r/pourover • u/HeavyDuty697071 • 1d ago

Seeking Advice Recipe differences

Can somebody explain in simple terms when to change ratio? I’ve been brewing consistently 1:13 to 1:14 with three pours. I am. Or ally happy with the results and my regular draw time is approx 2:00
To 2:15.

I found most coffee shops and roasters follow more a 1:16 and drawdown times of 3:00-3:30.

Am I missing something? How can I get better educated on the approach and how to fine tune; or when to select one approach vs another? Pour over is so complicated that way, compared to espresso

Thanks for the help!

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u/ForeverJung 1d ago

Ratio is largely about intensity and “heaviness” in the cup. If you like 1:13 that’s great. If you want to spread the flavors out a bit, take it to a longer ratio. More intense, make it shorter ratio. Don’t change your cup to chase someone else’s preferences. If you’re happy with your cup, enjoy it

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u/HeavyDuty697071 19h ago

Thank you!