Pour-over Guide

V60 Brewing Guide

A classic pour-over recipe built for clarity and aromatic definition. Keep the flow steady and fine-tune with grind size.

Ratio 1:15-1:17 Water 91-95°C Grind Medium-Fine Total 2:45-3:15

Step 1

Prepare the brewer and water

Rinse the filter thoroughly with hot water V60, filter, gooseneck kettle, and scale setup

Set up the V60 dripper, paper filter, scale, and timer. Heat the water into the 91-95°C range. Rinse the filter thoroughly to remove paper taste and preheat the server.

  • Choose a coffee-to-water ratio between 1:15 and 1:17.
  • For a safer starting point, use a 1:15 ratio.
  • Grinding right before brewing preserves more aroma.

Step 2

Bloom: Wake Up the Coffee

Pour in circles from the center outward Close-up of the first pour and bloom phase

Add the coffee, level the bed, and start the timer. Pour about 2.5 times the coffee weight in water and let it bloom for 30-40 seconds. Saturating every particle matters here.

  • For 15g of coffee, 35-40g of bloom water is a strong starting point.
  • Keep the pour circular from the center outward instead of locking onto one point.
  • The bloom shows gas release; do not shorten the waiting time.

Step 3

Control the main pours

After the bloom, add the remaining water in 2 or 3 pours. Do not go too thin or too aggressive. Maintain a calm, rhythmic flow without raising the water level too high.

  • By 0:30 to 1:10, aim to reach roughly 60% of the total water.
  • Reach your final target with the last pour and avoid aggressive flow that disturbs the bed.
  • If the drawdown runs too fast, move slightly finer.

Step 4

Finish the drawdown and adjust

Serve the cup as soon as the drawdown ends Final drops and cup just before serving

Aim to finish the brew around 2:45-3:15. Longer times usually push extraction and bitterness, while much shorter times can lead to under-extraction and sourness. Fine-tune with grind size and ratio.

  • If bitterness dominates, go coarser or lower the water dose slightly.
  • If it tastes sour or weak, go finer or raise the water temperature a touch.
  • Track ratio, temperature, and total time in Brew Mate for the next brew.