The name "Pour Boy" comes from the beginnings of this company. As a small cart on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, CA, Pour Boy Coffee Co. made cups of coffee using a pour over method. The beauty of the pour over is the ability to harness exact measurements to create a perfect cup of coffee. This method is hands on and allows the brewer to perfect the technique to the specific coffee at hand.
Before we talk about the method to create a great pour over, let us explore some terminology:
Gooseneck Kettle: a type of stove top kettle with a spout that resembles a gooses' neck and has a small opening. Needed to precision pouring.
Chemex: a type of glass container which holds a paper filter and the coffee on top and has a reservoir on the bottom to catch brewed coffee. Thick glass maintains the temperature of the brewed coffee.
The rest will make sense.
Lets begin.
First, you want to acquire your equipment. You will need:
1: A pour over cone or a glass pour over set up such as a Chemex or V60 cone.
2: Paper filters. I suggest unbleached , natural cone filters. Trader Joe's has some at an affordable price. Make sure you give them a rinse first as to eliminate any lingering paper tastes.
3: A gooseneck kettle. You can find these on amazon or at a local home goods store. They are unique and provide the precision needed to evenly soak the grounds.
4: A grinder. Coffee grinders, manual or electric, range greatly in pricing. I suggest using a Baratza Encore grinder. You can buy a handheld grinder as well, but be careful as the precision varies greatly. I personally use the Lido 2 by Orphan Espresso.
5: A scale. Any scale that measures to the gram will work here. You can find them online for $25 or less. You must have a scale to get everything right!
5: Great Coffee. You cant have good coffee without good coffee!
6: Knowledge of ratios: Pour Boy uses 22 grams of ground coffee to 400 grams of hot water to make the perfect cup. I suggest you do the same unless you like it a bit weaker, as this ration creates a nice strong coffee.
OK!
Let's make a pour over!
First things first, boil your water. Add filtered water to your gooseneck kettle and heat to a temperature of 195 - 205 degrees Fahrenheit. You can buy most gooseneck kettles with a thermometer built in to the lid.
Second, grind your coffee. You can use already ground coffee, but for the best flavor, it's best to buy your coffee whole bean and grind it immediately prior to brewing. Aim for a medium/ coarse grind.
Third, add your filter to your pour over cone and rinse it once. This will eliminate any flavors of paper.
Fourth, add your coffee to you filter and place it in your cone. Place your pour over set up on the scale and zero it out.
Fifth, grab your kettle. It's time to brew! Begin by pouring 40 grams of water over your grounds. Let in sit for 30 seconds. This allows your coffee to "Bloom" which means the grounds express the aromas and flavors locked within them. After 30 seconds, continue pouring in 50 gram increments every 30 seconds until the scale reads 400 grams.
Lastly, let all of the water come through the coffee and you're done!
It seems like an extensive process, but after doing it a few times, it becomes easy and meditative. Personally, I think it's the best way to start the day. Reach out if you have any questions!