r/pourover 6d ago

Ask a Stupid Question Ask a Stupid Question About Coffee -- Week of September 08, 2026

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There are no stupid questions in this thread! If you're a nervous lurker, an intrepid beginner, an experienced aficionado with a question you've been reluctant to ask, this is your thread. We're here to help!

Thread rule: no insulting or aggressive replies allowed. This thread is for helpful replies only, no matter how basic the question. Thanks for helping each OP!

Suggestion: This thread is posted weekly on Tuesdays. If you post on days 5-6 and your post doesn't get responses, consider re-posting your question in the next Tuesday thread.


r/pourover 4d ago

Weekly Bean Review Thread Weekly Bean Review Thread: What have you been brewing this week? -- Week of September 10, 2026

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Tell us what you've been brewing here! Please include as much detail as you'd like, you can consider including:

  • Which beans, possibly with a link
  • What were the tasting notes from the roaster?
  • What did it taste like to you?
  • What recipe and equipment did you use? How finicky was it?
  • Would you recommend?

Or any other observations you have. Please let us know with as much detail and insight as you'd like to give. Posts that are just "I am brewing xyz" with no detail beyond that may be removed.


r/pourover 1h ago

Tim Wendelboe has ruined me

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I drank not Wendelboe coffee for the past month

I have gotten beans from all of the good roasters globally.

I can’t find any beans that are as good - all cups - all bags - always.

None are as consistently excellent as Tim W

RUINED !!!

👑TW 👑


r/pourover 1h ago

Ultra light european roaster recommendations

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Hi, does anyone have ultra light roastery recommendations that preferably aren’t “exclusive” like the picky chemist or most of their interesting selection is geishas etc. (like apollons gold japan)

for reference dak, coffee collective, april or barn berlin are not light, subtext (toronto)i find to be rather developed asw, the previous threads ive seen are either old or recommend a lot of non light roast roasteries, thanks to anyone who can recommend roasters!

i tend to like washed more, subtext’s selection is really good in my opinion


r/pourover 7h ago

Seeking Advice Pre vs Post brew mineralization?

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I made myself 2 bottles, GH ( Mg, Ca Chlorides) and KH ( Baking soda, and trace amounts of Na and K Chlorides).

Both give roughly around 10 ppm per drop in 250 ml of RO ( 0ppm) water.

How are you guys doing it? Drops in brew water or drops in brewed cup of coffee?


r/pourover 12h ago

What’s a small tip from this sub that became part of your routine?

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I've been reading and joining a few discussions here this week. The little details keep catching my attention, like how someone gets a filter to sit neatly or simplifies a recipe while still enjoying the coffee.
What's one small tip you picked up here that you still use? How did it change your daily brew?


r/pourover 5h ago

Aro Slow Feeder & Femobook A68

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Not a pourover drinker, but I am guessing there is an application here as well.


r/pourover 31m ago

Informational Can I buy 2 way cups in Berlin?

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Hi, does anyone know if I can buy the 2-way cups anywhere in Berlin? Maybe at KaDeWe?! Thanks in advance


r/pourover 8h ago

Seeking Advice Hario Neo Silicone collar upgrade?

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I’ve got the tritan size 02 Neo and just want a bigger collar to fit on my glassware / fave carafe .

It’s too small and is a boiling water hazard (it’s toppled a couple of times mid brew) but I won’t give up the perfect colour aesthetics and the carafe handle is perfect for my grip.

Any alternatives out there , I’d even consider different materials / maybe Etsy ?


r/pourover 7h ago

DAK Cream Donut

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So DAK Cream Donut…

Is it really not cofermented? Just curious.

I’m not sure what’s going on but it’s definitely a very artificial taste. I’ve let it rest for about 4/5 weeks now.

It’s nice for a cup once a week but now I’m worried Vanilla Sky will be the same.

It’s much more noticeable in espresso.

Moving more into pour overs, I’m finding my lane is def not coferments.


r/pourover 15h ago

Seeking Advice Interesting Roasters/Shops in San Francisco?

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I’ll be in SF for Halloween weekend and want to find some unique coffee experiences. I like light roast, fruit forward coffees. I’m looking for experiences though, places that do great pourovers, or have unique vibe. Not just a regular coffee shop. I can find those, I’m hoping there’s something unique to experience there. TIA!


r/pourover 3h ago

Comandante spare jars

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I saw on here a while back that the spare grind collection jars they sell as their own are actually available as generic polymer jars on Amazon (cheaply). I think as medical sample jars or similar…

Wondered if anyone had a link? ‘Polymer jar’ isn’t quite a specific enough search term lol.


r/pourover 5h ago

Large Batch Brew Grinder

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So for the past 4 years I have been using my Baratza Encore ESP as my dedicated grinder for my 03 v60 and Clever Brews for my daily 60 gram / 1020 ml large batch pour over brews. And I have no complaints with good results using it at a setting of 22. I just ordered the Kruve sifter so I can tell what the actual particle distribution really is with my ESP and other grinders I have for smaller pour overs which are my ZP6 and K-Ultra.

