The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Coffee for Pour Over
Overview of Pour Over
Pour Over is a manual brewing method invented by a German woman named Melita in 1908. Today, pour over has become a quintessential representation of the third wave coffee movement.
Pour over requires skill, precision, and high concentration from the brewer. Every factor—temperature, grind size, ratio—affects the quality of the brewed coffee.
However, this complexity can make it challenging for beginners, leaving them unsure if they’ve brewed correctly or chosen the right type of beans. Let’s clear up these questions with 3C!
Tips for Choosing Great Coffee for Pour Over
First, remember that great coffee isn’t necessarily the most expensive or served in the fanciest setting; it should match your personal taste. So, how do you find your perfect brew?
I used to think coffee was just bitter and sour. However, many people love the bright acidity and fruity notes from regions like Kenya and Ethiopia. Just a few months ago, I felt it tasted like boiled water with lemon.
Now, I perceive it as bright and vibrant, like refreshing orange juice after a long day at work, with noticeable chocolate notes and hints of lemon.
While Ethiopian coffee is characterized by fruity, berry-like flavors and dried fruit aromas, Brazilian coffee is known for its rich chocolate notes and creamy, caramel sweetness.
Coffee from Panama tends to be syrupy and sweet, reminiscent of cane sugar, while Colombian coffee embodies a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity, akin to candy-like orange flavors.
And we can’t forget about Gesha—a famous variety in the coffee world—known for its floral aromas and syrupy sweetness that no other coffee can replicate.
Learn more about Gesha here.
As someone who enjoys sweet flavors, I find that Panama coffee is my perfect choice. What about you? Have you found your ideal coffee yet? Let’s explore these ultimate tips for selecting coffee for pour over with 3C!