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Ultimate Technique

by James Hoffmann V60 03

James Hoffmann's V60 technique scaled for the V60-03. Two main pours after bloom for 3 cups.

  • Balanced
  • Sweet
  • Medium-bodied
  • Light roast
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  • Beginner
Total
4:00
Ratio
1:16.7
Coffee
30 g
Temp
95 °C

The Ultimate Technique recipe by James Hoffmann for the V60 03 uses 30 g of coffee and 500 g of water (1:16.7 ratio), at 95°C, with a target brew time of 4:00.

Parameters

30 g
Coffee
500 g
Water
1:16.7
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
6 medium
Grind
4:00
Total
3
Servings
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

4:00 · total
  1. 0:00
    Bloom

    Create well. Pour 60g, swirl.

    +60g 10s Circular
  2. 0:45
    Pour

    Pour to 300g. Aim for 60% of total by 1:15.

    +300g 30s Circular
  3. 1:15
    Pour

    Final pour to 500g.

    +500g 30s Circular
  4. 1:50
    Swirl

    Gentle swirl.

  5. 4:00
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

Hoffmann technique scaled for the larger V60-03. Create a well in the grounds, bloom with 2x coffee weight, then two main pours. Swirl at the end. Expect a longer drawdown due to larger volume.

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Original source

Recipe by James Hoffmann, published at youtube.com.

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