How to Make Pour-Over Coffee | Perfect Coffee

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My name is Mike Jones and I'm a barista at Third Rail Coffee, right by Washington Square Park in New York City. I'm going to teach you some basic coffee making skills. I'm gonna show you how to make pour over coffee, using this Chemex brewer. And, I'm gonna be using the method that we use at the cafe where I work at, Third Rail Coffee.
So, the first thing you do is start off with 23 grams of coffee, if you have a scale. I definitely recommend getting one. It makes brewing at home a lot easier, but it's also gonna be three flat scoops. So, you'll take that and grind it. You're gonna do just a medium grind on this.
The next step is to pre-wet the filter. Now, what this does is make sure that everything's up to heat. So that there's not temperature loss, which would result in sour coffee. But it also removes some of the paper taste from the filter. It ends up being pretty noticeable. You can do an experiment, where you just taste the water that you run through the filter. And it's pretty clear that there's a, sort of, cardboard-y, gross taste that you don't want in the coffee.
So, once you've done that, just dump it out. The dumping of the water from a Chemex is one of the unspoken arts. All right, so once all the water's out, you add the grounds to the Chemex. And then just kind of shake it around, to make sure it's flat in there. Now, I'm gonna be doing this on a scale of two 400 grams of water. This would also be around 12 and a half ounces. All right, so you add the water. Now, if you're using a tea kettle, you either wanna take water just off boil and transfer it to another device, or just let it sit for 30 seconds and use the tea kettle.
The first thing you're gonna do is, pour just enough water to wet all the grounds that are in there. And you let that sit for 30 to 45 seconds. This is called 'blooming'. And what it does is, let some of the gasses release. So, if you were to pour all the water at once, the gasses would, kind of, create this barrier between the water and the grounds, which would lead to an uneven extraction. And probably taste sour, weak.
So after 30 seconds, you're gonna pour. You wanna pour pretty slowly, starting in the center and then going in concentric circles, all the way to the edge. But, without actually pouring down the sides of the filter. This would just rush right through the grounds, and then over extract, causing it to be bitter. And you can come back in and circle out again. This whole process should take between three and a half to four minutes. If it goes, if the water runs too fast, you wanna use a finer grind. And then, if it's taking too long to drip through, you're gonna wanna use a coarser grind.
All right, so we've added all the water we're gonna use. And you're just gonna just finish it up with a gentle stir. I always like to do a little x and then a circle. And this gets some of the grounds off the bed, or off the walls, of the Chemex, so that they all extract.
And then, again, this is the part where you can start making sure the timing is right. If it's taking too long, you have to make an adjustment.
So, once all the water's drained through, you're gonna remove the filter. And you wanna make sure you do this, before it dries out. Because the last few drops, they're not gonna taste so good.
So, just pull that out and you can throw it away or compost it. And then, after you let it cool, it's ready to serve.

[@gordonchen9533]

Great video, but I wish the camera was overhead during the part where he added water to the grounds.

[@hhbbhvvbjhbbyjj]

Yes i agree we wanna how your pouring the water

[@mauser8515]

pffft lol. Make three cups of coffee using this method. Pour water a different way each time then write the method used on the bottom of the cup. If you can identify a "better" brew out of the three , then I'll tip my hat. I pre-wet the filter, and pour using a 1qt pot from the stove. My coffee is delicious. I doubt a fancy little spout technique is gonna change it.

[@ViperousYoda]

Tokyo Ghoul started me on this crave, and then Persona 5 reminded me of it.. Now I'm here

[@TeeMcbee1]

Gordon Chen read this in the first 10 secs of the video, turned it off

[@wayneswitzer3890]

Gordon Chen meditate until you have an out of body experience and float above the pot for a top view.

[@yellowpaprika]

Whats up with all these negative comments..... He clearly states how much beans he uses and the courseness right before he grinds them.... Also he never said he is "a hipster" and they "invented" the pour over method. I love coffee and what I see in the video is that this barista knows his coffee and very kindly explained all the important steps and the reasonings behind them to extract the best cup of coffee from whatever kind of beans you got at home. So thank you for sharing.

[@metatechnologist]

The other way this video is quite useful is if you do not have access to a coffee machine you can approximate a similar method as this perhaps using a funnel.

