Brewing V60 Like a Pro

The V60 is one of the most rewarding ways to brew coffee at home, it gives you total control over extraction; but that also means technique matters. Mastering your pour technique, grind size, and timing will let you achieve clarity, sweetness, and complexity in every cup which works especially well for funky and flavourful coffees.

To brew exceptional V60 coffee, follow these steps:

Always Work with Clean Equipment

• Rinse your V60 and carafe with hot water before brewing
• Clean your brewer and server thoroughly after every use
• Keep your grinder clean to prevent old oils affecting flavor

Prep Your Ingredients

• Weigh your coffee and water every time for consistency. Place your cup and filter on top of scales to allow you to perfect the pour
• Use fresh, preferably filtered water
• Use freshly ground coffee at a medium grind size

Execute with Precision

• Heat water to 93–96°C (or just off the boil)
• Fold and place the filter paper into the V60
• Rinse the filter with hot water, then discard the rinse water (this is also a great time to pre-heat your cup)
• Add your ground coffee and gently tap the brewer to level the bed
• Tare your scale and start your timer as you begin pouring
• Always pour slowly and in a circular motion

Our Recipe Using "The Good Stuff", or a funky coffee of your choice

• Coffee: 15g (medium grind)
• Water: 250ml filtered water at 93–96°C

Pour Schedule

• 0:00 – Bloom: Pour 45g of water in a circular motion. Let it bloom for 30 seconds
• 0:30: Pour to 100g total
• 1:00: Pour to 150g total
• 1:30: Pour to 250g total
• Allow all the water to drip through into the cup

Target brew time: 3:00–3:30 minutes total

Dialing In

• Brew running too slow → grind coarser
• Brew running too fast → grind finer

Top Tip: When adjusting your recipe, change only one variable at a time and taste at every step.

A great V60 brew showcases the unique characteristics of your coffee. The result should be a balanced cup that highlights the coffee’s flavor profile.