Pour-Over Coffee Guide: Brew Like a Pro

There's something meditative about a pour-over. Whether you're standing at a trailhead camp stove or your kitchen counter before a big day, the ritual of a slow, intentional brew is part of the experience. At Wild Earth Coffee, we believe the best cup is the one you made with care — and pour-over is one of the most rewarding ways to get there.

What You'll Need

• A pour-over dripper (Chemex, V60, or similar)
• Paper or metal filter
• Freshly roasted Wild Earth Coffee, medium-fine grind
• Gooseneck kettle (ideal for control)
• Kitchen scale
• Timer

The Grind

Use a medium-fine grind — think sea salt texture. Too coarse and your brew will be weak and watery; too fine and it'll be bitter and slow to drain. If you're grinding whole beans, aim for consistency above all else.

The Ratio

We recommend 20g of coffee to 300ml (10–12 oz) of water — roughly a 1:15 ratio. This is your starting point; adjust to taste from here.

Step-by-Step Brew

1. Heat your water to 195–205°F (just off the boil — about 30 seconds off the kettle).
2. Rinse your filter with hot water to remove any papery taste and pre-warm the dripper. Discard the rinse water.
3. Add your ground coffee and give the dripper a gentle shake to level the bed.
4. Bloom: Pour 40g of water evenly over the grounds and wait 30 seconds. This releases CO₂ from fresh coffee and sets up an even extraction.
5. Pour in stages: Slowly pour the remaining water in steady, circular motions from the center outward. Pour in 2–3 stages, keeping the water level consistent. Total brew time: 3–4 minutes.
6. Enjoy immediately. Pour-over is best fresh — don't let it sit.

Troubleshooting Your Pour-Over

• Tastes bitter? Coarsen your grind or shorten brew time.
• Tastes weak or sour? Grind finer or slow your pour.
• Draining too fast? Your grind may be too coarse — tighten it up.
• Draining too slow? Grind is too fine — open it up a notch.

Which Wild Earth Roast Works Best?

Pour-over is a transparent brew method — it highlights the nuance in your beans. That makes it ideal for our Light Roast coffees, where floral and fruit notes shine through. Our Medium Roast collection also performs beautifully, offering balance and sweetness without the edge. Experiment and find your favorite.

Pro Tips

• Always use fresh, filtered water — it makes up 98% of your cup.
• Store your coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture.
• Weigh your coffee and water for consistent results every time.
• The fresher the roast, the more dramatic the bloom — a sign of quality.

Ready to brew? Explore our full lineup of light and medium roast coffees — sourced for adventure, roasted for flavor.