Beginner
Golden Hour Pour Over
A perfectly balanced pour over that captures the sweet spot between brightness and body. This recipe uses a gentle blooming technique and steady pours to extract clean, flavorful coffee with notes of caramel and citrus. Perfect for morning rituals when you want something special but not complicated.
15 min
1 serving
Pour Over
Instructions
Steps
- Heat water to 200°F and rinse your filter with hot water
- Grind coffee to medium-fine consistency (like table salt)
- Add coffee to filter and create a small well in the center
- Bloom: Pour 50ml water in circular motion, wait 30 seconds
- First pour: Slowly add 150ml water in steady spiral (30-60 seconds)
- Second pour: Add remaining 150ml water in center, let drain
- Total brew time should be 4-5 minutes
- Serve immediately for best flavor
Pro Tips
Pro Tips
- Consistency is key: Use the same pouring speed each time
- Watch the bloom: Good coffee will puff up significantly
- Don't rush: Let each pour settle before adding more water
- Taste and adjust: If too bitter, use cooler water or coarser grind
- Fresh is best: Use beans roasted within 2-4 weeks
Recipe Details
Coffee Amount:22g
Water Amount:350ml
Grind Size:Medium-Fine
Water Temp:200°F
Prep Time:5 min
Ingredients
- medium roast coffee beans - 22g
- filtered water - 350ml
Equipment Needed
- Pour over dripper (V60 or similar)
- Paper filter
- Gooseneck kettle
- Digital scale
- Coffee grinder
- Timer (optional)