Pour-over coffee has become a favorite among coffee enthusiasts worldwide — and for good reason. This brewing method produces a cup that is clean, balanced, and nuanced, allowing the unique flavors of specialty beans to shine. Unlike machine brews, pour-over puts you in control, turning coffee into both an art and a ritual.

At Caarabi Coffee, we love the pour-over because it highlights the delicate complexities of single-origin beans. If you’ve been curious about making pour-over at home, this guide will take you through everything you need to know, from equipment to technique.

Why Choose Pour-Over?

  • Flavor clarity: It brings out subtle notes like fruit, florals, and chocolate without muddiness.

  • Control: You can fine-tune water temperature, grind size, and pour speed.

  • Mindful brewing: It slows you down and transforms coffee into a calming ritual.

  • Versatility: Works well for both light and medium roasts, especially those with distinctive origin characteristics.

What You’ll Need

To get started, you don’t need an expensive setup, just the right essentials:

  • Pour-over dripper (V60, Kalita Wave, or similar)

  • Filter paper

  • Gooseneck kettle for precise pouring

  • Burr grinder for consistent grind size

  • Digital scale for accuracy

  • Fresh Caarabi Coffee beans (medium roast or light roast works best)

Step-by-Step Brewing Method

Step 1: Measure and Grind

Start with a ratio of 1:15 — 1 gram of coffee for every 15 grams of water.
For a standard cup (250 ml water), use 16–17 grams of coffee.
Grind the beans to a medium-fine texture, similar to table salt.

Step 2: Prepare the Filter

Place the filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water to eliminate any paper taste and preheat your dripper. Discard the rinse water.

Step 3: Bloom

Add the ground coffee to the filter. Begin by pouring just enough hot water (about twice the coffee weight) to saturate all grounds.
Let it sit for 30–45 seconds. This is called the bloom, where carbon dioxide escapes and the grounds prepare for extraction.

Step 4: Controlled Pour

Continue pouring in slow, circular motions. Keep the water stream steady, avoiding the edges of the filter.
For 16 grams of coffee, you should pour about 240 ml of water in total, in 2–3 stages.

Step 5: Wait and Enjoy

The total brew time should be 2.5 to 3.5 minutes. Once finished, swirl the cup or carafe lightly to mix the flavors, and enjoy the clean, aromatic brew.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Grind too fine: Can lead to over-extraction and bitterness.

  • Pour too fast: Water passes through too quickly, leaving the cup weak.

  • Wrong water temperature: Ideally 92–96°C; boiling water burns the grounds, while cooler water under-extracts.

  • Skipping the bloom: Leads to uneven extraction and muted flavors.

Which Caarabi Coffees Work Best for Pour-Over?

  • Vontekad Estate (Washed): Perfect for highlighting buttery, chocolate, and pear notes.

  • Experimental Fermented Lots: Brings out fruit-forward complexity in a pour-over.

  • Cold Brew Fruity Beans: Surprisingly good for pour-over when brewed hot, offering smooth acidity.

Why Pour-Over is Worth It

It may take a little practice, but pour-over offers one of the most rewarding brewing experiences. It turns your coffee into more than a beverage — it becomes a moment of focus, intention, and discovery.

Discover the Perfect Beans for Pour-Over

At Caarabi Coffee, we roast small-batch, single-origin beans that shine in manual brewing methods like pour-over. Explore our full range at CaarabiCoffee and take your coffee ritual to the next level.

Final Sip

The beauty of pour-over lies in its simplicity. With just a dripper, filter, and some freshly roasted beans, you can unlock flavors that rival any café. When paired with the right coffee, it’s not just brewing — it’s storytelling in a cup.

Caarabi Coffee — Crafted for Clarity, Brewed for Discovery.