Choose Brewer and Baseline Ratio
20 minutesPick V60, Chemex, or Kalita and set starting ratio based on roast level and cup size.
Beginner2-3 weeks
Pour Over Mastery Guide
Complete guide for pour over mastery — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
manual brew fansspecialty coffee lovers
Workflow
Set Grind and Water Temperature
30 minutesMatch grind size to brewer geometry and heat water to the SCA-recommended range for your roast.
Execute Bloom and Pour Protocol
45 minutesBloom at 2× dose weight for 30–45 s, then pour in controlled spirals maintaining target flow rate.
Cup, Score, and Adjust Variables
30 minutesEvaluate acidity, sweetness, and body; adjust grind or temperature one step at a time.
Tools Used
- Coffee Brewing Ratio CalculatorPrimary
Determine coffee and water weights for your target cup volume and preferred strength.
- Pour-over Flow Rate CalculatorPrimary
Maintain consistent pour rate in g/s to avoid channeling and uneven extraction.
- Water Temperature for Brew MethodSupporting
Select optimal water temperature based on roast level and brew method.
- Coffee Drip Rate CalculatorReference
Monitor drip rate during drawdown to diagnose grind size issues.
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Technique
Quality
Tracking
Maintenance
Reference Materials
Pour-Over Ratio GuideTable
Starting ratios by brewer type.
| Brewer | Ratio | Grind | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| V60 02 | 1:16 | Medium-fine | 2:45–3:15 |
| Chemex 6-cup | 1:15.5 | Medium-coarse | 4:00–4:30 |
| Kalita Wave | 1:16 | Medium | 3:00–3:30 |
Brew Strength FormulaFormula
TDS (%) = dissolved solids / beverage weight × 100 — target 1.15–1.45% for filter coffee.
Bloom StandardStandard
Use 2× coffee dose weight in water for 30–45 s to degas fresh coffee before main pour.
Gooseneck Control
A gooseneck kettle with 3–5 g/s pour rate gives far more repeatability than a standard spout.
Single Variable
Change grind OR temperature per session — changing both makes diagnosis impossible.
Hot Liquids
Boiling water causes serious burns — keep kettle base stable and pour away from body.
Safety Notes
- Pour-over water is near boiling — use a stable surface and keep children away from the brew station.
- Never leave a hot kettle on an edge where it can be knocked over.