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V60 beginner tips (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I got myself a V60 (along with the honker kettle) in order to finally enjoy lighter roasts. I already have a timemore grinder and a mid range lelit espresso machine so I just wanted something to cleanse my palate and explore more varieties of coffees.

Currently I use the 15g coffee in, 5 pours ending with total of 250g over 3 minutes. I have modified the method to have more sweetness by pouring more water on second pour than rest. Pouring in a spiral motion going from center.

What are some other must know tips and core logic? What changes the flavor and what doesn't?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

One thing that I didn't see mentioned yet is the effect of the filter papers. Different brands of paper have different resistance to flow. Even if you go with hario brand, they have different factories that make work differently (though I dont remember which is faster). Basically just pay attention to what you buy, and if it's working for you, stick with it. I like bleached papers cause they have no taste, but I still rinse them before putting coffee in just to get the filter to stick to the funnel properly.

I don't know if you got a plastic or ceramic version of the v60, but if it's ceramic, you'll definitely want to preheat it, otherwise your brew temperature will be cooler.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I jogged my noggin and solved the preheat issue for good.

I put the ceramic v60 ontop of my kettle and put the kettles lid onto the funnel.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Ooh, that is a good solve