Brew guide

Mastering the V60 Pour Over

There's something calming about brewing with a V60. It's precise, it rewards patience, and it gives you a clean cup that shows off every delicate note in the coffee.

Whether you're new to pour over or tidying up your technique, this is our go-to recipe at home.

At a glance

Dose: 15g
Water: 250ml
Temperature: 92°C
Grind: Medium-coarse, like coarse sea salt
Time: 2:15 to 2:45

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Gear check

What you'll need

Step by step

Method

Rinse the filterPut the filter in the V60 over your cup or carafe and rinse it with hot water. This washes out the paper taste and warms the brewer. Tip that water out.
Add the coffeeGrind 15g medium-coarse, add it to the filter and give it a gentle shake to level the bed.
BloomStart your timer and pour 50ml to wet all the grounds. Let it sit for 30 seconds while the gas escapes.
PourAt 0:30, pour 100ml in slow, small circles.
FinishOnce it drains a little, pour the last 100ml. Let it drain through completely, aiming to finish between 2:15 and 2:45.

Troubleshooting

Dial it in

Finishing too fast and tasting thin or sour? Grind finer next time.
Finishing too slow and tasting bitter? Grind coarser.
Use filtered water if you can. It makes a real difference in a clean brew like this.

The coffee

Which coffee?

The single origins we roast for filter are made for pour over. A clean brew like this shows off what makes each one different. Our other single origins work well too, and so do the blends: try your favourite and see what you think.

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