I like to make everyday moments a little more beautiful. Since I brew coffee every morning, a pretty kettle adds a bit of joy to my routine. Lately I’ve been using a pour-over method to make a single cup — it’s quick, simple, and delicious.
Now that I usually make coffee just for myself (empty nester life!), the pour-over has been my go-to — it’s an easy way to enjoy a fresh cup without fuss. I miss making coffee with my kids, so creating a pleasant ritual for myself feels extra meaningful.
I shared a short demo in my Instagram story highlights if you want to see the process in action. It really is straightforward.
Supplies I use:
I use a gooseneck kettle to bring water to a boil for pour-over coffee. Besides brewing, it can also be a charming decor piece, water plants, or make tea. For readers who asked about my copper gooseneck kettle when it was out of stock, I located another source and linked to it in the original post.
I use a cone-style pour-over dripper to hold the filter and grounds.
I use paper filters designed for pour-over cones.
I use a medium-coarse grind coffee; a medium grind works well for this method.
I grind beans fresh with a reliable grinder for the best flavor.
Simple pour-over instructions:
1. Boil water in your gooseneck kettle.
2. Place a paper filter in the cone sitting over your mug and pour some hot water through it to rinse the filter and warm the mug.
3. Discard the rinse water from the mug.
4. Add ground coffee to the filter.
5. Pour a small amount of hot water over the grounds to wet them and let bloom for about 30 seconds.
6. Continue pouring water slowly and evenly until you reach the desired amount of coffee in your cup.
Enjoy your fresh cup!
I also enjoy making coffee with a stainless stovetop espresso maker when I want several cups at once. It’s a different method but equally satisfying.
I still love my milk steamer/frother — it makes hot and cold drinks extra special and is a favorite among readers who’ve tried it.
Sources for the items shown are listed in the original post.
Find more kitchen and coffee-making favorites in my curated lists and resources.
I write more about making everyday life more lovely in my book A Lovely Life.