Authoritative V60 method

James Hoffmann — Ultimate V60

Follow the original method as a guided timer, or review the full rhythm before starting.

Coffee

15g

Water

250g

Ratio

1:16.7

Temperature

95°C

Grind

medium-fine

Target

3:00

Static overview

Pour by pour.

0:00
Bloom
Pour to 50g in a gentle spiral.
Scale target · 50g
0:10
Gentle swirl
Gently swirl the V60 to wet the coffee evenly.
0:45
Second pour
Pour steadily to 100g.
Scale target · 100g
1:00
Third pour
Continue pouring to 150g.
Scale target · 150g
1:15
Fourth pour
Continue pouring to 200g.
Scale target · 200g
1:30
Final pour
Complete the final pour to 250g and let the coffee draw down.
Scale target · 250g
3:00
Finish
Target drawdown time reached.