Brewing coffee is a balancing act. Between different roasting styles, brewing techniques, and new coffee gear, it can be tricky to know what brew method is right for you. It's helpful, then, to back up and understand how coffee brewing works and how brew methods differ. Then, you can make an informed decision about which devices and methods might work best for the type of coffee you like to drink.
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Here, we’ll focus on the physical and chemical processes that make up coffee brewing, starting with one of the most simple (and increasingly popular) methods: the pourover. We’ll also provide a step-by-step guide to pourover brewing, as well as gear recommendations.
Pour over Method (unlike immersion brew methods, like a French press) continuously saturates the coffee grounds with fresh water for the majority of the brewing cycle. This promotes a faster, more efficient brew. On the other hand, fresh water also has a tendency to extract more from the surface layers of the grounds. So, when brewing pourover coffee promoting even extraction is key. We’ll go over how to do this below. Pouring one stream of water (rather than the showerhead of an automatic drip coffee machine) also means that the water can travel through the grounds unevenly, extracting more from one part of the coffee bed than another.

The size of your coffee grind has perhaps the biggest impact on coffee flavor and strength. A grind that’s too coarse won’t allow the water to extract the flavor solids from inside the bigger particles, and your brew will taste weak and lightly sour. Too fine, and you’ll get a brew that’s astringent, bitter, and strong. The finer the grind is, the more surface area you’ve exposed for the brewing water to extract. A well-calibrated burr grinder is necessary to not only have a wide variety of grind size options but also to have a precise, even particle size to promote even extraction. 
This makes grind the perfect variable to focus on when trying to adjust for flavor. If you can set your other brewing variables into a consistent pattern, adjusting the grind slightly coarser or finer will tweak the flavor of your coffee. Start with something in the medium range of the grinder, which should look like raw sugar crystals, and go from there. 

Pour over coffee – also commonly referred to as filter coffee – is something of an oddity in terms of contemporary brewing trends. The reason being that while the popularity of pour over coffee has surged enormously over recent years, it’s actually one of the oldest and most traditional coffee brewing methods worldwide.
It’s just that with coffee in general having become so fashionable over recent years, traditional brewing methods like pour over coffee have experienced something of a renaissance.
And given the fact that there are so many alternative methods available, what exactly are the advantages of filter coffee? Why is it that so many coffee shops and home-brewers alike are returning to this classic approach as their brewing method of choice?

• It’s extremely practical

Well, first of all it’s worth considering the fact that this particular approach to brewing coffee is extremely practical. Nothing needs to be plugged in and you don’t need many accessories to make it happen. In theory therefore, pour over coffee can be brewed just about anywhere and at any time.

• Outstanding flavour

The science of pour over coffee (which we won’t be getting into right now) has the potential to result in the production of truly outstanding coffee. While it may not be the most technologically advanced approach to brewing a cup of coffee, filter coffee essentially proves that you don’t need to resort to extremes to come up with something truly delicious.

• No skills or knowledge required

The fact that this traditional approach to brewing coffee is one of the simplest imaginable makes it the perfect choice for those with limited or perhaps no prior experience whatsoever. All that’s involved in the process is you, the filter, the coffee and the water – hence no complicated instruction manual being necessary.

• Cheap and cheerful

Pour over coffee also single-handedly proves the point that you don’t have to invest in a world of expensive equipment to brew an outstanding cup. Just as long as the coffee you invest in is of high enough quality and you get the job done right, using nothing but a filter and a receptacle really can result in pure magic.

• It’s portable

As previously mentioned, one of the best things about filter coffee is the way in which you can technically take your kit with you and brew a perfect cup anywhere. At work, in the park, at the beach, even while camping – outstanding coffee, wherever you go.

• Rapid results

There are also little to no complexities whatsoever involved in the pour over coffee brewing process. Instead, the whole thing is set up in a matter of seconds and the perfect cup of coffee is yours soon afterwards. If anything, the whole process could be considered quite calming and meditative.

• It's controllable

Last but not least, traditional filter coffee also makes it comprehensively easy to take full control over how strong or otherwise every cup of coffee is. There’s limitless room for experimentation and just as soon as you strike the ideal balance, pouring consistently excellent cups every time becomes a walk in the park!
So next time you think you need all the high-tech gadgets on the market to produce a superb cup of coffee, think again!

