James Hoffmann’s A Better 1 Cup V60 Technique

James HoffmannSource checked

Hoffmann’s V60 recipe for a single cup, combining divided pours with gentle swirls.

Coffee
15 g
Brew water
250 ml
Coffee : water
1:16.67
Total brew time
About 3:00

Make it work with your beans.

Adapt to my beans in the app

iOS only

Preparation

Water temperature
Freshly boiled water
Grind
Medium-fine grind
Brewing water
Soft, filtered water
Dripper
Hario V60 01

Brewing steps

  1. Start 0:00

    Pour

    Water 50 mlTotal 50 ml
  2. Start 0:10

    Swirl

    Blooming · Gently

  3. Start 0:1530 s

    Blooming

  4. Start 0:45

    Pour

    Water 50 mlTotal 100 ml
  5. Start 1:0010 s

    Wait

  6. Start 1:10

    Pour

    Water 50 mlTotal 150 ml
  7. Start 1:2010 s

    Wait

  8. Start 1:30

    Pour

    Water 50 mlTotal 200 ml
  9. Start 1:4010 s

    Wait

  10. Start 1:50

    Pour

    Water 50 mlTotal 250 ml
  11. Start 2:00

    Swirl

    Gently

  12. Start 2:05

    Drawdown

Total brew timeAbout 3:00

Brewing tips

  • Expect some drawdown variance and let taste be the final judge.
SourceA Better 1 Cup V60 Technique · View guide

Water amounts are shown in ml using 1 g ≈ 1 ml.

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This recipe.
Your beans and gear.

Adapt the recipe to your beans and gear, then follow along with the brewing timer.

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iOS only