I overheard a barista in Austin say a 1:15 ratio ruined her pour overs, and I tried it myself

William Taylor · 2026-10-08T09:10:03.00006+00:00

I was waiting in line at a shop on South Congress and heard her tell a coworker that bumping her ratio from 1:17 to 1:15 for 3 weeks made every cup taste muddy. I went home and ran the same test with my usual beans, and sure enough, the 1:15 brews tasted heavy and flat. Has anyone else found a ratio that works better for light roasts, or is it more about the grind size?

Discusd

Loading…

I overheard a barista in Austin say a 1:15 ratio ruined her pour overs, and I tried it myself | Coffee Enthusiasts - Discusd