The Pour over method of coffee brewing remains the most widely used method, and provides a simple and efficient way to brew a great cup, without the hassles associated with some other methods of coffee brewing. Although the most primitive way of pour over brewing is the manual method, it can often be used with the right parameters to produce an outstanding cup! The pourover coffee brewing method is simple, where the ground coffee is dosed into a permanent or paper filter, then water at an optimal temperature - heated to ~201 degress Fahrenheit - is poured over the grounds, and through the filter, and into your coffee vessel. The temperature of the water during a brew is critical, to ensure the coffee aromas and oils are properly extracted, without over extracting the bitter proteins and solids that are contained within the bean. Another critical factor in a good cup is to ensure the proper amount of time water is in contact with your coffee grounds, also to make sure the bitter proteins dont get extracted. An optimally designed electric brewer should have all of these factors narrowed down into an automatic cycle that always ensures the proper temperature, and flow rates to achieve the optimal extraction. Manual pour over brewers are more a bit of an art, that with a little practice can produce great results, at usually much less cost, although less convenient than electric brewers. |
