Pour-over Perfection:
Hario V60 Brew Guide & Calculator
The Hario V60 is one of the most popular pour-over methods for brewing filter coffee. It offers full control over the brewing process, allowing you to fine-tune variables like grind size, pour rate, and timing to bring out the best in your coffee. But with so much flexibility, achieving consistency can be a challenge—small changes can have a big impact on the final cup.
To help with this, we’ve designed a V60 Brew Guide & Calculator. The guide provides a structured approach to brewing, while the calculator adjusts the recipe based on your preferred brew size and ratio. This is a great starting point, but there are many ways to brew with a V60—different techniques and recipes can bring out new flavors and characteristics in your coffee.
Not sure where to start?
Use the calculator below and follow the Quick Brew Guide or dive into the Step-by-Step Instructions for more details.
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Quick Brew Guide
- Boil water and grind _ grams of coffee (medium grind size).
- Rinse the filter with hot water and empty the carafe.
- Add coffee, level the bed, and start your timer.
- Bloom: Pour _ ml of water, ensuring all grounds are saturated. Let it sit for 45 seconds.
- First Pour: Slowly pour in circles until reaching _ ml (approximately 1:15–1:30 minutes).
- Final Pour: When the first pour is mostly drained, Continue pouring until reaching _ ml total (around 2:30–3:00 minutes).
- Wait for the drawdown, then swirl, serve, and enjoy.
V60 Brew Calculator Instructions
This calculator helps you find the right coffee-to-water ratio for brewing. You can start with a fixed amount of water, coffee, or a brewing ratio and adjust as needed.
1. Choose Your Starting Point
- Water: Select a preset amount or type in a custom value. The calculator will automatically show the required coffee based on the standard 1:16 ratio.
- Coffee: If you have a fixed amount of coffee (e.g., 20g), enter it, and the calculator will suggest the correct water amount.
2. Customize Your Brew (Optional)
- Adjust the brewing ratio, with the drop-down menu, if you prefer a stronger or lighter coffee.
- You can preserve water, coffee, or both when changing the ratio to experiment with different styles.
3. Review Your Recipe
- The calculator will display the exact water and coffee amounts based on your inputs.
- If values go beyond recommended limits, you’ll see a warning.
Warnings & Recommendations
- Water must be between 150ml and 1200ml for best brewing results.
- Brewer size recommendations will adjust based on your input.
To brew the perfect V60 coffee, you’ll need the right gear. Here are some recommended tools
What you need to get started
Your instructions update live based on your selections in the calculator above!
Detailed Step-by-Step Brew Guide
Boil Water & Grind Coffee
Set at least -- ml of water to boil, then grind -- grams of coffee at a medium setting - something like granulated sugar in texture. For small brews lean on the finer side, for large batches go coarser.
Insert the filter and rinse it with the heated water. Just remember to remember to empty the carafe afterward.
We recommend to always rinse the filter for better flavour.
Adding the coffee
Into the rinsed filter, add the -- grams of ground coffee
Use a coffee scale for better precision
Blooming
After placing the coffee into the rinsed filter, start your timer and pour about -- ml of water. This initial pour, known as the bloom, allows the coffee to saturate evenly and releases trapped carbon dioxide. Let the coffee bloom for 45 seconds before proceeding with the next pours.
Make sure all the coffee becomes saturated with water
Main Extraction
Pour until you reach half of your total water weight (including the bloom).
For a -- ml brew, this means pouring up to -- ml by about 1:15 to 1:30 minutes.
Pour smooth and steadily to avoid agitation.
Last pour
Pour in the same slow, circular motion to reach your full target water weight (-- ml ).
We aim to reach the final weight by around 2:30 to 3:00 minutes. but for larger batches it may be closer to 4:00 minutes.
If your brew is too slow, try adjusting your grind size a step courser.
Serve & Enjoy
Good job!
Troubleshoot my brew
- Solution: Adjust your grind size coarser in small steps until drawdown completes in the ideal time.
- Check: Your coffee bed should be flat and even after brewing—if it’s muddy or clumpy, it’s too fine.
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Solution: Grind finer to slow the flow and increase extraction.
- Check: Your total brew time should be around 2:30–3:30 minutes for most brews.
- Solution: Grind finer to extend brew time.
- Check: Increase bloom time by a few extra seconds and ensure all coffee grounds are fully saturated.
The roast level can also play a role in perceived acidity. We tend to recommend lighter roasts for v60 but they do have a brighter acidity, where darker roasts lean on the bitter side. Find your own favourites in our collection.
- Solution: Grind coarser to speed up drawdown.
- Check: Avoid aggressive pouring—keep it steady and controlled.
The roast level can also play a role in perceived acidity. Dark roasts naturally have a higher bitterness, light roasts are often more bright and light tasting. Find your own favourites below.
- Solution: Use a coffee scale to measure water and coffee precisely. Control other variables
- Check: Keep your pouring technique steady and ensure your water temperature is between 95-98°C.
Great coffees for a Pour Over
Light Roast
