Hey Coffee crew! Ready to unlock the amazing flavors hiding in your favorite beans? The V60 is your trusty sidekick for a bright, balanced cup that highlights all the good stuff in those beans. We're sharing our go-to recipe that's easy to nail, no barista degree required. Get ready for deliciously consistent results, plus some tips on dialing in the perfect roast and origin for your taste buds.
Why We Love the V60
- Flavor Clarity: The V60 lets the true essence of your coffee shine through.
- Beginner Friendly: This method is forgiving and hard to mess up.
- Versatility: Works with a huge variety of coffees for endless flavor adventures.
Choosing Your Beans (Recommended)
- Roast: Aim for light to medium roasts. These preserve the unique characteristics of the coffee's origin.
- Origin: Explore the world! Try fruity Ethiopian coffees, bright and juicy Kenyans, or balanced Colombian/Central American picks. Or even exotic varietals like Geisha, Sidra, to name a few.
- Try these coffee from our range:
- Colombia Washed: These coffees exhibit classic bright acidity and sweetness that shine in the V60.
- Ethiopian Natural: The fruity, floral notes of a natural Ethiopian will sing with this method.
V60: Core Recipe – This is Lucky Coffee Club's go-to recipe.
- Dose: 15g coffee Yield: 240g water (approx. one cup) Brew Ratio: 1:16
- Grind: Medium-fine (like table salt) Water Temp: 94°C/201°F (just off the boil)
- Filter: Cone paper filter (We recommend Abaca brand), rinsed well
Equipment:
- V60 Dripper
- Paper filters
- Kettle (preferably gooseneck for pouring control)
- Scale
- Timer
Instructions:
1.Rinse Filter: Place a filter in the V60 dripper and rinse thoroughly with hot water. This removes any papery flavor and preheats the brewer.
2.Grind & Dose: Grind 15g of your chosen coffee to a medium consistency. (Slightly finer than flat bed dripper) Add to the V60.
3.Bloom (60g): Pour 60g of water over the grounds, making sure they're all saturated. Gently swirl the dripper and wait 45 seconds for the coffee to release gases.
4.1st Pour @ 0:45 (120g): Slowly pour water to 120g in a circular motion at, ensuring even saturation of the coffee.
5.Final Pour @ 1:30 (240g): Slowly pour water to 240g in a circular motion. This pours allows more contact time to extract more flavors. Aim for a total brew time of around 2:30-3:00 minutes.
6.Enjoy: Once brewing is complete, remove the dripper and serve your delicious coffee!