Simple Pour-Over Coffee

Servings: 1 cup
Time: 4 minutes
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While I don't like coffee, many people in my life tend to think something is wrong with me for that...

aking good coffee is mostly about being consistent. This recipe uses a 1:16 ratio and simple timing that works reliably. Keep track of what you do and you’ll figure out what you like.

Equipment

  • Kitchen scale
  • Cup
  • Pour-over or french press
  • Something to heat your water

Ingredients

Coffee and Water
1:16 (15g coffee to 240g water)
Water temp
Just off boiling (let it sit 30 seconds)
Time
About 4 minutes total

Steps

  1. Heat water - Boil, then let cool for 30 seconds.

  2. Add Water - Slowly pour your 240ml of water over your 15g of coffee your device of choice.

  3. Wait - Depending on your mood, this seems to be the hardest part.

  4. Skim - If you used a french press, skim off the foam on top.

Yes, this is kind of a joke recipe. But I was too lazy to go dig up my paper pile with notes and refine them. So for now so this is all you get.