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What is a Pour Over Coffee?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Pour-over <\/b>coffee<\/b> lives up to its name: it\u2019s an <\/span>extraction method that involves carefully pouring water over ground coffee.<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also known as <\/span>filter coffee<\/b>, it is prepared based on the principle of leaching. This term refers to the process of pouring boiling water through <\/span>ground coffee<\/b> within a filter. The filter method takes more time, as the coffee drips slowly under the influence of gravity rather than pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cup obtained with a pour-over <\/span>\u00a0<\/b>method tends to be less bitter. It is often said that this method allows for one of the purest results in the cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Origins of Pour-Over Coffee<\/b><\/h3>\n

Jean-Baptiste de Belloy<\/a>, Archbishop of Paris, is credited with revolutionizing<\/span> coffee brewing <\/b>around 1800 by inventing a <\/span>coffee percolation system.<\/b> Prior to his innovation, <\/span>coffee <\/b>was merely infused. His creation, known as the “<\/span>Dubelloire<\/b>,” is considered the<\/span> first coffee maker<\/b>, significantly enhancing the way <\/span>coffee <\/b>was prepared and enjoyed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Chemex\u00ae<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is a <\/b>Chemex\u00ae<\/b><\/a>?<\/b> The Chemex\u00ae is the <\/span>iconic pour-over coffee maker<\/b> invented in 1941 by Peter Schlumbohm..<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Method<\/b>: Heat some water, prepare your<\/span> ground coffee <\/b>(<\/span>coarse grind size<\/b>), and place a filter<\/a> in your <\/span>Chemex\u00ae<\/b>. Once these preparation steps are done, rinse your filter with<\/span> hot water,<\/b> empty the water, then add the <\/span>ground coffee<\/b>. Proceed with multiple pours and let it infuse. Find all the steps to prepare <\/span>coffee <\/b>with a Chemex\u00ae in our dedicated article<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cup Result<\/b>: You will get a very <\/span>smooth coffee<\/b>, similar to an <\/span>infusion<\/b>, light in body, with unparalleled <\/span>aromatic <\/b>strength.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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The V60<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is a <\/b>V60<\/b><\/a>?<\/b> The V60 is a <\/span>dripper coffee maker<\/b><\/a> that allows for a gentle, gradual, and controlled extraction. The user controls the flow rate, temperature, and brewing time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Method<\/b>: Heat some water, prepare your ground coffee (medium-fine grind size), and place a filter in your V60. Once these preparation steps are done, rinse your <\/span>filter <\/b>and add the<\/span> ground coffee<\/b>. Proceed with multiple pours and let it infuse. Find all the steps to prepare coffee with a V60 in our video<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cup Result<\/b>: You will get a subtle and <\/span>refined coffee,<\/b> with good aromatic strength and a pronounced body.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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The French Press<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is a French Press<\/a>?<\/b> Also known as a <\/span>cafeti\u00e8re,<\/b> the <\/span>French Press<\/b> is probably one of the simplest methods to use for preparing filter coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Method<\/b>: Heat some <\/span>water <\/b>and prepare your <\/span>ground coffee<\/b> (coarse grind size). Once these preparation steps are done, preheat your <\/span>French Press<\/b> with hot water, empty it, then add the ground coffee. Proceed with multiple pours and let it infuse for up to 8 minutes. Finally, press down to the bottom. Find all the steps to prepare <\/span>coffee <\/b>with a <\/span>French Press<\/b> in our dedicated video<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cup Result<\/b>: You will get a <\/span>coffee <\/b>with beautiful aromatic strength and more body. This is why French Presses are often used to enjoy <\/span>single-origin coffees<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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The Vacuum Coffee Maker<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is a Vacuum Coffee Maker?<\/a><\/b> Also known as a <\/span>siphon coffee maker<\/b>, this method is undoubtedly the most impressive among the <\/span>six iconic pour-over coffee methods<\/b>. It works on a back-and-forth system where water passes through the <\/span>coffee twice<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Method<\/b>: Heat some water and prepare your ground coffee (fine grind size). Once these preparation steps are done, rinse the filter, then proceed with multiple pours and steps. Find all the steps to prepare <\/span>coffee <\/b>with a <\/span>vacuum <\/b>or <\/span>siphon coffee maker<\/b> in our dedicated article<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cup Result<\/b>: You will get a smooth and rich <\/span>coffee<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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The AeroPress\u00ae<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is an <\/b>AeroPress\u00ae<\/b><\/a>?<\/b> Created in 2005 by Alan Adler, the AeroPress\u00ae is the ultimate portable coffee maker, perfect for travelling! There are two different brewing methods to make coffee with an AeroPress\u00ae: the standard method, which we detail below, and the inverted method.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Method<\/b>: Heat some water and prepare your <\/span>ground coffee<\/b> (all grind sizes can work). Once these preparation steps are done, place the filter, rinse it, and fix it. Position your <\/span>cup <\/b>and proceed <\/span>with multiple pours<\/b>, allowing it to <\/span>infuse <\/b>before pressing. Find all the steps to prepare <\/span>coffee <\/b>with an<\/span> AeroPress\u00ae <\/b>in our dedicated video<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cup Result<\/b>: You will get a coffee that is somewhere between <\/span>espresso <\/b>and <\/span>filter coffee<\/b>, with a lot of body while maintaining strong aromatic strength (note that the finer the grind size, the stronger the cup result).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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The Cold Brew<\/b><\/h3>\n

What is a Cold Brew<\/a>?<\/b> Cold brew is a <\/span>cold extraction method <\/b>that involves letting the <\/span>ground coffee <\/b>steep in a large amount of water for an extended period.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation Method<\/b>: Prepare your <\/span>ground coffee<\/b> (coarse grind size) and fill your cold brew bottle with cold water. Once these preparation steps are done, add the <\/span>ground coffee <\/b>and let it steep for 12 to 24 hours. Find all the steps to prepare <\/span>coffee <\/b>with a <\/span>cold brew bottle <\/b>in our dedicated article<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cup Result<\/b>: A smooth, non acidic coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What Do You Need for Successful Pour Over Coffee?<\/h2>\n

Making great pour over coffee<\/strong> isn\u2019t complicated, but it does require a little care and the right basics. From your brewing device to the coffee itself and even the water you use, each element plays a role in the final cup. The good news? Once you\u2019ve got these fundamentals right, consistency and flavour follow naturally.<\/p>\n

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Pour Over Coffee brewers, filters, machines, kettles and more<\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t need a professional caf\u00e9 setup, but a few well-chosen tools will make a real difference:<\/p>\n