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Step 2 of 4 · Pour-Over Coffee

60 g water on the grounds

60 g water on the grounds — step 2 of 4 in Pour-Over Coffee. Start timer. Pour 60 g water, just enough to wet all the grounds. Wait 45 seconds. The bed should rise and bubble if the coffee is fresh.

Wet the whole bed. Dry pockets taste like dust.
Wet the whole bed. Dry pockets taste like dust.

Free coffee & drinks tip: 60 g water on the grounds (step 2 of 4 from "Pour-Over Coffee").

Start timer. Pour 60 g water, just enough to wet all the grounds. Wait 45 seconds. The bed should rise and bubble if the coffee is fresh.

No bubbles? Beans are likely stale. Still brew. It just won't sing.

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