Pour Over Coffee Recipes
Many ways to brew. Many ways to enjoy.
Explore five pour-over recipes designed to bring out different qualities in freshly roasted specialty coffee.
Gears(Recommended but not necessary)
Gather these tools before starting your pour-over coffee.
- Pour-Over Dripper
V60, Kalita or similar
- Paper Filters
Compatible with your dripper
- Coffee Grinder
Preferably a burr grinder
- Digital Scale
For weighing coffee and water
- Gooseneck Kettle
For controlled pouring
- Cup or Coffee Server
Heat-safe; add ice for iced recipes
- Timer
A phone timer works well
- Specialty Bean
Colorful Coffee Bean
Before brewing: Rinse the paper filter with hot water and discard the rinse water. For iced recipes, weigh the ice separately and place it in the server before brewing.
These recipes are starting points; results vary by bean, roast, dripper, and grind.
Hot Pour Over
Three ways to enjoy your coffee hot, from bright and delicate to rich and full-bodied.
Hot Pour Over
Balanced & Sweet
Balanced sweetness, clarity, and body.
Coffee20 g
Water320 g
Ratio1:16
Temperature200°F / 93°C
GrindMedium-fine
Target Brew Time2:30–3:30
Brewing Steps
- 0:00–0:45: Bloom with 40 g of water.
- 0:45: Pour slowly to 160 g total.
- 1:15: Pour to 240 g total.
- 1:45: Pour to 320 g total and allow to drain.
Hot Pour Over
Bright & Fruity
A lively cup highlighting floral notes and fruit-like acidity.
Coffee15 g
Water250 g
Ratio1:16.7
Temperature205°F / 96°C
GrindMedium-fine
Target Brew Time2:30–3:15
Brewing Steps
- 0:00–0:40: Bloom with 45 g of water.
- 0:40: Pour gently to 120 g total.
- 1:15: Pour to 185 g total.
- 1:50: Pour to 250 g total and allow to drain.
Hot Pour Over
Rich & Bold
A fuller-bodied cup with a more concentrated flavor.
Coffee22 g
Water300 g
Ratio1:13.6
Temperature198°F / 92°C
GrindMedium-fine
Target Brew Time2:45–3:45
Brewing Steps
- 0:00–0:45: Bloom with 50 g of water.
- 0:45: Pour slowly to 150 g total.
- 1:25: Pour to 225 g total.
- 2:00: Pour to 300 g total and allow to drain.
Iced Pour Over
Flash-brewed directly over ice. The ice is part of the total brew water, not extra water.
Iced Pour Over
Bold & Smooth Iced
Brew directly over ice for a crisp, aromatic iced coffee.
Coffee20 g
Water200 g hot + 120 g ice
Ratio1:16 total
Temperature200°F / 93°C
GrindMedium-fine
Target Brew Time2:15–3:15
Brewing Steps
- Prepare: Place 120 g of ice in the server beneath the dripper.
- 0:00–0:40: Bloom the grounds with 40 g of hot water.
- 0:40: Pour to 120 g hot water total.
- 1:20: Pour to 200 g hot water total. Let drain, swirl to melt and chill, then serve.
Iced Pour Over
Bright & Refreshing Iced
A lighter, aromatic iced cup, especially enjoyable with fruity coffees.
Coffee18 g
Water180 g hot + 120 g ice
Ratio1:16.7 total
Temperature205°F / 96°C
GrindMedium-fine
Target Brew Time2:15–3:15
Brewing Steps
- Prepare: Place 120 g of ice in the server beneath the dripper.
- 0:00–0:40: Bloom the grounds with 40 g of hot water.
- 0:40: Pour to 110 g hot water total.
- 1:20: Pour to 180 g hot water total. Let drain, swirl to chill, then serve.
Make it yours: If your coffee tastes sour or weak, try a slightly finer grind. If it tastes harsh or bitter, try a slightly coarser grind. Brew times are guides, not strict rules. For iced recipes, swirl the finished coffee with the ice before serving; some ice may remain.
