Even with freshly ground beans and the perfect temperature of hot water, having the right pour-over coffee maker is still essential to bringing a perfectly nuanced cup together. Although they come in a range of styles and price points, the best pour-over coffee makers will suit your capacity and budget requirements — and are easy to clean too.
When shopping for a pour-over coffee maker, you'll first want to consider your caffeine consumption. Though there is variation from brand to brand, 6 ounces is typically considered one cup of coffee. If you're looking to brew a single serving, a model that sits on top of your own coffee mug will offer the most convenience. Meanwhile,alarge-capacity option that doesn't require a separate mug or carafe can be much more convenient if you want to make several cups of coffee at a time, though it may be more pricey.
Some models require the use of paper filters, which make for easier cleanup but are not the most eco-friendly way to go. On the other hand, makers that come with reusable mesh filters are not only more cost effective, but coffee experts also applaud them for their ability to let the oils and grinds pass through, giving you a fuller bodied cup. However, if you want as clean a cup as possible (as in no grinds swirling around), you can still layer a paper filter over a mesh one.
And while the main draw of a cup of pour-over coffee is often the manual process, if you don't have the time to put as much effort in, you can still mimic the taste with an automatic pour over coffee maker.
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