Visited that new third-wave spot in Denver and their pour-over took 8 minutes

Sarah Barnes · 2026-03-26T11:25:05.035157+00:00

Honestly, I get the craft, but waiting that long for a single cup just kills the vibe. The barista said it was 'for precision,' but everyone in line was just checking their phones. Has anyone else found a place that balances quality with not taking forever?

the_robin5mo ago

My local spot in Austin times their pour-overs for four minutes flat, and it's still amazing. The eight-minute thing feels like theater for people who want to feel fancy. At a certain point, you're just watching water drip and the coffee gets bitter anyway. I'd rather have a great cup in half the time and actually talk to the person I'm with.

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henryc645mo ago

Eight minutes for coffee? It's just hot bean water, not a heart surgery.

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the_cora4mo ago

Ugh, eight minutes is way too long for coffee, sending solidarity from someone who gave up on pour-overs after a five-minute wait.

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