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Perfect Pour Over Coffee

Master the art of pour over with this precise V60 technique that brings out bright, clean flavors in your coffee

Prep Time
2 minutes
Brew Time
4-5 minutes
Servings
1 cup
Rating
4.8/5
Intermediate Level

Ingredients

  • 25g medium-fine ground coffee beans
  • 400ml filtered water (heated to 200°F)
  • 1 V60 paper filter

Equipment

  • V60 dripper
  • Gooseneck kettle
  • Digital scale
  • Timer
  • Coffee grinder

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Prepare Your Equipment

Heat 400ml of filtered water to 200°F (93°C). While water is heating, grind 25g of coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency (similar to table salt).

2

Rinse Filter

Place the V60 filter in the dripper and rinse with hot water. This removes any papery taste and preheats the dripper. Don't forget to empty the rinse water!

3

Add Coffee & Prepare

Add the ground coffee to the filter and create a small well in the center with your finger. Place the dripper on your scale and tare to zero.

4

Bloom (0:00 - 0:30)

Start your timer and pour 50ml of water in a gentle circular motion, starting from the center and working outward. Ensure all grounds are wet. Let the coffee bloom for 30 seconds.

5

First Pour (0:30 - 1:15)

Continue pouring in small, steady circles, keeping the water level consistent. Pour slowly to reach 200ml total by 1:15. Keep the pour steady and controlled.

6

Final Pour (1:15 - 2:30)

Pour the remaining 200ml of water in the same circular motion, reaching 400ml total by 2:30. Let the coffee finish dripping. Total brew time should be 4-5 minutes.

Pro Tips for Success

Water Temperature

200°F is ideal for pour over. If you don't have a thermometer, let boiling water sit for 30 seconds.

Grind Consistency

Medium-fine grind is key. If brew is too slow, go coarser. If too fast, go finer.

Pour Technique

Keep your pours slow and steady. The goal is to maintain an even extraction throughout.

Bean Quality

Use freshly roasted beans (within 2-4 weeks of roast date) for the best flavor.

Troubleshooting

Coffee tastes bitter?

Try a coarser grind, lower water temperature (195°F), or shorter brew time.

Coffee tastes sour?

Try a finer grind, higher water temperature (205°F), or longer brew time.

Brew time too slow?

Use a coarser grind or pour slightly faster while maintaining control.

Brew time too fast?

Use a finer grind or pour more slowly to increase contact time.