
How to Make Pour-Over Coffee
Nothing flashy here—just good, solid technique
Blue Bottle was founded by James Freeman in 2002 with a simple yet revolutionary idea: to brew coffee to order, using the pour over method.
The ritual of the pour over is like a meditation: There’s no machine in your way, no flashing green lights, no electric power cords. Just you and a few simple tools. If you’ve never tried a pour over before, the final cup is reminiscent of one from a drip coffee maker, but noticeably more delicate and complex.
If you’re familiar with the method, we invite you to try our version. It lends itself to mastery both on the first try and the one hundredth. Find a few minutes to slow down: observe the bloom — that swell of the coffee grounds after the first pour and experience the first trace of coffee-drunk steam. Notice how the flow rate and the spiral of each pour can alter the flavors in the final cup. We’ve perfected our method over twenty years of obsessive tinkering and are proud to share it here.
- BREW TIME
2½ - 3 minutes
- WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Blue Bottle Coffee dripper
Blue Bottle Coffee filters
Kettle
Grinder
Digital scale
Timer
Coffee Amount
30 grams
Grind Size
Sea Salt
WATER AMT AND TEMP
600 grams (20 oz)
205° - 210°
Brew Time
2 min

Our Coffees
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Preparing a Pour Over paired with our coffee ensures your pour over will be delicious.