Is pour over coffee better than drip?

Pour over gives you control over every variable — water temperature, pour rate, bloom time, and extraction time. This control produces cleaner, more nuanced cups than auto-drip machines. However, it requires 4-5 minutes of active attention per brew.

What grind size should I use for pour over?

Medium-fine, similar to table salt. Too coarse and water flows through too fast (sour, thin coffee). Too fine and water pools (bitter, over-extracted). Adjust grind size until your total brew time hits 3-4 minutes for 12oz.

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