Slow Coffee: The Ritual Reshaping How We Start the Day
Pour-over, patience and the pleasure of doing one thing well.
By James OkaforLifestyle Writer
There is a quiet movement in kitchens around the world: people are slowing down their coffee.
Pour-over brewing takes a few minutes longer than a capsule machine, but devotees say the ritual is as valuable as the cup.
The essentials
You need a dripper, filters, a kettle with a narrow spout and freshly ground beans. A scale helps with consistency.
The method
Bloom the grounds with a little hot water, wait thirty seconds, then pour slowly in circles. The whole process takes about four minutes.
Slow coffee is a few minutes each morning that belong entirely to you.
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