[@brando555555]

He knows how to make a good cup of coffee, but some of this stuff is absolute horseshit, like stirring the grounds in an "X" pattern and then make a few "O"s blah blah blah.... plus the camera angle was completely worthless

[@pasta_heals]

The "O"s remove coffee from the side of the filter, so it's all being involved in the draw down, rather than being unevenly extracted from near the end. The goal is to involve all of the coffee all of the time. The "X" adds some extra agitation. I find just a couple "O"s are sufficient.

[@Ladybrite1]

A hipster invented the pour over coffee method? Which one. I'm sure this method has been around a lot longer than the Hipsters, whatever that means.

[@lotty184]

Phyllis Walker they invented the Chemex not the method

[@shellyjelly5975]

for some reason I just feel extremely relaxed after watching this

[@nancyf.8185]

It’s his voice and demeanor...😊

[@jimbrown341]

He was probably stoned on weed when he made the coffee.

[@a64738]

It is even more relaxing actually doing it, it is like a ritual :)

[@bradm6287]

Actually, what you do first is you have to have to find a glacier and harvest some ice. Now melt that ice at exactly 23 degrees Celsius and let stand in a crystal decanter at a 35 feet elevation for 3 days. Then you take your beans and grind until they are exactly...exactly... 1.485783 milometers in diameter. You then have to soak the filter for 5 days in a bath of RODI water (also from a glacier). You then place the coffee in the filter one granule at a time, saturating each granule with an eye dropper and waiting 3 minutes between each drop. If you skip this step, it can cause molecules in the grounds to become unstable, and possibly cause a quantum singularity to form. Once you fully saturate each drop of coffee you want to take the rest of the water, and throw it out. You will want to use desalinated sea water (from the Atlantic, not the Pacific, the Atlantic) and pour that on the grounds. Stick the decanter in a proton accelerator for 6 minutes and then serve. If somebody breathes during the process throw out and start again.

[@Utrilus]

You must have gotten that from your local witchdoctor. All that effort should have some miraculous effects, better not be a cursed cup.

[@DeShawnHatcher]

OMG BRAD I love you hahahahahahahaha That was one of the best laughs Ive had in months

[@carolesmith4864]

I was thinking something along those lines, although yours is infinitely more creative.

[@catladyjai1113]

Brad M. I couldn't stop laughing when I read your comment. lol

[@vividhkothari1]

Why not from the Pacific? I've used the Pacific water and it tastes great.

[@skyistooblue2]

There are a lot of people making fun of others for measuring everything for their coffee. I used to be the same until I decided to try it. To see what all the fuss was about. There actually is a difference between dumping ground coffee into a machine and turning it on. The taste, first of all, is much cleaner. I actually went out and bought some whole beans to grind it myself. With the correct temperature and ratio, you can really taste the different flavors hidden inside each different roasts. Believe me, I was the "dump 3 spoons of Folgers into my Mr. Coffee" guy myself. It allows me to brew not the perfect cup of coffee, but a fun cup of coffee. I like to try new things and find new hobbies. Coffee making is another hobby to me. I like getting up in the morning and slowly taking the steps to make the coffee. The whole process wakes me up just as much as the coffee does. The coffee is just the end result of my morning fun. It's relaxing, measuring the coffee and water, watching the coffee take in the water and become all foamy. Still, on a busy morning, I dump my coffee into my Mr. Coffee for a quick fix before I head out. But when I have time, I like to relax by making myself a cup of coffee. And then relax again while drinking the coffee. Give it a try if you haven't. It's not for everyone but there will be those who do find joy in the process of making coffee manually instead of in a machine. It's not a total machine coffee vs hipster coffee to me. It's just a process I go through to enjoy my morning when I have time.

[@HerHomeschoolHomestead]

skyistooblue2 thank you! I’ll be trying it myself.

[@ajp5527]

Me on my way to dump three spoons of Folgers into my Mr. Coffee right now 👁👄👁

[@xFlared]

The process is like foreplay before having sex and jizzing all over the place. Dumping 3 spoons of Folgers is like a 1 minute emotionless masturbation session. I know what you mean bruh.

[@pchae1]

your comment is very encouraging and thank you for sharing. I feel a little intimidated by the process, but I will give it a try.

[@Owoshima_]

same

[@ShardTown]

this guy made sweet gentle love to that coffee

[@margaretfreeman6219]

I just read that in chefs voice

[@bigcdub1017]

If that’s the case - definitely do not ask him for cream for your coffee.

