Not for pour over.
I used this as a guide: https://www.povertybay.com/coffee-blog/how-to-brew-white-coffee
I did a double shot.
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I did a double shot.
The pour over white coffee experiment started on a cloudy morning. As the scientist, just awakened from his deep slumber, approached his trusted laboratory which he aptly named “Kitchen” some apprehension was in his heart. He had no idea what to expect as the experiment would completely upset his morning coffee rituals. He didn’t know at the time that the results would be surprising but not without some pain.
First things first, the scientist prepared an heated H2O solution - known as hot water - then he measured his coffee at 30g and placed them on his trusted pour over coffee filter.
With meticulous precision he then added some hot water to the white coffee, and gently mixed it.
Then, tragedy struck.
As he turned around, the scientist hit the filter with enough strength to make it fall over, causing the death of hundreds of thousands of white coffee granules, and rendering the experiment void. This incident was felt across the world and will be undoubtedly discussed for decades and will reshape presidential elections for at least a century. Congressional commissions are already opening investigations on the steps that led to this awful event, and there is no doubt that new legislation will be drafted to ensure the safety of coffee beans in the future.
However, our scientist remained undeterred, sparking a come-backing story of the like of Rocky Balboa and Ulysses. Recognizing the importance of the experiment for the preservation of the human race, and even his soul mortally wounded by the atrocious mistake, he restarted the experiment.
He didn’t hide some satisfaction the moment in which water started to drip down the filter to the transparent cup.
As the first part of the experiment ended, his heart was trembling for the most important section of his efforts, the taste check.
To his surprise, the taste was actually good. He could feel the peanut-like flavor as the coffee felt much less grassy than the espresso experiment. He actually enjoyed the strong, very strong taste. There was no need for additive of any kind; no sugar, no milk.
Despite the early accident, the scientist was able to enjoy his cup of coffee; his scientific rigor was betrayed by an almost imperceptible smile after the last sip.
First things first, the scientist prepared an heated H2O solution - known as hot water - then he measured his coffee at 30g and placed them on his trusted pour over coffee filter.
With meticulous precision he then added some hot water to the white coffee, and gently mixed it.
Then, tragedy struck.
As he turned around, the scientist hit the filter with enough strength to make it fall over, causing the death of hundreds of thousands of white coffee granules, and rendering the experiment void. This incident was felt across the world and will be undoubtedly discussed for decades and will reshape presidential elections for at least a century. Congressional commissions are already opening investigations on the steps that led to this awful event, and there is no doubt that new legislation will be drafted to ensure the safety of coffee beans in the future.
However, our scientist remained undeterred, sparking a come-backing story of the like of Rocky Balboa and Ulysses. Recognizing the importance of the experiment for the preservation of the human race, and even his soul mortally wounded by the atrocious mistake, he restarted the experiment.
He didn’t hide some satisfaction the moment in which water started to drip down the filter to the transparent cup.
As the first part of the experiment ended, his heart was trembling for the most important section of his efforts, the taste check.
To his surprise, the taste was actually good. He could feel the peanut-like flavor as the coffee felt much less grassy than the espresso experiment. He actually enjoyed the strong, very strong taste. There was no need for additive of any kind; no sugar, no milk.
Despite the early accident, the scientist was able to enjoy his cup of coffee; his scientific rigor was betrayed by an almost imperceptible smile after the last sip.
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This is brilliant.
Wonderful, a terrific and compelling read, yet a very necessary journey of exploration and discovery into the nature of white coffee when prepared with the pourover method undertaken at great risk to life and limb and sanity to the intrepid scientist who volunteered to undertake this fraught and challenging experiment.
Thank you, @yaxomoxay. This post has truly made my day.
This is one of the best posts I have ever read on MacRumors!! It makes membership to the forum worth it -- it being free notwithstanding. Kudos to @yaxomoxay on a such thrilling and instructive narrative. I am glad you are alive and well after the experiment! I am tempted.
My pleasure. So far no noticeable mutation of my body. However I am going to point out - seriously- that I had much more energy at the gym, probably because of the higher caffeine content and maybe because of the antioxidants. Or, I am becoming a superhero.
Should I try drip next weekend?
As others have already said.....a wonderful report!
What did you decide for the dosage?
Definitely try drip next.
I did 30g of ground coffee. As for water… I just used my eyes.
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, I went to a fancy and preposterous but well stocked market adjacent to Beverly Hills in order to buy some supplies for a get together on Monday.......booze supplies, not coffee....but also I did buy some chocolate biscotti that I couldn't resist.
