Pour Over

Brewing Guide

Easy Brewing with the Kalita Wave 185

Watch Nossa Familia Coffee founder Augusto Carneiro and former Brazilian barista champ, Rafael Godoy share tips on how to brew a balanced cup of coffee with the Kalita Wave 185 dripper for pour over set up.


The Pour Over

21 GRAMS COFFEE | 340 GRAMS WATER | 2:30 BREW TIME

Pour Over coffee grind size

Grind Size

Fine- about the texture of table salt.

You'll Need

  • 21g coffee
  • Water at 200°F
  • Pour over device, such as a Bee House or Kalita Wave
  • Gooseneck kettle
  • Decanter or large mug
  • Scale
  • Timer

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Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
01

Weigh & Heat

Weigh out 21 grams of coffee and heat your water to 200ºF.

Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
02

Rinse Filter

Use a bit of hot water to rinse your paper filter and heat your dripper & decanter.

Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
03

Grind & Dump

Grind the coffee medium-fine (texture of table salt) and dump into your pre-rinsed filter.

Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
04

Time & Pour

Start  your timer and begin adding water until the grounds are fully saturated.

Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
05

Let it bloom

Let your coffee bloom for 30 seconds

Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
06

Add Water

Slowly add more water, pouring with your kettle in a small, circular pattern.

Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
07

Drip Drop

Continue pouring until your scale reads 340g (around the 2:00 mark), then let it drip through.

Pour Over Coffee How to - Nossa Familia
08

Yum

Serve and enjoy!