Hario, established in Japan in 1921, has been at the forefront of coffee innovation, with the V60 being one of their most iconic contributions. Designed to produce a clean, nuanced cup, the V60 is beloved by coffee enthusiasts around the world.
V60
V60 + filters
Carafe or another suitable vessel
30g Coffee
Coffee Grinder:
To freshly grind your coffee for the best taste
Kettle with temp. control:
For precise heating of water
Scales:
For accurate measurement of coffee and water
Grind & Prep: Grind 21g of coffee to a medium-coarse consistency—think caster sugar
Rinse the Filter: Place a filter in your V60, set it on your brewing vessel, rinse it with hot water, and discard the rinse water.
Position & Measure: Place the V60 on your brewing vessel and scale, then zero the scale.
Add Coffee & Bloom: Add the ground coffee, level it out, and start your timer. Pour 50g of hot water over the grounds to let them bloom for 45 seconds.
Pour & Wait: Gradually pour more water in circles until you reach 350g, aiming to finish pouring within 1 minute and 45 seconds.
Brew Time: Let the water fully drain, aiming for a total brew time of 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Pour and enjoy!
TIPS & TRICKS
Tip #1
Vigorous Swirl for Saturation: After blooming your coffee in a V60, give it a vigorous swirl to get all the coffee grounds evenly saturated.
Tip #2
Concentric Pouring: Pour the water in concentric circles, spiralling outwards and back inwards. Precision is key to achieving the best extraction.
Tip #3
Final Swirl for Extraction: After your final pour, gently swirl the V60 twice clockwise and once anticlockwise to ensure an even extraction.