Welcome, coffee enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a journey to master brewing with the V60-coffee. This iconic pour-over method promises a clean and nuanced cup, and mastering its basic technique is the key to unlocking a world of rich flavours. Let’s dive in!
Ingredients:
- Freshly roasted coffee beans
- Filtered water
- V60-coffee dripper
- V60-coffee paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Pouring kettle
- Scale
- Timer
Step 1: Rinse the Filter
Start by placing the V60-coffee paper filter in the dripper and rinsing it with hot water. This helps eliminate any paper residue and preheats the dripper and vessel, ensuring a consistent brewing temperature.
Step 2: Measure and Grind Coffee
Weigh out your coffee beans using the scale. A common ratio is 1:15 (1 gram of coffee to 15 grams of water), but you can adjust it according to your taste preferences. Grind the coffee to a medium-coarse consistency, resembling sea salt.
Step 3: Add Coffee and Begin Pouring
Place the ground coffee into the rinsed filter. Start your timer and initiate a small pour, wetting the grounds evenly. Allow the coffee to “bloom” for about 30 seconds. This releases trapped gases, leading to a more even extraction.
Step 4: Continue the Pour
Gradually pour the remaining water in a steady, circular motion, keeping the water level consistent. Aim to complete the pour in 2 minutes for a total brew time of around 3 minutes.
Step 5: Wait and Enjoy
Once the water has passed through the grounds, let the remaining drips fall for a moment. Remove the V60-coffee dripper, gently stir your coffee to homogenize the flavours, and let it cool slightly before savouring the aroma and tasting the complex notes in your cup.
Tips:
- Experiment with different coffee-to-water ratios to find your preferred strength.
- Adjust the grind size for a faster or slower extraction.
- Maintain a controlled pouring technique for even saturation of the coffee bed.
Congratulations! You’ve mastered the basic V60-coffee brewing technique. As you become more familiar with this method, don’t hesitate to experiment and tailor it to your taste preferences. Happy brewing!