How to Brew Pour-Over Coffee — A Beginner’s Guide

by thecafehq Admin

If you love clean, bright, and flavorful coffee, pour-over brewing is the method for you. The Hario V60 is one of the most popular pour-over brewers in the world. Its name comes from the V-shape and 60° angle design, which helps water flow evenly through the coffee for a balanced cup.

☕ What Is a Pour-Over (and Why V60)?

Pour-over coffee simply means pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a filter, letting it drip into your cup or carafe. It gives you control over how your coffee tastes by adjusting water flow, grind size, and timing.

The V60 is especially loved because:

  • Its spiral ridges and cone shape encourage even extraction

  • The large bottom hole lets you control brew speed

  • It makes a clean, bright, and aromatic cup

🔄 Other Popular Pour-Over Brewers

While the V60 is a classic, it’s not the only pour-over option:

  • Kalita Wave – Flat-bottom design, forgiving and consistent

  • Chemex – Elegant glass brewer, uses thick filters for a very clean cup

  • Melitta Cone – Simple and widely available, great for beginners

Each brewer has its own quirks, but the principles are the same: slow, controlled brewing for a clear, flavorful cup.

🛠 What You’ll Need

  • V60 dripper + filter paper

  • Freshly ground coffee (medium-fine, like table salt)

  • Kettle (ideally gooseneck for precision pouring)

  • Digital scale (optional but recommended)

  • Mug or carafe

📝 Brewing Instructions (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Heat Water & Prepare Filter

  • Heat water to 93–96°C (just off the boil)

  • Place filter in the V60 and rinse with hot water to remove any paper taste and preheat your brewer

Step 2: Add Coffee

  • Ratio: 1:16 coffee-to-water (e.g., 20g coffee to 320ml water)

  • Grind size: Medium-fine (like table salt)

Step 3: Bloom

  • Pour just enough water to wet all the grounds (~50ml)

  • Let sit for 30–45 seconds

  • This releases trapped gases and improves extraction

Step 4: Pour in Circles

  • Slowly pour the rest of the water in gentle circles, keeping the coffee bed even

  • Avoid pouring too quickly or directly on the filter walls

  • Total brew time: 2.5–3.5 minutes

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

  • Once water drains through, remove the dripper

  • Swirl your cup gently and sip — you’ll notice a clean, bright, and aromatic coffee that highlights your beans’ natural flavors

✅ Pro Tips for Better Pour-Over Coffee

  • Use fresh beans – pour-over showcases clarity, so stale beans are easy to notice

  • Pour slowly and evenly – rushing can cause channeling (water bypassing grounds)

  • Adjust grind size – bitter? grind coarser. Weak? grind finer.

 

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