Brewing coffee with the V60 takes me back to when my passion for coffee first started percolating. It was my gateway into the world of specialty coffee, during a hobby course that quickly turned into a lifelong love affair with every cup I create.
While I’ve since explored countless brewing techniques and experimented with all kinds of gear, there’s something wonderfully grounding about returning to the basics.
This pour-over coffee recipe keeps it simple—just the essentials. We’re using a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, with a brew time of 2.5 to 3.5 minutes, for a cup that celebrates the art of balance. The process begins with blooming the grounds, then gradually pouring through the rest of the water, allowing the flavors to unfold in their own time.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a coffee enthusiast just dipping your toes into pour-over, this recipe offers a taste of the simplicity and precision that make specialty coffee so captivating.
Ingredients you need
- Coffee beans – Arabica, medium to light roast
- Filtered water
How To Make a V60 Filter Coffee
Step 1: Heat the water to 93-96°C (200-205°F).
Step 2: Weigh out 15 grams of coffee beans and grind them to a medium consistency.
Step 3: Rinse the filter with hot water to preheat the Hario V60 Coffee Dripper and wash away any papery taste. Then, discard the rinse water.
Step 4: Set the Hario V60 Coffee Dripper on the scale, add the ground coffee, and level the bed.
Step 5: Tare the scale and start the timer. Pour 40 grams of water in a spiral or zigzag pattern, making sure all the grounds are saturated. Allow the coffee to bloom for 45 seconds.
Step 6: Continue pouring in a steady spiral motion, working from the center outward and then back in, until you’ve added a total of 225 grams of water.
Step 7: Give the dripper a gentle swirl and let the coffee finish dripping through. The process should take between 2.5 and 3.5 minutes.
Step 8: Pour your freshly brewed coffee into a cup and savor the moment.
Barista Tips
Why Swirl at the End?
Swirling the coffee dripper after pouring helps to achieve a better extraction by evenly distributing the grounds and ensuring that all the coffee is fully immersed in the water. This motion promotes a more consistent flow through the coffee bed, allowing the flavors to develop evenly for a well-balanced cup.
What is the Blooming Phase?
The blooming phase is the first stage of coffee extraction, where the freshly ground coffee releases trapped gases—primarily carbon dioxide—when it comes into contact with hot water. Wetting the coffee bed uniformly during this phase is crucial for an even extraction throughout the brewing process, as it allows the water to penetrate all the grounds effectively, setting the stage for a flavorful brew.
Products
- Hario V60 Coffee Dripper
- V60 Coffee Filter
- Water filter
- Grinder
- Coffee Scale
- Gooseneck Kettle
- Serving glass
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Pour over coffee recipe v60
Equipment
- Serving glass
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water filtered
- 0.53 oz Coffee beans Arabica, medium to light roast
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup Water to 93-96°C (200-205°F).1 cup Water
- Weigh out 0.53 oz Coffee beans.0.53 oz Coffee beans
- Grind the beans to a medium grind.
- Rinse the filter with hot water to preheat the Hario V60 Coffee Dripper and remove any paper taste.
- Discard the rinse water.
- Place the Hario V60 Coffee Dripper on your scale.
- Add the ground coffee to the dripper and level the bed.
- Tare the scale and start your timer.
- Pour 1.58 oz (45 g) of water in a spiral or zigzag motion to saturate all the grounds, and let the coffee bloom for 45 seconds.
- Continue pouring in a spiral motion, keeping a steady stream from the inside out and back in, until you reach a total of 7.94 oz (225 g) of water.
- Gently swirl the dripper in a small circular motion and wait for the coffee to finish dripping (2.5 – 3.5 minutes).
- Pour the brewed coffee into your favorite cup and enjoy.
Nutrition
Food Safety
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food and beverages unattended
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
I love all these tips!! They certainly help make a most delicious cup of coffee!!!
Thank you so much, Liz! I’m always happy to help make brewing coffee easier and more enjoyable!
Just tried this coffee for the first time, very good!
You are most welcome, Nicole!
pour over coffee is so underrated, but it’s such a delicious way to make a fresh cup of coffee!
You are so right, Genevieve! Always happy to find like-minded people!
Using the V60 to brew my coffee feels like a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It was the starting point of my specialty coffee journey, and I still find joy in every brew.
That is wonderful, Oscar! The V60 will always have a special place in my heart as well for sure!
OMG ~ First sip, it was absolutely awesome!!!
Thank you, Criss!