HOW TO: POUR OVER (V60)

The V60 is one of the simplest and most expressive ways to make coffee at home. Designed in Japan, this lightweight pour-over brewer gives you full control over flavor, clarity, and strength. With the right fundamentals, it’s an easy, repeatable way to brew a great single cup.

The V60 is a cone-shaped pour-over dripper first introduced in Japan in the mid-2000s. Its open design and spiral ridges encourage even extraction, making it a favorite in specialty coffee shops and home kitchens alike.

• V60 dripper
• Paper filter
• 15g coffee per cup
• Burr grinder (recommended)
• 250ml fresh, filtered water
• Gooseneck kettle
• Scale
• Timer
• Spoon or paddle

• Grind: Medium (similar to sand or table salt)
• Ratio: 1 : 16
  • 15g coffee → 250ml water
• Water Temperature: ~200°F / 93°C
  • If you don’t have a thermometer, let boiling water sit for about a minute
• Total Brew Time: 2–3 minutes
   

Tip: Freshly ground coffee will always produce better flavor and aroma.

1. Heat the Water
   Bring your kettle to a boil, then let the water rest for about one minute to reach the ideal brewing temperature.
    
2. Rinse & Preheat
   Place the filter in your V60 and rinse it thoroughly with hot water. This removes any paper taste and warms your brewer and cup. Discard the rinse water.
    
3. Add Coffee
   Weigh out 15g of coffee, grind it fresh, and add it to the filter. Gently level the coffee bed.
    
4. Bloom (0:00–0:30)
   Start your timer and pour 50–100ml of water, fully saturating the grounds. Let it bloom for about 30 seconds.
    
5. Main Pour (0:30–2:00)
   Slowly pour the remaining water in steady, circular motions, working from the center outward. Bring the total water weight to 250ml.
    
6. Finish & Serve
   Allow the coffee to fully drip through. Once finished, remove the filter and enjoy.
    

• Want it stronger? Increase the dose slightly to 17g.
   
• Tastes sour or thin? Grind a bit finer.
   
• Tastes bitter or heavy? Grind a bit coarser or lower the water temperature.

These are starting points. Brewing is personal—adjust, experiment, and find what tastes best to you.