I’ve seen the pourover advice given and referenced unquestioningly: always pre-wet your paper filter. But why? What is the benefit of doing this step?

    • AlPastor2560@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      My Moccamaster booklet says to, so I do it.

      t’s to not take away from the bloom. If your filter is dry then your first coffee goes in to the filter and not in to your carafe/cup.