Why I'll never start a pour-over without checking the clock again
I was all set for my morning coffee, decided to try a meticulous pour-over method I saw online. The guide said it would take about four minutes, but my kettle took a long time to boil, and each pour felt like it lasted forever. I ended up standing there for over twenty minutes, missing my bus because I was so focused on getting the bloom just right. The coffee turned out bitter from over-extraction because I rushed the later stages out of panic. Now, I make sure I have a good thirty minutes blocked off if I'm doing anything beyond a basic drip. Seriously, if you're thinking of diving into slow brew methods, plan your time like you're catching a flight. It's not worth the stress of watching the clock while your caffeine fix drips one drop at a time. Learn from my mistake and set a timer, or better yet, have a backup plan.