The $15 thermometer that fixed my pour overs overnight

I got tired of my morning cups tasting sour or bitter depending on the day. Turns out my kettle was hitting 195 in one spot and 212 in another, total disaster for a V60. Picked up a cheap instant read at a shop in Portland for 15 bucks and started aiming for 205 exactly. My recipe went from guessing to hitting the same sweet spot every single time. Anyone else surprised how much temp swings mess with their brew?

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terry8501mo ago

Told my buddy to temp his water, he laughed, then his pour overs stopped sucking.

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