SCS Pour Over Setup: Kettle, Server and Stainless Filter
By KINTO Japan | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Build a paperless SCS pour over routine with the 430ml kettle, SCS stainless filter and SCS-S02 2-cup server, plus the checkpoints that keep each brew consistent.
Quick answer
Use the 430ml pour over kettle to control the pour, the SCS stainless filter 2 cups for a paperless bed, and the SCS-S02 coffee server 2 cups to catch and serve the brew. Preheat the server, rinse the filter, and keep the kettle low and steady so the water level in the filter stays even.
Why this three-piece setup works for a paperless routine
The SCS stainless filter 2 cups replaces paper with a fine stainless mesh, so the brew keeps more of the coffee's natural oils and texture. That also means the filter itself becomes part of the flavor: rinse it before every brew and brush it clean afterward, or old oils will carry over.
The SCS-S02 coffee server 2 cups is heat-resistant glass with a 400 ml capacity, which suits a two-cup brew and lets you see the extraction level as you pour. Its 120°C thermal shock tolerance covers normal kitchen use, but it is not for direct flame, and hot glass should never touch a wet cloth or counter.
The 430ml kettle holds enough water for a two-cup brew with some left for rinsing and preheating. Its stainless body works on direct gas flame but not on induction, and the handle can get hot, so keep a mitt within reach.
Where the routine changes: grind, heat and flow
A stainless filter drains differently from paper, so start with a medium grind and adjust from there. If the bed drains too fast and the cup tastes thin, grind finer; if water pools and the brew turns bitter, grind coarser.
Because there is no paper to absorb fines, expect a slightly fuller body and some sediment in the last sip. Pour gently and avoid disturbing the bed near the end to keep the cup cleaner.
The kettle's 430ml capacity is a working limit, not a target. Heat only what you need for the brew plus a rinse, and never fill it to the brim over a flame.
Step-by-step SCS pour over routine
- Preheat the SCS-S02 server: Rinse the 400 ml glass server with hot water and empty it. This warms the glass so the first pour does not lose heat. Do not set the hot server on a wet cloth or cold counter; the thermal shock limit is 120°C, and sudden cooling can crack glass.
- Rinse the stainless filter: Seat the SCS stainless filter 2 cups on the server and rinse it with hot water, then discard the rinse. This removes dust and warms the mesh. Skip this and the first cup can taste metallic or dusty.
- Heat water in the 430ml kettle: Fill the kettle with only the water you need for the brew plus a rinse, and heat it on a gas flame. Do not fill it to the brim or heat it empty. The kettle is not for induction; check your hob before you start.
- Add medium-ground coffee: Add coffee to the filter, level the bed, and place the server and filter on a stable surface. Start with a medium grind and adjust after the first brew. A bed that is not level will channel water and extract unevenly.
- Bloom, then pour in steady circles: Pour a small amount of water to wet the grounds, wait briefly, then pour in slow circles from low height, keeping the water level even. A high, fast pour disturbs the bed and pushes fines through the mesh.
- Stop before the bed goes dry: Finish pouring when the server holds the amount you want, and let the bed drain without tipping the filter. Remove the filter before serving. Letting the last water drip through slowly can add bitterness; taste and adjust your grind next time.
- Clean and dry both parts: Rinse the filter and server promptly, use a soft brush rather than an abrasive cleanser, and dry the stainless filter fully before storing it away from other metals. Residual moisture and contact with other metals are the main rust risks for the stainless filter.
Product facts
- SCS-S02 コーヒーサーバー 2cups: 400 ml heat-resistant glass server, microwave and dishwasher safe, 120°C thermal shock tolerance. It holds a full two-cup brew and can be preheated or cleaned without special handling, but it must stay off direct flame and away from sudden cold.
SCS-S02 コーヒーサーバー 2cups - SCS ステンレスフィルター 2cups: 18-8 stainless steel filter with PCT resin, dishwasher safe, not for microwave use. It gives a reusable paperless bed, but the resin parts and fine mesh need gentle handling and prompt drying to prevent rust and residue.
SCS ステンレスフィルター 2cups - プアオーバーケトル 430ml: 430 ml stainless kettle, direct gas flame and dishwasher safe, not for induction. It covers a two-cup brew and rinsing water, but induction users need a different kettle and should use a mitt because the handle can heat up.
