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The best coffees for pour-over brewing

Pour-over brewing demands clarity and balance. We have curated 20 lots from our catalog that excel when prepared with a manual dripper. Washed coffees dominate this selection with 11 entries, providing the clean acidity and refined structure that highlight specific origins like Huila and Kayanza. You will find classic varieties such as Caturra and Bourbon alongside high-scoring Geisha lots. Roasters like Nomad Coffee and Red Bay Coffee provide the bulk of these options, offering everything from the bright, floral notes of Burundi to the structured sweetness of Guatemalan beans. Whether you prefer the precision of an anaerobic process or the reliable profile of a washed lot, these coffees are chosen to reward the patience required for a slow, steady pour.

What to taste for:Look for distinct acidity, clean mouthfeel, and a clear expression of the coffee's origin characteristics.

16 available lots shown · ranked by Cherrybook Index

Mamuto AA

Expect Violet, Cherry, and Plum from this washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

LightVioletCherryPlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
87CBI
$5.62/oz

Argyll Blend

Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Toffee, and Orange in the cup.

DarkMilk ChocolateToffeeOrange
Shop 5.0 (26)
86CBI
US$1.53/oz

Typical US$1.10 to $2.10/oz

Limited comparison

Kenya Mamuto AB

Expect Blackberry, Blackcurrant, and Plum from this washed lot.

Kirinyaga, KE · Washed

LightBlackberryBlack CurrantPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
85CBI
$4.25/oz

Typical $2.06 to $3.29/oz

El Pijao Divisa

Expect Floral, Red Plum, and Pineapple from this carbonic maceration lot.

Tolima, CO · Carbonic Maceration

FloralPlumPineapple
Good Food 2026 roaster
85CBI
$2.19/oz

Typical $1.58 to $2.53/oz

The Espresso Pair

Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.

Shop 4.8 (434)
85CBI
$2.75/oz

Typical $1.31 to $2.49/oz

Limited comparison

Gateway Blend

Expect Dark Chocolate, Walnut, and Spice from this washed lot.

Antigua, GT · Washed

DarkDark ChocolateWalnutSpice
Shop 4.9 (11)
85CBI
US$1.53/oz

Typical US$1.23 to $1.96/oz

Broad comparison

Ocho Libre Decaf

Dark Chocolate, Cane Sugar, and Grape on a washed lot.

Antioquia, CO · Washed

MediumDark ChocolateSugarcaneGrape
Shop 4.9 (203)
85CBI
$1.66/oz

Typical $1.50 to $2.40/oz

Broad comparison

Slow Burn — Espresso

Mission Fig, Molasses, and Allspice on a natural lot.

Cerrado, BR · Natural

Medium-DarkFigMolassesSpice
Shop 4.9 (282)
84CBI
$1.66/oz

Typical $1.20 to $2.29/oz

Limited comparison

UBA Berry — Omni

Grape Candy, Blackberry, and Strawberry on an experimental lot.

Risaralda, CO · Experimental

MediumGrapeBlackberryStrawberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$4.38/oz

Typical US$4.03 to $6.44/oz

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