Moreover, temperature control is just a part of handling water for coffee brewing. Water quality plays a huge role in coffee extraction two. Do you need a variable temperature kettle? The Lardera Smart Electric Kettle is a high-end option that fits any coffee lover's setup. And I mean "fit" literally because the kettle is compact and saves valuable counterspace. It measures 10 inches from spout to handle, and the base is about 6 inches on each side. Pour 2 cups of water and two tablespoons of lemon juice into the kettle, and let it soak for 1 hour. After 1 hour, bring the water and lemon juice mixture to boil and let it do the magic in the kettle for another 20 minutes, before pouring the water out and rinsing the kettle thoroughly. Any of the kettles above can deliver at least a decent performance brewing pour-over coffee. They offer good build quality and allow you to control the temperature with a wide range of features. Yet, the Fellow Stagg EKG Pro Studio Edition superbly displays both critical features. It looks great and comes in different colors. Most users like its elegant and neat design. Although some users don’t like that the wood-looking bits are made of plastic, I think that designers chose it over wood for a good reason.

Stovetop kettles can take a beating, particularly for those who have open-flame gas burners. But this simple stainless steel kettle from Coffee Gator is up to any task, and it comes at an affordable price. In addition to being durable and affordable, the stand-out features include a temperature gauge, finger-groove handle, and a precise, reliable spout that you can depend on to up your coffee or tea game for years to come. Water temperature’s impact on flavor is pretty evident if you taste a cold brew and compare it with a hot cup of coffee. Even with more subtle differences, you’ll notice that coffee changes its taste and aroma depending on water temperature.

verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Inside the Specialty Coffee World, most experts agree on the relevance of water temperature to extracting flavors and aromas from ground coffee. Learning to manage grind sizes, brew ratio, and water temperature is crucial to achieving a better-tasting coffee. Editorial Director Taysha Murtaugh received a sample to test and found the kettle easy to control, with a steady flow rate. "This kettle is comparable to my old Hario model, with one significant advantage: I love that I'm able to control the temperature of each drink, which is critical to my morning French press or pour-over," she says. "When heating up, it does create a louder 'whirring' sound than others I've tried, but if you can even call that a con, it's a small one for great coffee."

It doesn’t look great. Perhaps it’s because of the plastic handle, which is very good to protect your hands, but it looks a bit off. Additionally, the panel looks vintage. Overall, if you want to build a nice brewing setup at home, I wouldn’t recommend the Bonavita Electric Kettle. After that, pour the rest of the water. Some “PROS” do it on the scale and they swear by 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water. That would mean that first, you bloom it with 50 grams, then continue with pouring the rest, 400 grams.

Open or remove the lid and fill the kettle with water. Do not overfill it above the spout. For coffee, use a 16:1, 17:1, or 18:1 coffee to water ratio. Experiment. Note down your results. And always use a scale. If you don’t prefer the bells and whistles of an electric kettle, go with a stovetop kettle. There’s no need to spend extra money on features that you don’t care about.