Hario V60 Brewing Guide

The Hario V60 is a classic pour-over method that rewards precision and patience. Its conical shape and single large hole allow for clean, bright extraction that highlights origin notes and delicate flavors. I use it when I want a cup with exceptional clarity and sweetness.

The V60’s filter paper is thin, and the brewer has a large aperture. A finer grind and slower pouring technique are necessary to slow the extraction speed.

What You Need

• Hario V60, size 02
• Hario V60 filters, size 02
• Coffee: 15 g medium-fine grind (slightly finer than table salt)
• Water: 240 g at 200°F (45-60 seconds off boil)
• Burr grinder
• Gooseneck kettle
• Digital scale
• Timer
• Mug

Step-by-Step Method

1. Heat your water. Bring water to 200°F (or wait 45-60 seconds off boil).
2. Weigh and grind your coffee. Weigh 15 g of coffee and grind to a medium-fine consistency (slightly finer than table salt).
3. Prepare the filter. Fold the edges of the filter, place it in the V60 in the dripper, place it on the mug, and rinse thoroughly with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat the brewer and mug. Discard rinse water.
4. Set up to brew. Place the Kailta Wave on the scale, add the ground coffee, and tare the scale.
5. Bloom. Start your timer and pour 30 g of water in a slow, steady spiral. Gently stir or swirl to ensure full saturation. Let bloom for 30 seconds.
6. Pour the rest. Continue pouring the remaining water in slow, concentric circles. Keep the pour steady and avoid pouring directly on the filter walls or creating a deep crater in the bed. Aim for a total brew time of 3:00 minutes.
7. Finish. Remove the dripper once the drawdown is complete.
8. Drink up. Swirl the coffee in the mug and enjoy.

Alternate pulse pour method

Break the pouring into these intervals:

• 0:00 bloom to 30 g
• 0:30 pour to 120 g
• 1:00 pour to 180 g
• 1:30 pour to 240 g

Why This Recipe Works

The V60’s conical shape and single large hole allow water to flow freely through the center while pulling flavor from the sides. This creates a dynamic extraction that emphasizes clarity and brightness. Precise for technical controls on contact time and agitation, preventing channeling and ensuring even extraction—key to repeatable excellence.

Dialing In and Troubleshooting Your Brew

Change only one variable at a time to see its effects. Adjust grind, coffee amount, water temperature, or pour speed as needed. Use the table to guide adjustments.