The Pour Over = Manual Filter Method

A very simple and inexpensive way to brew a great cup of coffee.

Method:

1. Place the paper filter into the filter cone holder.
2. Add coffee: for each 125ml/4 oz. cup add 1 rounded tablespoon or 1 scoop (about 7.5 g) of medium ground coffee. Feel free to adjust the amount of coffee according to your personal taste.
3. Boil the water in a kettle and let it cool for about 30 seconds.
4. Pour the water slowly over the grounds, so they are evenly saturated - coffee will start to drip into the pot or mug.
5. Add more water, just below the top of the filter and stir carefully, so the filter doesn't tear.
6. Depending on the size of the filter and the amount of coffee you are preparing, the process should take 2 minutes (for a single cup) or longer.
7. Remove the cone, stir the coffee and enjoy.

Important:

• use fresh, good quality coffee
• make sure coffee is ground correctly: it should be medium ground
• use the right amount of coffee
• time the process

Some people feel that paper filters, especially the bleached ones, add "paper taste" to the coffee. To avoid this, put the paper filter in the holder, then first rinse it with very hot water. Discard the water afterwards. Add coffee into the rinsed filter, brew and enjoy.

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