When I arrived back at my apartment I found a mug of barely touched Sumatra coffee that I'd brewed earlier. At some time in the past I'd discovered that room temperature Sumatra coffee can actually be better than when it's hot ( yes, yes, heresy)......and those chocolate biscotti turned out to go extremely well with the cooled Sumatra.
Some coffees pair really really well with chocolate
When I arrived back at my apartment I found a mug of barely touched Sumatra coffee that I'd brewed earlier. At some time in the past I'd discovered that room temperature Sumatra coffee can actually be better than when it's hot ( yes, yes, heresy)......and those chocolate biscotti turned out to go extremely well with the cooled Sumatra.
Some coffees pair really really well with chocolate
Tried the Espresso Blend from the same roastery of the white coffee. Usually I am not a fan of blends, but this one is exceptional. Even my wife, who’s not a coffee fanatic, after I served her morning cappuccino asked me if I did anything different because the flavor was amazing.
In general, I'm not a fan of blends, either, but this does sound delicious.
Is there any mention of where this coffee actually came from, and what coffee comprised the five blends?
Tuesday should bring the delivery of some black honey processed Ethiopian coffee
I'm looking forward to its arrival
I'm looking forward to its arrival
Having a XXL Espresso while pondering the statistics of Espresso/Coffee consumption over the world.
I didn’t know that Finn’s even have legalized coffee-breaks. Good for them.
Though I’ve never met any resistance EVER for any espresso/coffee drinking in Sweden either.
Source: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/coffee-consumption-by-country
I didn’t know that Finn’s even have legalized coffee-breaks. Good for them.
Though I’ve never met any resistance EVER for any espresso/coffee drinking in Sweden either.
Source: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/coffee-consumption-by-country
Interesting. Countries without much sunlight during the Winter drink lots of coffee. It's much healthier than their other main drink - vodka 
I'm in no.7 country, probably because of the proximity to Italy although they're not in the top-10 list. That "wine & coffee" mix that's said to be popular here sounds disgusting and something I've never come across here at all.
In Asia, drinking espresso shots mixed with fruit drinks is the latest fad.
I'm in no.7 country, probably because of the proximity to Italy although they're not in the top-10 list. That "wine & coffee" mix that's said to be popular here sounds disgusting and something I've never come across here at all.
In Asia, drinking espresso shots mixed with fruit drinks is the latest fad.
Well neither have I, and northing I would ever want to try. Even as a coffee and wine lover.Interesting. Countries without much sunlight during the Winter drink lots of coffee. It's much healthier than their other main drink - vodka
I'm in no.7 country, probably because of the proximity to Italy although they're not in the top-10 list. That "wine & coffee" mix that's said to be popular here sounds disgusting and something I've never come across here at all.
In Asia, drinking espresso shots mixed with fruit drinks is the latest fad.
Sorry guys, that the info about No. 7 is wrong. Not my fault 😌
The info about No. 6 is right however - fika is popular here.
The info about No. 6 is right however - fika is popular here.
Yum.
Hope you enjoy it; I would expect it to be delicious.
Let us know how it tastes - black honey processed coffee is the most time consuming and labour intensive methods of honey processing.
Interesting. Countries without much sunlight during the Winter drink lots of coffee. It's much healthier than their other main drink - vodka
I'm in no.7 country, probably because of the proximity to Italy although they're not in the top-10 list. That "wine & coffee" mix that's said to be popular here sounds disgusting and something I've never come across here at all.
In Asia, drinking espresso shots mixed with fruit drinks is the latest fad.
Wine and coffee mix?
No, thank you.
I love coffee and I am more than partail to fine wines, but wine and coffee together, no, but no.
Fascinating, and thnak for sharing.
Much interesting information and food for thought.
“Secret recipe”, of course. They gotta keep it mysterious 😂
Mysterious.
I see.
So, the actual bean varietal used, the region it was grown (and harvested from), and the ratios of the various coffees used in the blend (I used to do some blending myself, and realised that the respective ratios used when preparing the blend really matter in this endeavour) are all part of a "secret recipe", and one, that is, doubtless, exceptionally well guarded by monks.
And monks, as we know, make excellent guardians. Of secrets, souls, and many other things.
Fair enough.
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Thoroughly enjoying Colombian coffee with organic hot milk (and a totally unseasonal McVitie's Dark Chocolate biscuit or two).
There is something indescribably perfect about a coffee on a sunny summer morning.
Oh yes, especially as I have a couple of days off and a calmer schedule, my contract is 80% but I usually do overtime during the period with students and today can enjoy my bialetti and contemplating summer break before heading to the office for a couple of hours to clear up papers and recycle boxes (printer supplies etc.).
As nice as a coffee on a cold, rainy morning. Any morning, in fact.
However, yes, the sunshine does add an uplift to one's mood.