Making V60 coffee is a fun and rewarding way to brew a delicious cup. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make a perfect V60 pour-over coffee:
What you’ll need for Making V60 coffee is a fun and rewarding
- V60 dripper (Size 1 or 2 depending on how many cups you want to brew)
- V60 paper filter
- Coffee beans (freshly ground to a medium-coarse grind, similar to sea salt)
- Hot water (between 195°F – 205°F or 90°C – 96°C)
- Scale (optional, but helpful)
- Gooseneck kettle (for precise pouring)
- Timer (optional)
Instructions:
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Boil Water: Begin by boiling your water and letting it cool for about 30 seconds, so it’s in the ideal temperature range (195°F – 205°F).
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Prepare Your Equipment:
- Place the V60 dripper on top of your mug or carafe.
- Insert the paper filter into the dripper and rinse it with hot water to remove any papery taste and preheat the V60. Discard the rinse water.
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Add Coffee Grounds:
- Weigh out about 15-18 grams of coffee for one cup (250 ml) of coffee, or adjust according to your desired strength. A 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio is standard, so 15 grams of coffee to 250 grams of water.
- Pour the ground coffee into the filter, making sure the grounds are level.
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Bloom (Pre-wet the Grounds):
- Start your timer and pour about 30-40 grams of hot water evenly over the coffee grounds, just enough to wet them all.
- Let the coffee bloom for about 30-45 seconds. This allows the coffee to release carbon dioxide, resulting in better extraction.
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Start Pouring Water:
- After the bloom, begin slowly pouring the remaining water in a circular motion, starting from the center and working your way outward, avoiding the edges. Keep pouring until you reach your desired total amount of water (e.g., 250 grams if you used 15 grams of coffee).
- Pour in slow, controlled bursts to maintain an even extraction. You should pour continuously and evenly throughout the process.
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Let it Drip:
- Allow the water to fully drain through the coffee. The whole brewing process should take about 3 to 4 minutes, including the bloom.
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Enjoy:
- Once the dripping slows down or stops, remove the V60 dripper.
- Swirl the coffee to mix and even out the flavor.
- Pour into your cup and enjoy!
Tips:
- Grind Size: A medium-coarse grind works best. Too fine, and it’ll slow down the extraction; too coarse, and it might brew too quickly.
- Water Temperature: If your water is too hot, it could over-extract and make the coffee bitter. Too cold, and it could under-extract, resulting in a weak flavor.
- Pouring Technique: The key to great V60 coffee is pouring slowly and evenly. Practice pouring in a spiral motion to achieve uniform extraction.
This method brings out the bright, clean flavors of the coffee, giving you a fantastic cup!
