Pour-over ratios I keep coming back to
After a few years of chasing recipes, I have settled on a short list. None of this is new; it is simply what survives a busy week.
| Situation | Coffee : water | Grind |
|---|---|---|
| Light roast, weekend | 1 : 16.5 | medium-fine |
| Medium roast, weekday | 1 : 15 | medium |
| Iced, summer | 1 : 10 + ice | fine |
The biggest improvement was not the ratio at all. It was pre-wetting the bed for thirty seconds and pouring slower than felt natural.
If a cup tastes sour, grind finer. If it tastes bitter and dry, grind coarser. Change one thing at a time.