[@quentinbarker7534]

@@bigcdub1017 lmao

[@danielsonsthagen8970]

This is my 2nd Keurig coffee maker of this model. kzbin.infoUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf The first worked fine for more than 2 years, and I could still get a decent cup of coffee out of it if I fiddled with it when I decided to replace it. The problem I had with my first unit was this: When attempting to brew a cup of coffee, the unit would either keep brewing until the coffee was undrinkable or it would not run long enough and the coffee produced was way too strong. I cleaned the unit as best I could but it did not help. So in the end it was just too much trouble to get a good cup of coffee out of it, so I decided to replace it with a new one, which has been working great since I unpacked it.

[@brandonweiss8364]

This guy is overflowing with charisma

[@ryla22]

Just so everyone knows: You can buy a funnel and use a large jar or something similar to do this. You don't need expensive equipment. Personally, I use a plastic canning funnel (canning funnels are made to be used with boiling water) and a broken French press (the press part broke so now it's just a fancy 750ml cup). Works like a charm and only cost me around $5 for the funnel.

[@EdenPrairie_OldsGuy]

Gotta use what you have. I like this.

[@mlsterlous]

How about my method? Can't get easier. Just use a paper filter right on top of a glass. It has to be high enough so there is space under the filter for the coffee, that is ready to drink. So my coffee goes right into glass that I'm drinking from, only through a filter, that you can put on top.

[@miciahsellers]

Not to expensive tho. You can buy one for $45-55. However the kettles are rather pricy

[@renitam4706]

Cannot stress enough just how much I appreciate this video. Thanks for you expertise!

[@EaglesQuestions]

Thank you! My coffeemaker is putting out weak coffee, lately, no matter what I do. Your demonstration quenched my coffee craving for the day.

[@48956l]

MIKE JOOOOOOONES

[@Aj-me8mo]

whoooo?

[@elliottwalsh94]

I was searching for a comment like this lol

[@manix9832]

Who?

[@notSusNugget]

Lmao

[@capt_p_shivers698]

281 330-8004!

[@eduardocooking2843]

great video, it's always better watching tutorials when the person making them is passionate about their craft.

[@victoriadathan2675]

Thank you, I just learned how to make coffee by hand. Great tutorial.

[@rem45acp]

I've discovered that pre-rinsing the paper filter on a regular drip maker, grinding the coffee beans before brewing, and more importantly, stopping the drip process as soon as it starts for about 45 seconds, to let it bloom, then continuing it really helps. Straight up pour over is a little too inconvenient as in my home we brew 12 cups every morning and need a coffee maker. But a lot of the techniques here can be used to enhance the class drip brew coffee maker to make it better.

[@GreyRockOne]

Nice! Wonder how bleached vs un-bleached filters would be. Also buying ground coffee or grinding it yourself.

[@raakymusic4336]

I would agree that grinding the coffee beans before brewing is the most essential step

[@metalhead6111]

HONESTLY THIS MADE MY DAY. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE ADVICE!!!

[@cj4138]

I love how he explained the reasons behind the steps. For example I've been hearing to wait for the bloom but never exactly why; I'd just guess, but uh that isn't always accurate haha. Helpful video, noice

[@essential_listening]

Thank you for mentioning the measurements. This is mind-blowing!

[@simplysh27]

Great video! It's straight to the point and highlights all essential steps in making a good brew. I like that he shared all his tips such as blooming the coffee, it's details like this that make a big difference.

[@elviodistefano8501]

yeah, its great video

[@krsoccer19]

Well done. I added all his videos to my favorites. Can't wait to order my Chemex now!

[@LanceMcGrew]

Great attention to detail. Very much appreciated explaining things that are necessary to get consistent results.

[@sage2181]

I would love to wake up to this barista and his perfect cup of coffee any day!

[@ballsaunce5443]

just tried this, followed it step by step - what a superb cup of pour over coffee.

[@alwaysonmygrind7139]

Mike Jones has really switched up his career paths. Never would of thought he would be working at a coffee shop now

[@billbellamy]

Good advice and explanation. This guy is very relaxing.

[@lukewhite9237]

Finally, a well made video that's not extremely douchy and by a total hippy. Just someone who likes their coffee

[@legionmaniac-9202]

I literally searched "tokyo ghoul coffee recipe"

[@nishikata8360]

same

[@the_choosen_one23]

Same

[@erenyogurt9691]

same here

[@joshuaelijahnescolano4949]

Noice

[@princessalaina4589]

I learned some new things by watching this video. I'll try this out tomorrow morning and see how it turns out. Thanks bunches!!

