Some mornings you want your coffee fast. Other mornings, especially the slow weekend ones, you want your coffee good. The kind of cup that makes you take a breath, sit down, and actually enjoy the ritual.
If your weekdays are all speed and caffeine, weekends are your chance to shift gears. Here’s the best brewing method to match your lazy pace — no timers, no stress, just solid flavour.
Why weekends call for a different brew
During the week, you’re probably reaching for whatever’s fast. Pod machine. Plunger. Maybe even a lukewarm cup you forgot about half an hour ago. But weekends are for a different kind of coffee — the kind that tastes better because you slowed down to make it.
This is where pour-over shines.
Pour-over gives you control without the pressure
Pour-over is simple, unfussy and works beautifully with fresh beans. You get full control over the strength, pace and flavour without needing any complicated gear.
All you need is:
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A pour-over dripper (like a V60 or similar)
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Filter paper
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A kettle
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Ground coffee (medium-fine)
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Your favourite mug
The method that fits a slow morning
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Pop your dripper on top of your mug
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Add the filter and rinse it with hot water (then tip that water out)
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Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground coffee
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Pour just enough hot water to wet the grounds, wait 30 seconds
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Slowly pour in the rest of the water in circles, pausing in between
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Let it drip through completely, then sip slowly and feel smug
You’ll get a clean, balanced cup with no grit and no rush.
Why this method wins the weekend
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You’re involved, but not overwhelmed
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You can make it for one person or a whole table
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It gives you time to think, stretch, and start the day properly
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It turns your coffee into an experience, not just a function
What to pair it with
The right coffee blend matters. Choose something smooth, flavourful and not too sharp. Our Essenza Organic or Nero blends work beautifully in a pour-over. You’ll taste the full depth of the roast, without needing milk or sugar to balance things out.
You could also pair it with a book, a slow playlist, or absolutely nothing at all. That’s kind of the point.
Keep it simple
You don’t need to be a coffee geek to get pour-over right. And you definitely don’t need to buy special scales or temperature-control kettles. Just good beans, a gentle pour, and a weekend attitude.
Because the best coffee isn’t just about flavour. It’s about how it fits into your day. And on a lazy weekend, this one fits just right.