A luxurious pour-over that marries Ethiopian coffee’s natural floral notes with the exotic warmth of saffron. This recipe highlights the bright acidity and fruit-forward characteristics of Ethiopian beans while adding layers of complexity through careful saffron infusion. The result is an aromatic, golden-hued cup with enhanced floral depth.
MethodPour Over
Prep time8
Coffee22g
Water350ml
Grind sizeMedium-Fine
Water temp195°F
Preparation
- Saffron infusion: Steep 3-4 saffron threads in 50ml of hot water (195°F) for 5 minutes
- Grind coffee: Medium-fine grind, similar to table salt consistency
- Setup: Place filter in dripper, rinse with hot water, discard rinse water
Brewing Process
- Bloom: Add coffee to filter, create small well in center
- First pour: Pour 50ml water in circular motion, let bloom for 45 seconds
- Second pour: Add 100ml water in slow, steady spiral from center outward (1:30 total time)
- Third pour: Add remaining 150ml water, maintaining steady flow (3:00 total time)
- Saffron integration: In final 30 seconds, slowly drizzle saffron-infused water over grounds
- Finish: Total brew time should be 4:00-4:30 minutes