Having read and watched about flat-bottom and conical pourovers thanks to a previous post, I thought of two things: What about the common electric drip machine, and also will there be any difference with local coffee, since I’ve only used the drip machine exclusively with that?
The common coffee in my area is very different from what most experience here: It’s a very dark roast of Robusta caramalised with sugar. I was thinking a conical pourover won’t change it much, would it?
Turns out the answer is yes, it does. I understand what “clarity” means now, I definitely felt the difference. The downside is the acidity that people were referencing about with conical filters also came out, and it’s not exactly a flavour I enjoy. Thanks to everyone whose previous comments made me try this little experiment. I’m now looking to the next step and get a flat bottom brewer!
You know, that’s a really good point; I personally prefer the darker roasts and less fruity coffees, so there’s definitely going to be some differences to others in how I’d like my coffee done. The experimentation is part of the fun!
I think I’ll be trying that flat bottom next; see if I can get the best of both worlds with the more full-bodied flavours I’m getting with drip with the more expressive flavours I’m getting from pourovers.