Proper grind and measurement for a pour over coffee maker
I've seen different sets of instructions from different sources, and experimentation has had mixed results.
Right now I have about a level scoop of coffee for every 4 ounces of coffee and this results in a fairly good-tasting brew for a medium grind, but the strength leaves something to be desired. When I have a finer grind for anything larger than a six-ounce cup, the coffee clogs, even when following suggestions to stir the mixture while I pour. I have a "single-cup" pour over coffee maker.
Should I be using a different grind, different measurements, only pour up to six ounces at a time, or some combination?
Best Answer
To me, the best thing about the pour-over method is that you can experiment without wasting much.
A few more details about your equipment would help. How big is your "level scoop," what shape are your filters and are you using paper filters? I make mine with a simple plastic #2 cone filter holder and paper filters and don't have any issues with clogging with about 2 Tbsp of beans.
Are you using a proper grinder or one of the whirling blade style? The blade-type can do a decent fine grind, but you can't get a consistent medium or coarse grind unless you have a burr grinder.
Even a fairly cheap kitchen scale should be good enough to get a consistent amount of coffee, I'd start with 2 Tbsp (~ 10g) of beans for 6oz of water and adjust from there. Try more beans and see if a coarser grind gets rid of your clogging problem.
In general, a very fine grind combined with the extraction time you typically get in a pour-over will give you a bitter flavour. With the beans I've been buying recently, I use a fairly fine grind, but not as fine as I'd use for Espresso. Manufacturers of paper filters claim that they trap sediment which reduces bitterness.
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As a general rule, we suggest about a 1:17, coffee to water weight ratio. In other words, for the Chemex we use 42 grams of coffee and about 700 grams of water. And lastly, make adjustments! If your coffee tastes weak or sour, you should adjust your grind to make it finer.What should the grind be for pour over coffee?
For pour over coffee, the best grind to use is a medium-coarse grind. A medium-coarse grind will be similar in size to a French press grind but less chunky and will feel slightly smoother. If you are using a cone-shaped pour over, then use a medium-fine coffee grind instead.How do I know what size grind for Pour over?
What is the best grind size for pour over coffee? Chris Clark from BrewCoffeeHome.com says medium is the best for pour-over. Depending on the specific dripper or filter you are using, medium fine and medium coarse also work. The consistency will fall between table salt to rocky sand.Extract Everything 005: Pour Over Coffee Tutorial | Pour Over Fundamentals + Adjusting Your Grind
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