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How can I improve my Pour-over? (piefed.social)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by [M] to c/coffee@lemmy.world
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Currently I have a standard Melitta Filter and a standard water kettle. I have read and heard that the pouring speed makes a big difference for the result but I can't really control that very well with the spout of said kettle.

Currently the coffee tastes like a mix of under- and overextracted which is really confusing. I have tried different grind settings before but the issue persists.

Edit: The mix in over- and underextracted might also come from me not stirring before drinking the coffee.

Is there a way to improve this without getting a new kettle? What other things can I try?

Edit: I have now tried pouring with a Pyrex type measuring cup and it pours much better than the water kettle. Combined with stirring afterwards it noticeably improved the taste. The grinder I use is the Timemore C3 ESP pro.

Thanks everyone!

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[–] 6 points 1 week ago*

Ah, that's much better then, those porcelain filters suck. Your grinder is fine, should be able to make delicious coffee. I'd recommend focusing on grind setting to make sure that you are hitting your time targets, and using very hot water. James Hoffman has some good videos on pourover techniques that would be worth watching. I think he even has one about using kettles without a long neck. Also, make sure your beans are fresh and high quality.

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