The Perfect Drip & Pour-Over

A simple guide to unlocking clean, smooth clarity in your everyday cup.

Whether you use a classic drip machine or a manual pour-over, the goal is the same: a clean, balanced, and delicious cup. Our coffees are blended to shine with these methods, delivering our signature smooth strength. Here are a few key steps to elevate your daily brew.

What You'll Need

• Drip Machine or Pour-Over Brewer
• Paper Filter
• 20g of VitaBrewX Coffee (medium grind)
• 320g Hot Water (195-205°F / 90-96°C)
• For Pour-Over: a gooseneck kettle and a scale are recommended.

The Simple Steps

• 1.The Golden Ratio⚖️

We recommend starting with a 1:16 ratio (1 gram of coffee to 16 grams of water). For a standard cup, that's about 20g of coffee to 320g of water. Feel free to adjust to your taste.

• 2. The Right Grind🔧

A medium grind is the perfect starting point, resembling the texture of coarse sea salt. This allows for an even extraction without clogging the filter.

• 3. Rinse Your Filter (The Pro Tip) 

A quick but crucial step: Place the paper filter in your brewer and rinse it with hot water. This removes any papery taste and preheats your brewer for a more stable brew. Don't forget to discard the rinse water!

• 4. Brew & Enjoy☕

Add your ground coffee and start your brew. For a manual pour-over, aim for a total brew time of around 3 to 3.5 minutes. For an automatic drip machine, just press start and enjoy the aroma.

The Perfect Coffee for This Method

While all our coffees work well, our Daybreak Harmony (Medium Roast) is specifically roasted to shine in a drip or pour-over, highlighting its balanced, chocolatey notes and exceptionally clean finish. Shop Daybreak Harmony →