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Pour-over coffee seems simple, but in fact hidden complexities abound. Many enthusiasts stand at the bar and admire the barista's fluid pouring motion, yet when they try it themselves, they can never brew a good cup. Actually, the problem may not lie in your hands, but in whether you truly understand the interconnected relationships among brewing parameters. This article starts from the basic principles of drip brewing, first helps you quickly choose Front Street single-origin beans suited to your taste, then breaks down one by one how the four major variables—coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, water temperature, and extraction time—affect flavor, and explains how pouring technique changes the extraction rhythm. After reading this article, you will understand why a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, staged pouring, and a targeted grind size can consistently produce a clean and delicious cup of pour-over. [more…]