​USE POUR OVER METHOD FOR A PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
Pour over coffee is made by placing coffee grounds in a paper filter and pouring hot water over them. This method brings out the bold flavour of the beans, keeps harmful oils from getting into your cup, is more environmentally friendly, and is super easy to use. 
It's time to change up your coffee drinking experience for the better. Visit our store to check out our coffee options and pick up the best pour over coffee and our premium coffee beans. 
You roll out of bed and head to your kitchen to make yourself a cup of your favourite pick me up. You’ve got to have your coffee, or your morning is ruined. In fact, to get the proper amount of energy you need more like two cups.
How would you like to get all the caffeine you need in only a single cup of Hachidoori? The answer is pour over coffee. Coffee created using this method has a higher caffeine content and it has an overall better flavor.
These aren’t the only benefits you’ll receive from brewing your coffee this way. Check out this guide to learn more.
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WHAT IS POUR OVER COFFEE?
Before we get into why pour over coffee is superior, let's talk more about what it is. It involves placing coffee grounds into a paper filter and pouring hot water over them.
The water runs through the grounds and filters the coffee into your favorite mug. It takes a little longer to make than your standard cup of coffee, but trust us when we say the time you spend brewing it will be more than worth it when you take that first sip. 

1. IT'S MORE PRACTICAL THAN MACHINES 

There is nothing worse than walking into your kitchen in the morning to make a cup of coffee only to realize that your machine is broken. Your pour over system doesn't use a single electronic or moving part so missing out on your drinks for the morning is something you never have to worry about. 
Since it doesn't use any electronic parts, there's nothing to plug-in. This means you can make a cup of coffee no matter where you are.
As far as cleaning goes, your entire pour over system can go in your dishwasher. The same can't be said for that heavy espresso machine sitting on your counter. 

1. IT CREATES AN AMAZING FLAVOR 

Coffee has a bunch of natural oils and residues that will affect the taste of your drink and not in a good way. The paper filter used in the pour over method catches these oils and stops them from ending up in your cup. It will allow you to enjoy the true flavor of the beans. 
This creation method also lets you experiment with flavor a little bit. You can alter the taste by changing up the amount of coffee you use or by altering the water temperature. 

1. THE SYSTEM IS EASY TO USE 

Perhaps the best thing about pour over coffee is that anyone can make it. Sure, it might take a few tries to get the exact flavor that you want but the method itself is straight forward. 
Coffee machines come with complex booklets and have a ton of buttons that you must figure out. If you punch in the wrong commands, your coffee won't taste that great. Even if you do push the right buttons, you still have no control over how your coffee comes out. 
Pour over systems give you more control over your cup of coffee. It gives you the chance to practice and experiment until you make a cup of coffee that you're happy about. 

1. POUR OVER IS CHEAPER 

The cheapest coffee you can get is instant coffee, but the quality can be a bit questionable. With espresso machines and coffee makers, you'll get a better cup of coffee, but they are expensive. These machines also tend to break which will leave you having to pay more money for a replacement. 
Buying pour over equipment is cheaper than buying an espresso machine and for the most part, you only must buy it once. Pour over coffee equipment also allows you to make shop quality coffee without having to spend five bucks a cup. 

1. IT'S ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY 

You may love your k-cups but the environment doesn’t All that plastic ends up in landfills where it takes years to break down. Again, pour over coffee systems use a paper filter. 
You're still tossing away garbage, but the paper filters don't take as long to break down. It's much more environmentally friendly. 

1. IT GIVES YOU THE JUMPSTART YOU NEED 

Have you never been a morning person? Is it hard for you to begin your day without having a cup of coffee? If so, then pour over coffee will be perfect for you. 
It's true that all coffee contains caffeine. The thing is you may have to drink several cups of your regular coffee to get the energy boost that you need. Due to the preparation method, pour over coffee contains twice the amount of caffeine. 

1. POUR OVER HAS HEALTH BENEFITS 

While even unfiltered coffee has its health benefits, filtered coffee is leagues better for you. Some of the oils in coffee contain compounds that block the receptors in your body that are responsible for regulating your cholesterol levels. As you can imagine, this takes a toll on your health. 
When you make pour over coffee, the paper filter stops these oils from getting into your cup. Your cholesterol levels stay normal so you can enjoy your cup without a care in the world. 

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