Headwaters is an intriguing coffee—a single-origin Ethiopian, roasted in two profiles and blended back together, giving you floral brightness and chocolate depth in one cup. To truly appreciate its complexity, let’s talk pour-over.
The Basics of Pour-Over:
A pour-over is essentially controlled extraction. You’re playing coffee alchemist, drizzling hot water over freshly ground beans and extracting flavors at your own pace. For Headwaters, we recommend:
- Grind: Medium-fine, like table salt.
- Water Temp: Around 205°F (96°C).
- Ratio: About 1:16 coffee-to-water by weight (e.g., 20g coffee to 320g water).
Technique Matters:
Start with a gentle bloom by pouring just enough water to saturate the grounds—let it sit about 30-45 seconds. This releases CO₂ and preps the bed for more even extraction. Next, pour in slow, controlled circles. Keep the coffee bed flat and steady, pausing between pours if needed. Total brew time? Around 2.5 to 3.5 minutes.
What You’ll Taste:
When done right, the lighter-roasted component of Headwaters sparkles with bright berry and floral notes, while the slightly darker roast adds chocolatey sweetness. The pour-over’s clarity lets you catch evGery subtle shift—like following the melody and harmony lines in a well-composed song.
Adjust & Experiment:
If it’s tasting too bright, slow your pours slightly to extract more sweetness. If it’s too heavy, try a coarser grind for more liveliness. Pour-over is a journey, not a destination. Experiment, taste, refine. With Headwaters, you’ll always find something new to love.
