A study by University of Pennsylvania researchers reveals that the best pour-over coffee requires generating an avalanche effect in the coffee grains.
Pouring from a greater height while maintaining a laminar flow allows grounds to recirculate and improves the mixing of coffee grounds effectively.
The results indicate that the extraction of the coffee can be tuned by prolonging the mixing time with slower but more effective pours using avalanche dynamics.
Using the pour-over method based on this research not only improves the flavor and quality of coffee but can also help reduce the demand on coffee beans worldwide.