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V60 02

Ultimate Technique

V60 02 V60 by James Hoffmann

James Hoffmann's Ultimate V60 Technique combines a saturated bloom, 2 count main pours, a light stir, and a final swirl. Developed as a repeatable modern standard, it seeks high extraction, balanced sweetness, and a clear, even cup.

1:16.7 Ratio
3:30 Total
15g Dose
100°C Temp
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Parameters

15 g
Coffee
250 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
100 °C
Temp
4 medium-fine
Grind
3:30
Total
~250 ml
Yield
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

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Method

3:30 · total
  1. Bloom 1 / 7
    0:00
    12s

    Pour 30g.

    +30g→ 30g 3.8g/s 8s 100°C
  2. Swirl 2 / 7
    0:12
    33s

    Swirl gently. Let it bloom.

    4s
  3. Pour 3 / 7
    0:45
    30s

    Pour in a spiral to 150g.

    +120g→ 150g Spiral 4g/s 30s
  4. Pour 4 / 7
    1:15
    35s

    Finish in a spiral to 250g.

    +100g→ 250g Spiral 3.3g/s 30s
  5. Swirl 5 / 7
    1:50
    5s

    Stir gently.

    5s
  6. Swirl 6 / 7
    1:55
    1m35s

    Swirl gently.

  7. Done 7 / 7
    3:30

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

Use 100°C for light roasts and make a small well before adding bloom water. Swirl only to remove dry pockets, use the stir to release grounds from the wall, and finish with a gentle leveling swirl. Reduce agitation if fines clog the filter.

Original source

Recipe by James Hoffmann, published at youtube.com.

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