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After a weekend with pour-over gear, I'm not buying the hype
I've used the same drip coffee pot for years, and it makes coffee I REALLY love. My buddy let me borrow his fancy pour-over stuff, saying it was way better. I followed all the steps, but my morning cup tasted just fine, not amazing. Honestly, I don't get why everyone pushes for such complicated methods. My simple pot gives me great coffee every time without the hassle.
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dakotab931mo ago
My first pour-over setup took me twenty minutes just to get the water temperature right. I ended up with a cup that tasted no better than my old drip pot, and I felt like a fool for all the fuss. Some people love the ritual, but I guess I'm just too lazy for that. If your drip pot makes coffee you love, there's no reason to change a thing. My buddy still swears by his gear, but I'll take simple and reliable any day.
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robin59117d ago
Yeah I went down that rabbit hole too, bought a whole scale and gooseneck kettle setup. Honestly the best thing I did was stop timing everything so exactly. I just eyeball the water now, let it cool for a minute off the boil, and do a single slow pour. Tastes great and takes maybe three minutes total. The fussing was what killed it for me, once I stopped treating it like a science project it became way more enjoyable.
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jamesr341mo ago
Last month, I spent fifty bucks on a fancy kettle just for pour-over. I was CONVINCED it would make the best coffee ever. After a week of timing pours and weighing beans, I realized my old drip machine made the same great cup in half the time. I felt pretty silly for all the effort, like I was performing a magic trick for no reason. Now I just laugh when I see my kettle collecting dust on the shelf. Some people enjoy the process, but for me, simple wins every time.
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kelly6381mo ago
Totally get where you're coming from lol. Went through the same thing with a fancy french press I barely touch now. Sometimes we just want the coffee, not the whole show. If the simple way works for you, that's all that matters.
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