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Kai Nakamura

Kai Nakamura

Extraction science for pour-over: water chemistry, dripper geometry, flow profiling, and repeatable brew frameworks.

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About

Home pour-over tester who treats weekdays like controlled experiments. Builds flow-rate curves, calibrates to tap hardness, and publishes repeatable recipes for mid-tier grinders and common kettles.

Background

On a Tuesday before my commute, I measured our tap hardness at 180 ppm, ground 20 grams on a mid-tier burr, and timed three pours. The plastic flat-bottom won by two points on TDS and by taste: cleaner sweetness, less astringency. I logged it, rinsed fast, and caught my train.

Perspective

I favor setups that deliver measurable consistency—stable flow and predictable extraction—even if they look plain.

Author Articles

Optimize Pour-Over Setup for Origin-Specific Coffee Clarity

Optimize Pour-Over Setup for Origin-Specific Coffee Clarity

Match dripper geometry, water chemistry, and pour flow to bean origin to achieve clear, repeatable flavors without pricey gear. Get hardness and temperature targets, a 5-minute weekday routine, and fast adjustments for African, Latin American, and Asian coffees.

Repeatable Pour Over Coffee Set Up Guide

Repeatable Pour Over Coffee Set Up Guide

Master a weekday-quick, repeatable pour-over routine by controlling measurable variables - water hardness, flow rate, and brew time - rather than upgrading gear. Get clear targets and simple adjustments for tap water and mid-tier grinders to keep flavor consistent from cup to cup.

Pour Over Temperature Control: Master Light & Dark Roast Brewing

Pour Over Temperature Control: Master Light & Dark Roast Brewing

Dial in pour-over flavor by matching water temperature to roast level and stabilizing heat throughout the brew using low-cost methods. Coordinate temperature with flow rate and water hardness to achieve consistent, balanced extraction.

Best Pour-Over Coffee Maker: Measurable Bean Control

Best Pour-Over Coffee Maker: Measurable Bean Control

Build a repeatable pour-over routine by measuring water chemistry, stabilizing flow, and matching grind to your dripper - using the gear you already have. Get practical targets (about 90 ppm water and steady ~4 g/sec flow) and a simple logging method for consistent, cafe-clear cups on weekday mornings.