Unpacking Coffee Logo
Unpacking Coffee
Coffees Cuppings Recipes
Log in Register
James Hoffmann's V60 Ultimate Technique

James Hoffmann's V60 Ultimate Technique

Hario V60 Hario V60 recipe by @rbrigleb

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

Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI4ynXzkSQo

Ingredients
Coffee 30g
Water 500ml
Temperature 95°C
Grind Medium
Ratio 1:16.7
Time 3:30
Brewing Steps
0:00
Rinse filter with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat V60
0:00
Add 30g coffee ground medium (setting varies by grinder)
0:00
Create a small well in the center of the coffee bed
0:45
0:45
Pour 60g water (2:1 ratio) for bloom, ensuring all grounds are saturated
0:30
1:15
Gently swirl the V60 to ensure even saturation
1:00
2:15
Pour to 300g in steady, concentric circles
0:30
2:45
Pour remaining water to 500g total
1:30
4:15
Gently stir once clockwise and once counter-clockwise
1:00
5:15
Allow to drawdown completely (total time around 3:30)

Total brewing time: 5:15

5:15

Total Time

0

Favorites

1

Times Used

Created 4 months ago

Brewing Details
Method
Hario V60
Total Time
5:15
Ratio
30g : 500ml
Updated
Feb 14, 2026

Explore featured coffees

Start typing to search across the entire database.

Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry, Raspberry, Cherry, Banana)
Varieties Bourbon, Caturra
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1730m
Source Rodrigo Sanchez Valencia
First noted
Feb 14, 2026
Last tasted
Feb 14, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Geisha
Country Colombia
Elevation 1870m
Source Andres Martinez Guerrero
First noted
Feb 07, 2026
Last tasted
Feb 07, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Red Bourbon
Country Rwanda
Elevation 1800-2200m
First noted
Feb 05, 2026
Last tasted
Feb 05, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Colombia
Country Colombia
Region Nariño
First noted
Jan 29, 2026
Last tasted
Jan 29, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Typica
Country Peru
Region Cajamarca
First noted
Jan 20, 2026
Last tasted
Jan 20, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Heirloom
Country Ethiopia
Region Guji
Elevation 2100-2300m
First noted
Jan 14, 2026
Last tasted
Jan 14, 2026
1 cupping
Process Anaerobic Fermentation
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 2100m
Source Wilder Lazo
First noted
Jan 06, 2026
Last tasted
Jan 09, 2026
3 cuppings
First noted
Jan 05, 2026
Last tasted
Jan 05, 2026
1 cupping
Process Washed
Varieties Geisha
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1850m
Source Quebraditas Coffee Farms
First noted
Dec 30, 2025
Last tasted
Dec 30, 2025
1 cupping
Process Co-fermented and experimental (Peach)
Varieties Caturra
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1850m
First noted
Dec 27, 2025
Last tasted
Dec 27, 2025
1 cupping
Process Natural
Varieties Caturra
Country Costa Rica
Elevation 1450m
Source Beneficio Las Lajas
First noted
Dec 26, 2025
Last tasted
Dec 26, 2025
1 cupping
Process Co-fermented and experimental (kiwi)
Varieties Caturra
Country Colombia
Region Huila
Elevation 1600m
First noted
Dec 22, 2025
Last tasted
Dec 23, 2025
2 cuppings
Welcome to Unpacking Coffee

Track your coffee journey, discover new flavors, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.