For those of us who want to make great coffee without spending hundreds of dollars on equipment… I spend enough on beans 😬
I’ve included some bonus upgrade recommendations as well!
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Pour over essentials
Bonus upgrades
Pour over essentials
Budget friendly kettle that allows for both the temperature control and water flow control needed to make great coffee
INTASTING Gooseneck Electric Kettle 0.9L
This is a great scale! I’ve had mine for a long time and use it for both pour overs and espresso. The reaction time is spot on making it very reliable for tracking brew time and weight. The auto timer feature starts the timer the moment of water cont...
TIMEMORE Coffee Scale Basic 2.0, Timer, Black
This is the dripper I have used for years. It makes great and consistent coffee. There is a wealth of information out there on how to use this dropper effectively as well as a variety of recipes.
Hario V60 Plastic Coffee Dripper, Size 02, Clear
My go to filters for brewing with the V60
Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filter Size 02 White
I have the older version without the “zero static” feature. I’ve had mine for a long time and it makes great pour over and French press coffee. (This grinder is not for espresso)
I simply give mine a couple taps on the counter to get the retention ...
Solis Scala Zero Static Coffee & Espresso Grinder
These are the spoons I use to stir my pour overs during the brewing process. I also use them to stir my shots of espresso. I like how the size fits with the V60 dripper
4pc Harrington Cocktail Spoon Set Silver - Threshold™
Bonus upgrades
This is the carafe I use. It elevates the enjoyment of my work flow and allows me to pour multiple smaller glasses
Hario V60 "Clear" Glass Range Server, 600ml
These are similar to the glasses I love to drink from
AVLA 4 Pack 16 OZ Glass Coffee Mugs with Spoons
Glasses I want! Kruve makes very high quality and aesthetic products. They have a variety of shapes and sizes to suite your preferred coffee drinking style
KRUVE EQ Inspire 150ml Double Wall Coffee Cups Set of 2
This is the grinder I am saving for! I believe it would be endgame for both pour over and espresso for my coffee needs
Turin DF64 Gen 2.5 Single Dose Coffee Grinder
A great option if you want more than the scala but aren’t ready to spring for the DF64
Turin DF54 v2 Single Dose Flat Burr Grinder
Aesthetically pleasing but unnecessary….but I want it!
Hario V60 Glass Coffee Dripper 02 Olive Wood
I mean if I get the fancy dripper I feel kind of obligated
Hario V60 Olive Wood Coffee Server, 600ml
Some people really enjoy the workflow and experience of grinding manually. If this is you, this grinder would not only produce excellent pour overs but is also intended for top tier espresso as well
1Zpresso J-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder Iron Gray
A slightly more budget friendly option for those interested in grinding manually for both pour over and espresso!
1Zpresso J Manual Coffee Grinder Silver 35g
Ok, time to really elevate things. Some influencers say that the quality of your water will make or break the quality of your coffee regardless of the gear you have or recipe that you use.