How To Brew The Best Filter Coffee (V60) At Home

Filter coffee (also called drip/pourover/v60) is one of the simplest methods of coffee preparation at home, and also the one for which you don’t need much of equipment in order to produce a cafe quality beverage. There are more methods for filter than coffee beans on Earth, and the best workflow for you will significantly depend on your roaster.

EASY & CONSISTENT METHOD

In this guide we will present an approach that focuses on an extraction so even that it redefines the term itself. We are going to utilize the pressure of the tall water level and the equalizing power of swirls. It is so easy that even a beginner can do it, yet it is so sweet & juicy that even advanced gourmets will want this refreshing experience to become part of their morning routines.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER WORKFLOWS?

• faster flow rate
• fewer steps
• less room for error
• more consistency
• enhanced sweetness
• refreshing juiciness

Is this the best method? Not at all! The best method is always the one that suits your beans, equipment, technique and taste. Nonetheless, there are many ways how to brew the perfect V60, and this guide is definitely one of them.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• a good light filter roast from your local roaster
• a decent grinder
• dripper
• paper filter
• any kettle (better with an adjustable temperature feature)
• any kitchen scale
• any clock (or your phone)
• good quality water, like THIS one

GENERAL RULES:

• Brew ratio: 1:14 – 1:17 (example 15g coffee : 210-255g water)
• Water temperature: 90-96C
• Extraction time: 100-180s (blooming included)

STEP 1 — KETTLE: ON

• Turn on your kettle, so it can work, while you prepare everything else

STEP 2 — GRIND

• Measure your coffee, then grind it

STEP 3 — MAKE IT WARM & WET

• Use hot water to make your dripper and filter warm & wet
• Discard the water

STEP 4 — SHAKE IT

• Shake up the grounds to eliminate all the nasty clumps

STEP 5 — LET IT BLOOM

• Timer: ON
• 1st pour: pour water on it slowly reaching 1:2 ratio (example: 15g coffee – 30-40g water)
• Swirl passionately
• For more consistent temperature put your kettle back for those seconds
• Let it bloom for 30-40s

STEP 6 — POUR IT OVER

• 2nd pour: up to the full volume (example: 15g coffee – 240g water)
• Swirl gently

STEP 7 — LATE-STAGE EGALITARIANISM

• Don’t forget to swirl or stir in your decanter, mug or glass before tasting

TIPS & VIBES

• No need for more water during blooming if you are going to swirl it well immediately
• Use circular ways to pour, but always over the coffee bed

WATER MATTERS

• Use Feketeleves Filter Water
• Filter-oriented water = clean & crisp flavour notes, mellow sweetness, juicy acidity, reduced astringency & bitterness
• Tap water? There are many ways to disrespect your coffee, and tap water ranks just below adding sugar

Still confused?

You can always contact us for real human help. Or just vibe your way into it. What matters is that you enjoy the entire ritual!