Percolation / Preparation / Adjustments

V60 / Pour-over

The V60 is a percolation method: water falls by gravity through a coffee bed and paper filter. It rewards precision, even grinding and controlled pouring.

V60 dripper with paper filter while a kettle pours water over ground coffee

Base dose

15-20 g

Ratio

1:15 to 1:17

Time

2:30-4:00

Filter

Rinsed paper

Extraction principle

How this method works

The conical shape concentrates flow toward a single point. That enables a lot of clarity, but it also makes pouring highly influential.

The goal is to wet all the coffee, keep the bed stable and control total time without over-agitating fines.

Applicable gear

Buying guides for this method

If you need to choose gear, these catalog tools fit the recipe. Each link takes you directly to its buying recommendations.

Method base Dripper and filters Filter compatibility, thermal material and geometry suited to your recipe. Very useful for filter Gooseneck kettle Temperature control, good hand balance and a fine pour without dripping. Essential Scale with timer 0.1 g precision, fast response, splash resistance and a stable size. Essential Burr grinder Good burr alignment, repeatable settings, low retention and suitable capacity.

Process

Step-by-step preparation

Rinse filter

Place the filter, wet it with hot water and discard that water. This removes paper taste and preheats.

Add coffee

Grind medium-fine, add coffee and level the bed gently.

Bloom

Add 2-3 times the coffee weight in water and wait 30-45 seconds to release gas.

Pour in pulses

Add water in controlled circles, avoiding always hitting the filter edge.

Keep the level

Do not let the bed dry completely between pulses; seek stable flow.

Finish

When drawdown ends, swirl the beverage and taste before adjusting.

Tips

How to improve preparation

Use a fine-spout kettle

A gooseneck helps avoid breaking the coffee bed.

Do not over-agitate

Too much turbulence moves fines and can choke drawdown.

Control water

Water that is too soft or hard changes acidity and sweetness a lot.

Adjust by flavor

Sour often needs more extraction; bitter or dry needs less.

Diagnosis

Common mistakes

Drains too fast

Grind finer or pour less aggressively.

Drains too slowly

Grind coarser or reduce agitation.

Hollow cup

Increase dose or use a more concentrated ratio.

Cloudy cup

Improve grinding and avoid stirring too much.

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