Brew V60 Pour Over – recipe & guide for the perfect cup ☕

Hello coffee friends!

Brewing coffee with a V60 Pour Over is one of the most popular methods among coffee enthusiasts. It is a manual brewing method that requires a little patience and precision, but the reward is great: a cup of coffee with distinct aromas, clean taste and amazing complexity.

In this guide, we share our favorite recipe for V60 – simple, stable and really tasty.

Why brew with V60?

V60 is a pour over method that allows you to:

• enhance the aromas of the coffee

• get a cleaner and clearer cup

• control strength and extraction

• highlight fruit, sweetness and acidity in specialty coffees

If you like light roasted coffee , V60 is basically a must-try.

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This is what you need to brew V60

To brew V60 you need:

• A V60 filter holder

• A V60 coffee filter

• A gooseneck kettle (for better control)

• A jug

• 18g coffee

• A wave

• A timer

• Water (92–96°C)

V60 recipe: 18 g coffee / 300 g water

This recipe is perfect if you want to brew a cup that:

• enough for yourself

• or can be shared with a friend

Ratio (coffee/water)

• 18g coffee

• 300g water

This corresponds to approximately a ratio of 1:16–1:17 , which is a classic balance for the V60.

How to brew V60 – step by step

1) Boil water and let it cool.

Fill the kettle with water and bring to a boil.

Then let the water cool down a bit until it is between:

92–96°C

This is the temperature we think gives the best extraction and clearest flavors.

2) Rinse the filter (important!)

Insert the V60 filter into the filter holder.

Then pour some hot water through the filter to:

• rinse away paper taste

• heat the filter holder and jug

Pour away the rinsing water.

3) Weigh and grind the coffee

Weigh up:

18g coffee

Grind the coffee to:

• approximately brewed malt

• alternatively a little coarser than the brewer's grind

(A grind that is too fine can cause bitterness. A grind that is too coarse can make the cup thin.)

4) Add the coffee and level the bed

Pour the coffee into the filter.

Shake the filter holder lightly so that the coffee spreads evenly.
This provides a more even extraction.

5) Bloom – 40g water for 30 seconds

Now the fun begins.

Pour:

40g water

Let the coffee bloom in:

30 seconds

This causes the coffee to release gases and “open up” the flavor.

6) First pour – up to 120 g

After bloom:

Pour in circular motions up to:

120g total

Thus:

• 40 g (bloom)

• 
  

  • 80 g (first pour)

Then let the coffee drip until the timer shows:

1 minute

7) Final pours – 180 g in two parts

Now all that remains is:

180g water

We divide it into two equal parts:

• 90g

• 90g

Once you've poured the last 90 g, just wait.

8) Total brewing time

Brewing should be complete in approximately:

3 minutes

Remove the filter holder, serve and enjoy.

And don't forget: coffee always tastes best in good company ☕

Which coffee is best suited for V60?

The V60 is particularly good for:

• light rust

• fruity coffee

• elegant washed coffee

• floral and aromatic profile

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FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the V60

How much coffee should be in a V60?

A common recommendation is 15–18 g of coffee for about 250–300 g of water. In our recipe, we use 18 g of coffee for 300 g of water.

How long should a V60 take?

A good total brewing time is often around 2:45–3:30 depending on the grind and coffee. Our recipe lands in about 3 minutes.

What temperature should the water be?

We recommend 92–96°C.

Is the V60 best with light rust?

Yes, V60 is one of the best methods for bringing out the flavors in light roasted specialty coffee.

Hope you get a really good cup of coffee today!

Best regards,
Roaster Dan ☕