A V60 is a simple way to brew filter coffee. With a set ratio, a bloom, and two pours, you can brew a great cup every time. Here’s the recipe.
The recipe at a glance
| What | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 15 grams, medium-fine grind |
| Water | 240 grams (1:16 ratio) |
| Temperature | about 94 °C |
| Total time | 2:30 to 3:00 minutes |
What do you need?
- A Hario V60 dripper and matching filters
- A scale and a timer
- A kettle, preferably with a thin spout, such as the Hario Fit V60 pouring kettle
- Fresh coffee beans and a grinder
Step 1: weigh and grind
Rinse the filter with hot water. This removes the papery taste and warms the dripper. Weigh out 15 grams of coffee and grind it medium-fine. Unsure about the grind size? Read How fine should I grind?
Step 2: bloom
Start your timer and pour 30 grams of water over the coffee. Wait about 30 seconds. The coffee blooms as gas escapes from the fresh coffee.
Step 3: first pour
Slowly pour the water in circles until you reach 150 grams. This should take until around 1:15.
Step 4: second pour
Then continue pouring in circles until you reach 240 grams. This should take until around 2:00.
Step 5: let it drain
Let it drain slowly. Your coffee is ready at around 2:30 to 3:00 minutes.
Doesn’t it taste the way you want?
- Too sharply acidic: grind a little finer or let the coffee steep a little longer.
- Too bitter: grind a little coarser or let the coffee steep a little less.
Read more about the difference in Acidity isn’t bad.
Which coffee works well with a V60?
A V60 brings out the tasting notes of filter coffee beautifully. So choose a coffee that’s suitable for filter brewing. Browse our filter coffee beans.
