A perfect Pour over
The coffee community is a broad and diverse coalition. It consists of everything from Aeropress fanatics, espresso gourmands, cowboy coffee enthusiasts, pour-over perfectionists. We ourselves enjoy coffee in all its forms. But the inspiration for Ratio Eight and Ratio Six is the simple, smooth, cup of filtered coffee, and the way it’s often made: via a pour over. So we thought it might be useful to talk about what pour over coffee actually is. And why we’ve included its most critical characteristics in our own approach to coffee.
So what is a pour over? It’s exactly what it sounds like: coffee brewed manually. Which gives the brewer complete control: you decide what temperature the water should be, how fast or how slow it should be poured. You choose how balanced the flavor is, how strong the brew should be, etc. The trick to a perfect pour over is to stop pouring at the right time. Once you’ve added about twice as much water as there is coffee in the filter, stir what’s there or just wait, giving it time to drain. The key to a balanced cup of coffee is to be consistent. Even if you’re willing to endure the fine art of a manual pour, you’re probably inconsistent, because you’re human. Did you get the temperature of the water somewhere between 195 and 205 degrees? Did you measure the coffee, and the amount for the bloom? It’s a routine that some find meditative, others find it a hassle. The Ratio coffee maker does all that for you. While you’re browsing Instagram, packing lunch for the kids, planning a Saturday with your partner, this sleek machine makes a precision brew. With the perfect temperature, the right stirring, a smooth flow and full saturation of the brew.
