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absolutely exciting amount of notes - the cherry was so vibrant!

Brewing Recipe

James Hoffmann's V60 Ultimate Technique

by @rbrigleb 5:15

A refined V60 method from James Hoffmann, focusing on consistency and clarity. This technique emphasizes gentle agitation and controlled pouring for optimal extraction.

Ingredients

Coffee 30g
Water 500ml
Temperature 95°C
Grind Medium
Ratio 1:16.7
Time 3:30
  1. Total
    Step Instructions
  2. 0:00
    Rinse filter with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat V60
  3. 0:00
    Add 30g coffee ground medium (setting varies by grinder)
  4. 0:00
    Create a small well in the center of the coffee bed
  5. 0:45
    0:45 Pour 60g water (2:1 ratio) for bloom, ensuring all grounds are saturated
  6. 1:15
    0:30 Gently swirl the V60 to ensure even saturation
  7. 2:15
    1:00 Pour to 300g in steady, concentric circles
  8. 2:45
    0:30 Pour remaining water to 500g total
  9. 4:15
    1:30 Gently stir once clockwise and once counter-clockwise
  10. 5:15
    1:00 Allow to drawdown completely (total time around 3:30)
More about this coffee
Process Natural
Varieties Geisha
Country Costa Rica
Region Tarrazú
Elevation 1800-1900m
First noted
May 12, 2026
Last tasted
May 12, 2026
1 cupping
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Brew Date

Apr 4

Created 2 months ago

Cupping Details
Method
Hario V60
Tasted by
@borysskowron04

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