The pour-over has been around for a long time now but has recently resurfaced in popularity as a result of the third wave of coffee. Due to its intricate brewing process and efficient extraction ability, coffee lovers have been revisiting the pour-over due to its simple yet vibrant brew results.
In many American homes today, one of the most common appliances that you’re bound to see is an electric drip coffee maker. Though coffee can be made through many different vessels using the “drip” method when referring to drip coffee most connoisseurs are talking about coffee brewed through electric drip coffee makers.
Though they are both great ways to brew coffee, there are some important differences and distinctions between them that should be recognized. Here are some of the most common ones.
Flavor
Due to the differences in brewing methods, pour overs tend to have more flavor than regular drip coffee. Since the brewing process typically takes longer, the flavor tends to be more vibrant. This is because the water has more time to pull the flavors and oils from the grounds.
Control
Pour-over coffee is all about maintaining control over the brewing process. The barista controls the saturation of the grounds, water flow, and how long the brewing process is overall. Therefore, it’s important to make sure you complete the brewing process correctly so the grounds aren’t under-extracted or over-extracted.
Equipment
Both drip coffee brewing and pour-overs require certain equipment. Luckily for the drip coffee method, the only equipment you’ll need is an electric drip coffee brewer. Since it does all of the brewing for you, all you need is the machine itself.
