BREW GUIDE: POUR OVER

The V60 is a simple way to brew coffee at home that’s clean, bright and bursting with flavour. Named for its 60° cone shape, this iconic Japanese dripper by Hario has become a firm favourite for coffee lovers around the world. 

Whether you’re trying it for the first time or you’ve already got your pouring game dialled in, this guide will help you get the very best from your morning cup.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A V60 dripper 
• V60 filter papers 
• Freshly ground coffee 
• Hot water (just off the boil)
• A kettle (gooseneck, if you’ve got one)
• A scale and timer (optional, but super handy)
• Your favourite coffee cup

1. Grind your coffee
   Start with around 15–18g of coffee, depending on how big a cup you’re after.
   You’re looking for a medium-fine grind, about the texture of table salt. 

2. Boil your water
   Bring your kettle to the boil and let it cool slightly — you want your water around 95°C, or just off the boil if you don’t have one of those fancy temp controlled kettles… Filtered water is great if you’ve got it, but good old Lakes tap water works too.

3. Rinse your filter
   Pop the paper filter into your V60 and rinse it through with hot water. This warms up your dripper and cup, and gets rid of any papery taste. Don’t forget to pour out the rinse water before you start brewing.

4. Add your ground coffee
   Tip your ground coffee into the filter and gently shake or tap to level the bed. If you’re using a scale, now’s the time to set it to zero.

5. The bloom
   Start your timer and pour just enough hot water to wet all the coffee — about twice the weight of your coffee (so 30–36g of water for 15–18g of coffee). Let it sit for 30–45 seconds. This is called the bloom, and it helps release trapped gases that are a by-product of the roasting process.

6. Main pour
   After the bloom, slowly pour the rest of your water in gentle spirals, starting in the centre and moving outward. Aim for a total of 250–300g of water. The full pour should take around 2–3 minutes. Try not to pour too close to the edges.

7. Let it drip
   Once you’ve added all your water, let gravity do the rest. When the water has completely drained through the coffee bed — usually around 2:30 to 3:30 minutes total — your brew is done.

8. Time to enjoy