[@daisukevideo]

I love coffee very much! I got here when I was watching a coffee video. Thank you! With love from Japan :)

[@christopherfrost4464]

Thank you I can't wait to try this technique.

[@bluefinch6504]

Very good. I like the details you give. Love coffee and want to make an excellent cup at home.

[@bashayeralghareeb4222]

Thank you to the channel & the barista. Great video

[@tedfinkenauer42]

Cool. Like how you end the process with composting. Thanks!

[@julialyutenko3480]

Great video. Thanks for sharing such essential tips!

[@johnnyray1121]

This is one of the better videos in brewing coffee.

[@inviktus1983]

Nah, this is like skimming the surface of what's out there in terms of coffee videos and information.

[@cyborgreality]

Mike Jones.. The one and only you can't clone me.

[@joefernandes8947]

281 330 8004 hit mike Jones up on the low cause mike Jones about to blow.

[@GreenLeisureSuit]

I just made the best cup of coffee of my life. Thank you for this.

[@michelea5820]

Thank you, i just had the best cup of coffee in my life!

[@eclecticbanjo]

Wow great video! I never realized how important various steps are and I appreciate the explanations behind them.

[@Bighugeslut]

Been doing this for a few weeks now with my mug, coffee filter, a rubber band, and an electric kettle

[@MrZenflynn]

Thanks for the videos, Mike. You are a Professional

[@sydneyalex82]

Camera man should be awarded an oscar for choosing the best angle

[@kennysoriginalmusicchannel5916]

Thank you for this video. Very informative.

[@ccharles7008]

Thanks man! Great video there.

[@yasu1250]

Great video ! Turned out tasting wonderful with your method , and heated water to 200f° for pH of 8

[@NickAlbano253]

Awesome tutorial very easy to understand!

[@cosyjourney]

i love to watch your video and thank you for share :)

[@doomsdaygames9558]

Oh my god i just used this method for my cup of joe and it was frickin amazing. (Using no measurements) and was absolutely superb. Measurements not really required though.

[@TS-wl2ov]

Thanks buddy. You've done great.

[@c0smiq]

Thanks for the information. You clearly love your coffee making! ;) Now I want a grinder for christmas :)

[@mellotron_scratch]

Nice, colored paper filter. Very healthy.

[@thecatwhosawstars]

Beautiful coffee ❤️

[@KnoxNerd]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@tsigoloiborcim]

Great video of filter paper.

[@caysomusic]

MIKE JONEEEESSS!!

[@robertwehner6148]

Mike Jones - thanks for the quick tutorial! Question; what type of water do you use; Filtered (what type), Distilled? THANKS

[@edgar8497]

tokyo ghoul brought me here

[@Yokatosh]

read the manga

[@edgar8497]

+DivineTree i have already

[@edgar8497]

Chase Macaluso this is the method used in the anime and manga, i find it fascinating the respect from the authors being payed to this technique that truly relies on the person making it and looking at every detail to bring the best coffee possible that no machine can do

[@spcrambonehemiah5250]

edgar q this is exactly why i looked this up. i cant wait until season 3

[@jawadxxxxiqui4860]

Saw the coffee making again and again in Tokyo Ghoul. And now i had to see it for myself. The way they talked about coffee has made me curious to learn about it more and more. Method, brewing etc etc

[@ChristineBartholomew1218]

Love your videos.

[@carlosacarter]

I like how he uses an old-fashioned kettle with a fine neck for pouring.

[@LHeminway]

Impressive. I bought a pour over brewer for our RV as it takes the least space and has the least waste. I made a few experimental cups and felt it was "lame" compared to my French Press that I use at home. Watching this helped me and I hope to be able to brew a better cup while on the road. Just because you are in a small RV, doesn't mean you don't deserve a decent cup of coffee. Just learning to pre-wet the filter might help. Thank you.

[@saadsalman1650]

Thanks for this super informative video (Y)

[@bankmind80]

Mike Jones!!!!!!!!!

[@jacobsnyder8865]

Worked like a charm. I just used boiling water, a mason jar, and one coffee filter. Mine came out really strong, which I like.

