How to Brew the Perfect V60 Pour Over

Precision pour-over coffee at Brü

The V60 is one of the most popular pour-over methods in specialty coffee — and for good reason. It produces a clean, bright cup that highlights the unique characteristics of single-origin beans. Here's how to brew it right, every time.

Precision V60 pour-over setup at Brü₂

What You Need

  • V60 dripper (ceramic, glass, or plastic — any works)
  • V60 filter papers (we recommend Sibarist Cone V60 Filters for ultra-clean extraction)
  • Freshly roasted coffee — 15g (medium-fine grind)
  • 250ml water at 92–96°C
  • Scale and timer
  • Gooseneck kettle

The Recipe (15g coffee : 250ml water)

Step 1: Rinse the Filter

Place the filter in the dripper and rinse with hot water. This removes paper taste and preheats the dripper. Discard the rinse water.

Step 2: Add Coffee & Bloom (0:00–0:45)

Add 15g of medium-fine ground coffee to the filter. Start your timer and pour 30–40ml of water in a slow spiral. Let the coffee bloom — you'll see it puff up and release CO₂. Wait 30–45 seconds.

Step 3: First Pour (0:45–1:15)

Pour in slow, concentric circles from the center outward, adding water until you reach about 150ml total. Avoid pouring directly on the filter walls.

Step 4: Second Pour (1:15–1:45)

Continue pouring in circles until you reach 250ml total. Keep the water level consistent — don't let the bed dry out between pours.

Step 5: Drawdown (1:45–3:00)

Let the water drain through. Total brew time should be 2:30–3:00 minutes. If it's faster, grind finer. If slower, grind coarser.

Tips for a Better Cup

  • Freshness matters: Use coffee roasted within the last 2–4 weeks. Check for a roast date on the bag — that's the mark of specialty coffee.
  • Water temperature: Lighter roasts like our Ethiopia by DABOV benefit from hotter water (94–96°C). Darker roasts work better at 90–92°C.
  • Grind consistency: A good burr grinder makes more difference than an expensive dripper.
  • Experiment: Try the same coffee with different water temperatures and grind sizes. The V60 is forgiving enough to explore.

Which Coffee to Use?

The V60 shines with lighter roasts that have complex flavor profiles. Try these:

Want to learn hands-on? Join our Home Brewing Course at Brü — we'll walk you through V60, AeroPress, and more.