grind
  • Water around 200°F
  • Target total brew time roughly three to four minutes

Equipment

Paper-filter dripper, matching filter, kettle, scale, timer, mug or server. Choose a vessel large enough for the brew.

Steps

  1. Rinse the paper filter with hot water, then discard that water.
  2. Add 24 g ground coffee and level the bed.
  3. Start the timer and pour 50 g water over the grounds. Let them sit for about thirty seconds.
  4. Pour slowly until the scale reaches 200 g. Let the water drop slightly.
  5. Continue to a total of 384 g, keeping the grounds evenly wet.
  6. Let the brewer drain, remove it, and stir the finished coffee.

Adjusting the cup

If the cup tastes sharp and thin, try a slightly finer grind next time. If it tastes dry and harsh, try slightly coarser. Keep the recipe the same while you make that one change. A very slow drain can also mean the filter is clogged or the grind is too fine.

Try Daybreak for a comfortable first cup, Colombia Cove for balance, or Ethiopia Sunrise for a brighter profile.