Pour-over coffee is a timeless brewing method that brings out the best in your beans, delivering a clean and flavorful cup. Master the V60 dripper technique and elevate your daily coffee experience with these simple steps.
Materials Needed
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V60 Dripper and Paper Filter
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Ground Coffee: 16 grams (medium grind, similar to sea salt)
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Water: 275 ml, heated to boiling and then cooled to 92–94°C (just off the boil)
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Gooseneck Kettle: For precision pouring
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Coffee Scale & Timer: Essential for consistency and repeatability
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Digital Thermometer: Optional, but helpful for precision
Step-by-Step Brewing Instructions
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Boil and Cool Water: Start with fresh, filtered water. Boil it, then let it rest briefly to cool down to the optimal 92–94°C range for extraction.
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Prepare the V60: Place the paper filter in the dripper and rinse it thoroughly with hot water to eliminate paper residue and preheat the vessel. Discard the rinse water.
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Grind the Coffee: While the water cools, grind 16 grams of coffee beans to a medium consistency.
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Add Coffee Grounds: Place your V60 setup over your cup or server. Add the 16 grams of grounds and gently shake the dripper to level the bed.
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First Pour (The Bloom): Start your timer and pour 35 ml of hot water evenly across all grounds. Let it bloom for about 30 seconds to release trapped $CO_2$ and prepare for even extraction.
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Second Pour (Extraction): Slowly pour 160 ml of water, starting directly in the center. Avoid early circular motions to let the coffee bed build up its natural diameter. Once the bed expands halfway through (around 80 ml), transition into a gentle outward circular motion, then back to the center to finish the remaining 80 ml (your scale should read about 195 ml). Maintain a steady flow rate without pouring directly onto the filter paper.
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Final Pour: Before the water level from the second pour drops too low, pour the final 80 ml. Use the same circular technique from a slightly higher position to create light turbulence beneath the surface. Total brewing time should hit around 2:30 minutes.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the water drips through completely, remove the dripper, give your brewed coffee a gentle swirl, and pour.
Good to Know
This recipe uses a balanced 1:17 coffee-to-water ratio. Feel free to tweak your grind size, water temperature, and pouring speed to match your personal preferences and natural rhythm.
Coffee brewing should be fun, not bound by intimidating marketing myths or rigid rules. At Amazing Coffee, we believe in making specialty coffee accessible, approachable, and entirely your own.
Pro Tips for the Best Results
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Always use fresh, filtered water to maximize clarity of flavor.
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Keep your pouring gentle and consistent to ensure an even extraction.
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Align your grind size with your temperament: grind slightly finer if you prefer a faster pace, or coarser if you like to take your time.
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Clean your equipment regularly to preserve pristine flavor profiles.
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