Why Is My Pour-Over Draining Too Fast?
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☕ Why Is My Pour-Over Draining Too Fast?
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⚡ Quick Answer
Your pour-over is draining too fast because your grind is too coarse or your pour isn’t controlling flow. Grind finer and pour more evenly.
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🔬 Why It Happens
Fast drain = water isn’t spending enough time with the coffee → under-extraction.
Common causes:
- Grind too coarse
- Pouring too aggressively
- Too little coffee (weak ratio)
- Filter not seated properly
🔧 How to Fix It
- Grind finer (like table salt)
- Pour slow, steady spirals
- Use proper ratio (1:15–1:17)
- Ensure filter is fully saturated and seated
- Aim for total brew time 2:30–3:30
🔗 Learn More
Improve your technique with our pour over guide and fix extraction using our brew time guide.
🎯 Bottom Line
Fast drain = weak extraction. Slow it down, and your coffee will taste fuller and more balanced.
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