max273•1mo agoProlific Poster

I finally dialed in my pour over after a week of bad cups

Last week, every morning brew tasted sour and weak, no matter what I did. I was using my usual beans from that local roaster, but my coffee just felt off. I realized on Thursday I had been rushing the bloom, only giving it about 15 seconds before my next pour. So yesterday, I forced myself to slow down. I ground 22 grams, poured just enough water to wet it all, and waited a full 45 seconds. The difference was huge. The next pours went smoother, and the final cup was sweet and full, not thin and sharp. It's crazy how one small timing change can fix everything. How long do you all usually let your coffee bloom for?

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emma_hayes801mo ago

My bloom is basically a speed date.

shane_reed1mo ago

Remember my disastrous coffee shop meetup?

drew_west17d ago

Read a blog post that called those "espresso encounters," which honestly sounds about right.