Competition-level methods and advanced brewing techniques. Pulse pouring, bypass methods, bloom strategies, and precision approaches.
Competition-level techniques and advanced methods for experienced pour-over brewers. These approaches require strong fundamentals and precise execution.
Advanced pouring methods and their applications
Multiple controlled pours vs continuous pouring
Pour pattern impact on extraction uniformity
Swirling technique for bed leveling
High-turbulence techniques for challenging coffees
Advanced bloom techniques and water management
2x, 3x, or saturation-only approaches
30s vs 45s vs extended blooms
Two-stage bloom for temperature control
When and why to skip the bloom entirely
Unconventional approaches and hybrid techniques
Dilution strategies for extraction control
Multiple temperatures in a single brew
Combining drip and steep phases
Brewing directly onto ice for flash-chilling
World Barista Championship-level precision
Controlling extraction through pour rate
Second-by-second pour schedules
Iterative testing protocols for new coffees