{"product_id":"pour-over-perfection","title":"Pour-Over Perfection: Advanced Brewing Guide (2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop chasing the perfect recipe. Learn how to build better pour-over coffee for yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePour-Over Perfection: Advanced Brewing Techniques for V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave \u0026amp; More\u003c\/em\u003e is a 126-page practical brewing guide, reference manual and experiment workbook designed for home coffee enthusiasts who want to understand what is happening in their brew — and know what to change when it doesn't taste right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely revised for 2026, this Premium Edition goes beyond simply giving you recipes to copy. 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