The V60 is one of the most expressive brewing methods available. Our 40/60 approach gives you control over both flavour profile and strength — so every cup is exactly what you want.
Brewing is an area where we can get the best out of our coffee. With some guidance you can get a step closer to your perfect cup — and the V60 is one of the most expressive tools for doing exactly that.
What You'll Need
Dripper
V60 or Kalita
Grind
Medium-coarse
Temperature
96°C
Filter
Paper (pre-rinsed)
The 40 / 60 Method
Our approach splits the brew into two phases. The first 40% of your water develops the cup profile — sweetness, balance, or acidity. The final 60% determines strength. This lets you dial in your exact preference each time.
The Recipes
Single cup
20g coffee · 320g water
Two cups
30g coffee · 480g water
Flavour Profile — First 40%
Sweet
Pour slowly in tight circles from the centre outward
Balanced
Pour steadily in medium circles, centre to edge
Acidic
Pour faster in wide spirals from edge to centre
Strength — Final 60%
Low
One long, continuous pour
Medium
Two even pours with a short pause
High
Three pours, pausing between each
Method
- 1
Rinse your filter paper with hot water and discard the rinse water.
- 2
Add your ground coffee and gently tap to level the bed.
- 3
Bloom: pour twice the weight of coffee in water (e.g. 40g for a single cup) and wait 30 seconds.
- 4
Begin your first 40% pour using your chosen flavour profile technique.
- 5
Follow with the final 60% using your chosen strength technique.
- 6
Single cup: total brew time 2:45–3:00. Two cups: 3:30–4:00.