[@itsmewmc]

+Jacob Snyder if you wait about 30 seconds before pouring it will take out some of the bitterness of the coffee unless that is something you like

[@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126]

Did u grind coffee or just get it out the coffee jar

[@coffeewithgpa8690]

Great video, what beans do you guys use when you are trying out the tips from this video?

[@gideonissa6068]

Lovely technique. Very sensual.

[@narf1070]

It’s funny how much get made fun of for being passionate about something. I got one, LOVE a lot of care going into my coffee. Thanks for the video!

[@Yo_its_pip]

thanks man!

[@menafiordaliza]

Cute video! Love the theme song! Wonder who is it by?!

[@UrsulaP61]

Great job!! Thanks

[@oguzhanasan6294]

Perfect video thanks

[@yeni1185]

🤦‍♀️thank you! Now I know why my coffee would come out like coffee tea.

[@Sweet_Ghoul]

Very good, thanks!

[@jamesnettleton68]

This is a great video.l agree with everything shown.l get great results using the same method.Blooming at the right temperture is very important.Along with correct times. To obtain maxium extraction weighted with best coffee flavour.

[@dodizphoenix]

Great video ! thank you

[@SuperKlizzard]

But of course some people will be very passionate about making their coffee taste great. People dedicate their lives to brewing beer, aging wine, and even producing milk with exact measurements/pour methods/temperatures/decanting/whatever, all to achieve the best taste they can. It's their livelihood and an art form! For me, I drown my coffee in milk so I can barely taste it anyways hahaha

[@binarylateral8342]

You can also use 3 flat scoops. Glad that measurement was cleared up

[@jessicapeterson8792]

Do you need a special filter or does a regular filter work?

[@hollyparker1089]

Will using a reusable fabric filter vs. a disposable paper filter impact the flavor of the coffee?

[@jsil_]

MIKE JONEEEES

[@danjv]

This is a good example of the pour over technique. One issue however, shaking the ground coffee is best not done. The smallest particles will sift to the bottom of the filter and slow you brewing time. Use a spoon, or your finger if you're home" to level your grind.

[@LincolnLagger]

Oh yes yes yes, for sure

[@freddieslaughter1107]

How much coffee per cup is needed (12oz. mug)

[@sarahbrinson3632]

Do you have to do it with hot water? I like my coffee cold which is why I bought a pour over

[@MB-gd6be]

Does the roast deoend on the grind size? And does washed vs natural determine grind size?

[@nathanv8535]

Mike jones, jones, jones, Mike jones!

[@kittayashtray666]

would it be better to use an unbleached filter or not?

[@science2726]

Mike Jones!!!!!

[@javierzepeda4464]

I have a brass filter in my pour over. Do I still use a paper filter or just use the brass filter? Or should I get rid of the brass and just use a paper filter? 🤔

[@comfymomfy]

Is it possible to do this without chemex but with sth else?

[@BarbaraC147]

Thank you for this. I'm just learning how to do this, as my accessories to do so will arrive soon I have a question. Do you think there's any need to pre-wet the filter if you just use a metal filter and not the paper one? Thanks again.

[@debigdecipher2704]

No need, pre-wetting is only for paper

[@debigdecipher2704]

the only reason why I would think you'd want to is to preheat your carafe so your coffee stays hot longer

[@GreyRockOne]

Wow, can't wait to try this, I'm anal so I'll follow it to the letter. Only two things I missed are what brand of coffee, is it best to buy ground or whole bean and grind it, and also water temp for the home user. Thanks!

[@trinitylivingston1286]

Wow, cool!

[@CherikaBadra]

He is a good looking java master.

[@Chris-hj3lc]

I rinse my filters with hot water as well, but I challenge you to rinse the filter then taste the water at the bottom of your cup. I use the Hario V60 paper filter and the rinse water is surprisingly tasteless!

[@loumorrison72]

MIKE JOOOOOOOOOOONES

[@bigd4wg]

is that a coffee filter he is using and how did he fold it like that?

[@MarkAnthonyBalagot06]

The cameraman is sooooo smart!!!! With utmost sarcasm!!!

[@hitzzey]

i wish i knew my craft inside out like this guy knows coffee. he's like a barista equivalent of bob ross, lmao

[@faiza5322]

What kinda of coffee bean i can use? Like can I use any Starbucks ones...

[@allenbercero3661]

Do you warm the coffee back up or nah?

[@blackvx]

Thanks, I had the wrong ratio and missing the paper rince step. 👍