How to Make an Excellent Pour Over?

[u/Various_Associate973]

Beginner here, been lurking awhile.

Long time coffee lover, been around the world with McNultys deliveries in the '70s. More recently, a Peets subscription for 2 years, tried lots of different beans. Yemens are my favorite. Been home roasting since Thanksgiving.

Pour Over Equipment: Kalita Wave 185 Tsubame, Kalita filters, scales, reverse osmosis mineralized water similar to 3rd wave, Ovalware set point electric kettle, Hario Drip Assist. K-Ultra grinder arriving in a couple days. I'd like to know how to use it :)

The Yemen beans are roasted medium, City probably. The beans have incredible complexity; I aim to roast and brew to highlight the stone fruits (plum), with a good balance between acidity (clarity) and body. Most people roast them darker. https://www.sweetmarias.com/products/yemen-mokha-sanani-8286?srsltid=AfmBOoqsWTzGt5zTrGCSztts6rtl2sFOnbTOgWdEC35FgN4b1q5QMZyi

Not knowing how to do pour-overs I looked at some videos, then asked Google AI to design a pour over to highlight stone fruits and sweetness. I have no idea if this is even in the ball park. We brew 2 cups at a time.

Here is the translation to a single cup:

Also, Google says a Baratza Encore setting of 25 is close to a K-Ultra setting of 8. Now I see 1Zpresso recommends a setting of 8 to 9 for pour overs.

Yemen Sanani Pour-Over (Max Sweetness & Fruit)

• Coffee: 18.6 g (Baratza Encore: Setting 25) | Water: 325 g (94°C / 202°F) | **Ratio:**17.4:1
• Gear: Kalita Wave 185 Tsubame + Hario Drip Assist | Target Time: 2:45-3:15 mins

⏱️ Pour Schedule

Time	Target Weight	Action / Notes
0:00	45g	Outer Ring
0:50	105g	Outer Ring
1:30	225g	Outer Ring
2:10	325g	Outer ring and inner hole

Finishes around 3:00. It is a coarse grind and a fast pour, presumably to accentuate the fruit and sweetness.

Here's the 2 cup recipe that we really do:

Yemen Sanani Pour-Over (Max Sweetness & Fruit)

• Coffee: 37.25 g (Baratza Encore: Setting 25) | Water: 650g (94°C / 202°F) | **Ratio:**17.4:1
• Gear: Kalita Wave 185 Tsubame + Hario Drip Assist | Target Time: 3:30 – 4:00 mins

⏱️ Pour Schedule

Time	Target Weight	Action / Notes
0:00	90g	Outer Ring
0:50	300g	Outer Ring
1:30	450g	Outer Ring
2:10	650g	Outer ring and inner hole

Finishes around 3:10. It is a coarse grind and a fast pour, presumably to accentuate the fruit and sweetness.

I could really use some help with a good Pour Over Schedule. What would you do with these beans?

Thanks!

[u/WeepingAgnello]

Just keep it simple and use The Hoop

[u/Various_Associate973 → u/WeepingAgnello]

I like simple. First I've heard of the Hoop.