James Hoffman: The Ultimate V60 Technique

Description

James Hoffman's Ultimate V60 technique is designed for consistency and improved extraction. It starts with a high-ratio bloom phase, which fully saturates the coffee grounds.

The subsequent two pours focus on even saturation, ensuring a balanced and flavorful brew with excellent clarity and body.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the filter and preheat the dripper. Discard the rinse water.
  2. Add ground coffee to the filter and gently shake to level the bed.
  3. Start your timer. Pour twice the coffee weight in water (2:1 ratio) to bloom the grounds.
  4. Swirl the dripper gently to ensure all grounds are evenly saturated.
  5. Let the bloom sit for 45 seconds.
  6. At 0:45, begin a slow, even second pour up to 60% of your total brew water.
  7. Let the water draw down slightly, maintaining a steady flow rate.
  8. At 1:30, begin the final pour up to 100% of your target brew water.
  9. After the final pour, swirl the dripper gently again to settle the coffee bed.
  10. Allow the coffee to finish dripping, then serve.