Rolled my eyes at the $5 pour-over at that shop on 23rd, but man was I wrong

Went to Brew Lab in Austin last month with my friend who's super into third wave coffee. I'm usually a French press guy, $20 for a bag of beans max. She insisted I try their Ethiopia natural process pour-over. $5 for a cup of coffee seemed ridiculous. But the flavor was totally different - like blueberries and dark chocolate, no bitterness at all. I didn't even add sugar. Has anyone else had a coffee experience that changed their mind about spending more?

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shane7515d ago

Started out thinking the same way honestly. I used to buy whatever was on sale at the grocery store and called it good. Then a barista talked me into trying a single origin pour-over last spring and it tasted like someone added honey to it but there was no sweetener at all. Completely changed how I see coffee prices. Now I save the fancy beans for weekends and still use my french press during the week. What was the first one that got you?

the_alice5d ago

Oh man, that honey thing got me too! I'd recommend starting with a natural processed Ethiopian bean if you want that same fruity sweetness at home, it's the most forgiving for beginners. A decent burr grinder made way more difference for me than upgrading my brew method ever did.