# Pour-over Coffee

/ˈpɔːrˌoʊvər ˈkɔːfi/ (US) · /ˈpɔːrˌəʊvə ˈkɒfi/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pour-over-coffee
Updated: 2026-09-20

## Definition

a way of making coffee by slowly pouring hot water over ground beans in a filter so the liquid drips into a cup below

For teachers: a method of drip brewing coffee that involves manually pouring a steady stream of hot water over a filter-lined cone containing medium-ground coffee beans.

## Examples

- I would like to order one pour-over coffee, please.
- The barista recommended the pour-over coffee to better appreciate the fruity notes of the Ethiopian beans.
- The artisanal café specializes in pour-over coffee, utilizing precise goose-neck kettles and digital scales to ensure an optimal water-to-coffee ratio.

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