Colombia San Roque Pour Over Brewing Guide

Quick answer

Brew La Colombe's Colombia San Roque as a pour over using a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio, water at 200°F, and a total brew time around 3 minutes.

Pour over brewing steps

1. 1. Heat your water: Heat filtered water to 200°F (just off the boil). A common mistake is using boiling water, which can over-extract the lighter roast and cause bitterness.
2. 2. Grind the coffee: Grind 20g of Colombia San Roque to a medium-fine consistency (like sea salt). Too fine a grind can clog the filter and stall the brew; too coarse will under-extract. Use a burr grinder for consistent particle size.
3. 3. Wet the filter and preheat: Place a paper filter in your pour over dripper and rinse it with hot water. Discard the rinse water. This removes paper taste and warms the brewer.
4. 4. Add coffee and bloom: Add the ground coffee to the filter. Pour 40g of water evenly over the grounds and let it bloom for 30 seconds. Skipping or rushing the bloom leads to uneven extraction.
5. 5. Pour in stages: Slowly pour the remaining water (total 320g) in concentric circles, pausing between pours to let the water drain. Aim for a total brew time of 3:00 to 3:30. A common mistake is pouring too fast, which causes channeling. Adjust grind size if the brew finishes too fast or too slow.
6. 6. Serve and enjoy: Once the water has drained, remove the filter and swirl the carafe to mix. Pour and enjoy immediately. Letting it sit too long can cool the coffee and mute the flavors. Pre-warm your mug with hot water before serving.

Product facts

• Colombia - San Roque: Fully washed and sun-dried Colombian beans with a lighter roast level. The lighter roast preserves the bean's natural brightness, so a pour over method helps you taste the delicate fruit and floral notes without bitterness.