To make the best pour over coffee with swamp juice coffee, you'll need a few key ingredients and equipment. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make a great pour over using weight and quantity measurements.
Ingredients and Equipment:
1. Freshly roasted coffee beans (swamp juice coffee)
2. Coffee grinder
3. Pour over brewer (e.g., Hario V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave)
4. Paper filter specific to your pour over brewer
5. Gooseneck kettle (regular kettle works too)
6. Digital kitchen scale
7. Timer (optional)
8. Mug or carafe
9. Hot water (ideally between 195-205°F or 90-96°C)
Step-by-Step Guide:
Measure your coffee: Start by determining the coffee-to-water ratio you prefer. A good starting point is a 1:16 ratio, which means for every gram of coffee, you'll use 16 grams of water. Adjust the ratio to your taste preferences. For example, if you want a stronger cup, you can try a 1:15 ratio. Weigh out the desired amount of coffee based on your chosen ratio.
Grind your coffee: Grind your swamp juice coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest flavor. Use a medium-fine grind setting, which is suitable for most pour over methods. The grind size should resemble granulated sugar.
Prepare your pour over brewer: Set up your pour over brewer on top of your mug or carafe and place a paper filter in it. Rinse the filter with hot water to remove any paper taste and preheat your brewing vessel. Discard the rinse water.
Heat the water: Boil water in your gooseneck kettle (or whatever you have) and let it cool for about 30 seconds to reach the desired temperature range of 195-205°F (90-96°C). This range helps extract the optimal flavors from the coffee.
Bloom the coffee: Start your timer and pour a small amount of hot water (about double the weight of the coffee grounds) evenly over the coffee. Allow it to bloom for about 30 seconds. This step helps degas the coffee and enhances flavor extraction.
Begin the pour: After the bloom, start pouring the hot water in a slow and controlled manner, starting from the center and moving in concentric circles toward the outer edges. Maintain a steady, gentle pour, avoiding pouring directly onto the filter.
Control the flow: Pay attention to the rate of water flow through the coffee bed. Adjust your pouring speed to keep the water level in the brewer consistent. Aim for a total brew time of around 3-4 minutes.
Enjoy your pour over: Once you've poured all the water, allow the remaining water to drip through the coffee bed. Once the dripping stops, remove the pour over brewer from your mug or carafe. Your delicious pour over coffee is ready to be enjoyed!
Remember, brewing coffee is subjective, and you can experiment with different grind sizes, ratios, and pouring techniques to find the perfect balance for your taste preferences. Enjoy your Swamp Juice pour over!
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