Brewing coffee with a V60 dripper is more than just a method—it’s an art that highlights the delicate nuances and rich flavors of your coffee beans. The V60 pour-over method, favored by coffee connoisseurs worldwide, offers precision and control over the brewing process. Here’s how to brew the perfect V60 coffee—clean, vibrant, and full of character.
Materials Needed
- V60 Dripper and Paper Filter
- Ground Coffee: 16 grams (medium grind, like sea salt)
- Water: 275 ml, heated to boiling and then cooled to 92–94°C (just off the boil)
- Kettle with a gooseneck spout (for precision pouring)
- Coffee Scale (for consistency and repeatability)
- Timer (for consistency and repeatability)
- Digital Thermometer (essential but optional)
Instructions
- Boil Water
- Start with fresh, filtered water. Boil it using a kettle, then let it sit for a moment to cool down to 92–94°C. This is the optimal temperature range for extracting the best flavors from your coffee.
- Prepare the V60 Dripper
- Place the paper filter in the V60 dripper and rinse it thoroughly with hot water. This removes any paper residue and preheats the dripper. Discard the rinse water.
- Prepare the Ground Coffee
- While the water is boiling, grind your coffee beans to a medium grind, similar to sea salt. Use 16 grams of coffee for this recipe.
- Add Coffee Grounds
- Place the V60 dripper on top of your coffee cup or server. Add 16 grams of ground coffee to the dripper and gently shake it to level the bed of coffee.
- First Pour – Bloom (Pre-Infusion)
- Start your timer and pour 35 ml of hot water evenly over the coffee grounds, ensuring all the grounds are saturated. Let it bloom for about 30 seconds. This step allows the coffee to degas, releasing CO2 and preparing it for even extraction.
- Second Pour – Extraction
- After the bloom, slowly pour 160 ml of water starting in the center. Resist the temptation of the flashy swirl or circular motion at the very beginning of the pour to allow the building up of the coffee bed diameter. This will ease and facilitate the subsequent circular pouring motion and prevent the unwanted bypass effect of brewing. The coffee bed will rise, and the diameter will grow halfway through the pouring (about 80 ml). Gently move outward in a circular motion, then back to the center to finish the remaining 80 ml. Your scale should read approximately 195 ml by now. Pour gently and consistently, avoiding pouring directly on the filter. Aim to maintain a consistent flow rate to ensure even extraction.
- Final Pour – Finishing
- Finally, before the water level from the second pour bottoms up, pour the remaining 80 ml of water, maintaining the same gentle, circular pouring technique but at a slightly higher position to create gentle turbulence below the surface of the coffee brew for a complete and balanced cup. The total brewing time should be around 2:30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Once the water has fully dripped through the coffee grounds, remove the V60 dripper and give your coffee a gentle swirl. Pour the freshly brewed coffee into your cup and savor the clean, vibrant flavors.
Good to Know
This recipe is based on a 1:17 coffee-to-water ratio, ideal for achieving a balanced and flavorful cup. Adjust the grind size, water temperature, and pouring speed to find the perfect balance that suits your taste preferences, and most importantly, aligns with your own character and tempo.
Coffee brewing is a reflection of oneself; everyone has their own tempo and rhythm. There’s no need to strive for a so-called perfect pour or follow “exchange life with the devil” recipes influenced by exaggerated marketing claims. This “brain rot” marketing has quietly eroded the enjoyment and fun parts of coffee brewing and appreciation.
We believe in demystifying coffee brewing and making it accessible to everyone. With KOPIRICA, you can brew confidently and enjoy the process without fear.
Tips for Best Results
- Use fresh, filtered water to enhance the taste.
- Consistent, gentle pouring is key to even extraction.
- Experiment with grind size and brewing time to fine-tune your perfect brew. If you are naturally quick-tempo, grind a bit finer. If you are more meticulous, grind coarser.
- Clean your V60 dripper and equipment regularly to maintain the purity of flavors.
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