My barista buddy at the local shop said something about pour-over technique that messed with my head

He told me he actually pre-wets the filter with hot water from the tap instead of filtered water, and I argued with him for like 10 minutes before realizing he's been doing it for 5 years and his coffee always tastes better than mine. Has anyone else had a pro give you a tip that just went against everything you thought you knew?

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jakeb251mo ago

Yeah, that whole "mineral content" thing clicked for me too once I tried it.

phoenix3311mo ago

I bet his tap water has better mineral content than yours does.

luna8911mo ago

My grandparents had well water that smelled like eggs but tasted like heaven.