Why Do Coffee Shops Prefer Pour-Over Brewing for Single-Origin Coffee — Instead of Siphons or French Presses?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Small but complete.” Some customers describe our Front Street café this way. Despite its small size, the shop is packed with character: in addition to all kinds of coffee beans we sell online, you’ll also spot a variety of brewing tools tucked into every corner — siphon brewers, French presses, Clever drippers, Turkish coffee pots, Eritrean coffee pots, and more. Because of this, we often get customers asking if we can use those tools to make their single-origin coffee. When we politely decline, they usually follow up with: “Is it because coffee brewed with those tools doesn’t taste as good?” “Why do cafés always seem to favor pour-over for single-origin coffee?” If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, let’s dive into why most coffee shops prefer to brew single-origin coffee with pour-over methods. 1. Pour-Over Brings Out Distinct and Complex Flavors Since the rise of the specialty coffee movement in the 1990s, coffee lovers have become inc...