Introduction

V60 coffee refers to coffee brewed using the Hario V60 dripper, a cone-shaped pour-over brewer from Japan. The name comes from its V-shaped cone and its 60-degree angle, which together help control water flow and extraction. When brewing with a V60, hot water is poured slowly and evenly over ground coffee in a paper filter. The spiral ridges inside the cone guide the water through the grounds, creating a clean, bright, and flavorful cup.

Extraction

The V60 brews a bright, clean, and nuanced cup that highlights the coffee’s delicate flavors and origin notes.

V60 Cup Profile

• Clarity: Clean and transparent, with little to no sediment due to the paper filter.
  
  

• Brightness: Often highlights fruity or floral acidity if the beans have it.
  
  

• Complexity: Because extraction is even and controlled, you taste distinct layers of flavor.
  
  

• Body: Generally lighter than immersion methods (like French press), but not thin, yielding a more tea-like texture.
  
  

• Balance: Sweetness and aromatics come through clearly when brewed well.
  
  

Results

• Light and medium roasts shine best. Expect citrus, berry, floral, or tea-like notes.
  
  

• Brings out the nuances of single-origin coffees, especially African and Asian origins.
  
  

• Less ideal if you want heavy, syrupy, or oily coffee. Espresso or French press fit those profiles better.
  
  

Our Guide

This recipe yields 300g. The first 120g controls flavour (sweet, bright, or balanced), while the final 180g controls body (light, balanced, or heavy). Adjust your pours and grind sizes to highlight the flavours you like. 

Dosage: 18g 

Yield: 300g

Grind: Medium Fine

Work Flow: First Half (120g)

Choose depending on the flavour profile you want. Each pour takes ~40s.

• Sweeter profile:

  • 40g bloom → 80g pour
    
    

• Brighter / acidic profile:

  • 80g bloom → 40g pour
    
    

• Balanced profile:

  • 60g bloom → 60g pour
    
    

Second Half (180g)

Choose depending on the body you want.

• Light bodied:

  • 180g single pour

  • Steep time: ~1 min 25s
    
    

• Balanced:

  • 90g → 90g

  • Steep time: ~1 min 20s per pour
    
    

• Heavy bodied:

  • 60g → 60g → 60g

  • Each pour ~40s
    
    

Recommendations

V60 pour-over coffee works best with light to medium roasts, using a medium-fine grind. This method highlights bright, clean flavors and delicate aromatics, producing a crisp, balanced cup. Its pour technique and brewing variables make it highly customizable, allowing you to adjust strength, body, and flavor to your preference.