My brother roasted my pour-over setup and it actually made sense

My little brother came over last weekend and watched me do my whole 15 minute pour-over routine with the gooseneck kettle and scale. He said dude you're spending more time measuring than actually drinking. Told me he just uses a $12 Mr. Coffee from Target and the beans still taste good. Honestly I got mad at first but then I realized he was right. I was way too focused on being fancy and forgot the point was just to enjoy a cup of coffee. has anyone else had someone call them out and make them rethink their whole coffee ritual?

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stone.lisa3d ago

Nah, the ritual is the whole point for me. I'd rather have one really good cup from a careful pour-over than a whole pot of average drip.

davis.noah2d ago

Changed my mind completely. Was all about quantity before. Used to drink gas station coffee just to get through the morning. Then my buddy made me a single cup with freshly ground beans and I got it immediately. Now I spend 10 minutes on one cup and wouldn't trade it for anything.

laura_schmidt8213h agoTop Commenter

Right there with you, Lisa. I spent years drinking whatever was hot and caffeinated, but now I look forward to those few minutes of quiet in the morning. The sound of the water heating, the smell of the grounds blooming, it really sets the tone for the whole day. My husband thinks I'm crazy for timing my pours with a stopwatch, but the difference in the cup is unmistakable. A rushed pot just can't compete with that level of attention.