The V60 pour-over produces a clean, bright cup that highlights the unique character of single-origin coffees. Master the spiral pour and bloom technique for consistently excellent results.
Single Cup (250g)
Boil water (95–96°C). Grind 15g of coffee slightly finer than medium — similar to table salt.
Place the filter in the V60, rinse thoroughly with hot water, and discard the rinse water.
Add coffee grounds and start your timer. Pour 50g of water in a gentle spiral to bloom. Let it sit for 30 seconds.
At 0:30, pour slowly in a spiral from the center outward and back to 150g total.
At 1:00, pour to 250g. Let it draw down completely. Target total brew time: ~2:00.
Two Cups (500g)
Boil water (95–96°C). Grind 30g of coffee at the same setting as the single cup recipe.
Place the filter in the V60, rinse thoroughly with hot water, and discard the rinse water.
Add coffee grounds and start your timer. Pour 75g of water for the bloom. Stir gently with a teaspoon until all grounds are wet.
At 0:30, pour in a steady spiral to 250g.
At 1:15, pour to 400g. At 1:45, pour to 500g.
Let it draw down completely. Target total brew time: ~3:00.
What you need
Equipment
Hario V60 dripper (size 01 for one cup, 02 for two), V60 paper filters, a gooseneck kettle for a controlled pour, a scale with a timer, and a burr grinder.
Grind and water
Medium-fine, like table salt. Water just off the boil (93–96 °C) for light roasts, a little cooler for darker roasts. Ratio around 1:16.
V60 troubleshooting
Drains too fast, tastes sour
Grind finer. A single cup should finish around 2:00–2:30, two cups around 3:00–3:30.
Drains too slowly, tastes bitter
Grind coarser and pour more gently. Very fine particles from a cheap grinder can also clog the filter.
Uneven bed after brewing
Give the dripper a gentle swirl after the last pour so the bed settles flat — that helps even extraction.
Papery taste
Always rinse the filter with hot water and discard the water before adding coffee.
V60 FAQ
What grind size for V60?
Medium-fine — similar to table salt. Adjust by taste and brew time: finer if it's sour and fast, coarser if it's bitter and slow.
How much coffee for a V60?
About 15 g for 250 g of water (one mug) or 30 g for 500 g (two mugs) — a ratio of roughly 1:16.
Why bloom the coffee?
Fresh coffee releases CO₂ when it meets hot water. Wetting it first and waiting 30–45 seconds lets the gas escape so the rest of the water extracts evenly.
What's the difference between V60 and Chemex?
The V60 uses a thinner filter and brews faster, giving more body and clarity in balance. The Chemex's thick filter makes an even cleaner, more tea-like cup.