Appreciation post: That barista who called me out on my pour over routine

Honestly, I was at this tiny shop in Portland called 'Slow Pour' last month. I was doing my usual thing of grinding beans and pouring water in circles, thinking I had it down. The barista, a older guy with a big beard, just shook his head and said 'you're rushing the bloom, let it breathe for 30 seconds.' He showed me on his setup, and the flavor difference was crazy. Has anyone else had a random suggestion from a stranger totally change how you make coffee?

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ross.jason5d agoMost Upvoted

That thing about letting it breathe for 30 seconds really sticks with me. Did you try it at home and notice the difference right away or did it take a few tries to get the hang of it?

nora_barnes5d ago

Used to think bloom was hype, but that 30 second wait turned my mornings around completely.