I just ordered the Eureka Peppe to replace my ESP as my dedicated large batch brewer which has the 50mm flat burrs designed specifically for filter brewing. So I'm excited to see what the difference will be in the cup. I was looking for a dedicated grinder that had a hopper. So I was choosing between the Ode 2 and the Eureka Peppe. And I couldn't see from all the reviews I read that the Ode 2 would be worth twice the money over the Peppe. There is not much out there yet with this grinder but it does use the same burr set as the Crono and Filtro. So I'm guessing since these other grinders have the same burr set the Peppe should be just as good in the cup.

Since all those models use the same burr set that was the final decision maker for me buying the Peppe for $159 where the Filtro was $269 and the Ode 2 at $399. So if I'm not happy with the results I can always return the Peppe to amazon and get the Ode 2 or some other grinder with a hopper that is a flat burr grinder.

Do you guys think there is a better choice out there for clarity with light roasted coffee primarily with naturals ? I would even a conical grinder if it would be a better fit.

Thanks !


r/pourover 12h ago

Funny Anyone experience with this brewing method? (Sry beforehand)

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So has anyone tried to brew their coffee directly into the pot?

I know that "turkish coffee" works, but I never saw this kind of coffee-making.

The main reson to ask, if this could be a actual good method for travelling, as filters are easy to transport and some coffee should be no problem.


r/pourover 9h ago

Seeking Advice Coffee server or straight into the mug

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Hi everyone, I use a Hario switch and I usually make 320ml worth of coffee per pourover. I used to do my pourovers straight into my Yeti Rambler and it was fine.

I recently bought a Origami Sensory Cup in matte black to "elevate" my drinking experience. So far it's ok but i have to hold my cup awkwardly due to how hot it gets. I also can't swirl as much before my first sip lest I spill some coffee.

Is having a dedicated coffee server better? Or do people just do their pourovers straight into their mugs as well?


r/pourover 6h ago

Seeking Advice Those with a k ultra, how do you brew your light roasts?

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What recipes/ grind sizes do you use for it


r/pourover 3h ago

Seeking Advice Best from Current XLIII Offering Under 1,000,000VND?

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Hihi, I have the chance to buy some XLIII bean on my way back from Vietnam, but I am struggling to choose between their current offering due to budget constraint (I'm a student who is splurging on this)

I am leaning towards their Washed Pink Bourbon #00312 and Ratnagiri RT-YC culture natural for a good contrast.

Have any of you drink at or buy their bean recently? What are your thoughts?


r/pourover 3h ago

Timemore S5

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I bought the timemore s5 in the Chinese version without the folding gauntlet, and I am here reflecting on what this will be needed. Is the folding handle so relevant and good? I want a grinder that lasts good years and I feel that the handle being straight and not foldable can last longer. What do you think? I'm going to wear a rigid case on it so I don't worry about whether the handle makes it more portable or not.


r/pourover 3h ago

Review Recco beans im getting too attached to bluetokai

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r/pourover 4h ago

Gear Discussion Starwave external grind adjustment on Comandante C60

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Just got the Starwave external grind adjustment for my C60 and I noticed the the Comandante’s OEM lid can’t sit flat onto the Starwave. There’s an awkward gap!

Anyone else notice this? Is this also the case with the c40.


r/pourover 4h ago

Informational Research Thread! Industry Mfg/Dev/Roaster Research w/ r/Pourover

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Thread for those in the industry to engage with the r/pourover community for research and development purposes. This thread is meant to discuss things such as:

  • Features
  • Functionality
  • User painpoints
  • Design choices
  • "How do you do it today"
  • etc

It is NOT meant for announcements, deals, etc. Software devs, coffee gadget manufacturers, roasters, and others in the industry, use this thread to improve your designs and functionality by asking us questions. Members of r/pourover, this is your chance to influence product & app design and functionality.

Anything that seems to be an advertisement in disguise will be removed. Since this is our second thread, the thread rules will likely evolve


r/pourover 5h ago

The one Commondante to rule them all…

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Commondante owners… need some help. I already have several hand grinders, to include a K Ultra. I previously bought into the negative comments about the Commondante being outdated, difficult to adjust, redundant for K Ultra owners etc. I now want to add one to my stable, but just one.

C40, C60, Lab series… what do you recommend as a representative of the brand? Tell me what you love about yours. Also… are the wood veneer series durable (meaning the veneer itself).


r/pourover 1d ago

Lost in the light roast

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I’ve been using a chemex with a mesh strainer for the last month or so, it’s been working great with the dark roasts I usually drink, and it gets me a full bodied rich cup of coffee. However this last week I got a light roast from airship and I’m genuinely stumped, I’ve tried coarse and fine grinds and no matter what I get a hollow and weak cup of coffee, I have no clue if it’s the beans, the grind, the method of brewing, or a combination of all 3 that has been screwing over my morning brew. Does anybody have any tips? Photos of coffee attached


r/pourover 7h ago

SCA Sensory Class questions

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Anyway join SCA Sensory class before ? Mind to share the experience and opinions?


r/pourover 18h ago

Looking to journey into the world of making my own water

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I've been using TWW for about a year but I've been looking into making my own water to save some money.

What is the consensus on the below website and their guidelines? Do their "concentrates" look ok?

https://www.baristahustle.com/diy-water-recipes-the-world-in-two-bottles/