Because the pour over method works well to highlight subtle flavor notes and aromas, you may want to choose a light roast. Beans that are roasted to this profile are the brightest, with the most acidic flavors. Chad says “Light roasts showcase the most authentic quality of the coffee.”
Keeping this in view, can you use any coffee for pour over coffee?
Basically any coffee bean you can find will achieve its maximum potential when you brew it as a pour-over (that is, if you brew it correctly).
But if you want to get the most out of your coffee, use freshly ground coffee. It makes all the difference. Pour-over coffee will brew best when using a medium grind, but you can even go a bit finer or coarser (interested in different types of grinds?).
Thereof, is Lavazza good for pour-over?
This classic medium roast from Lavazza is a good example of a great coffee – it’s just not the best choice for pour-over. Lavazza, of course, does a great job ensuring a consistently enjoyable product – it’s one of the largest coffee suppliers in the world and an iconic brand name.
What do I need for pour over coffee?
What you’ll need:
- Quality, fresh coffee beans (we gravitate toward beans from Guatemala and Ethiopia)
- Chemex coffeemaker.
- Filtered water (we love this Berkey Water filter)
- Water kettle (something with a gooseneck spout is best for pouring)
- Paper filters.
- Coffee grinder (the better the grind, the better the coffee.
What is a Starbucks pour-over?
The pour-over is a simple technique that produces a beautiful cup. To brew, hot water is gently poured over freshly ground coffee in a slow, circular motion. As water passes through a filter holding a bed of grounds, nuanced flavors are extracted from the coffee.
What’s the best coffee for a French press?
Whats the Best Coffee for French Press?
- Lifeboost Coffee Medium Roast.
- Peet’s Coffee Major Dickason’s Blend.
- Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Volcanica Coffee.
- Coffee Bros. Costa Rica.
- Stone Street Colombian Supremo.
- French Roast Sumatran, Sleepy Monk Coffee.