Ultimate
by James Hoffmann.
Medium-fine grind, water at or just off the boil.
Rinse the paper filter, discard the water, add the grounds, and make a small well in the centre of the bed.
Grind
Medium-fine
Water (100 °C)
500 g
Brew Time
3:30
| Start | Step | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | PourPour 60 g of water. Spiral out from the centre of the well to wet all the coffee. | 60 g+60 g |
| 0:10 | SwirlSwirl the brewer in a circular motion until the mixture is even, without any lumps. | 60 g |
| 0:20 | WaitLet the coffee bloom. | 60 g |
| 0:45 | PourPour 240 g of water. Start from the centre to churn the bed, then pour concentrically until the V60 is full. | 300 g+240 g |
| 1:15 | PourCentre pour 200 g of water, keeping the V60 full. | 500 g+200 g |
| 1:45 | StirWith a spoon, stir the slurry once in each direction — just enough not to create a whirlpool. | 500 g |
| 1:50 | WaitWait for the water to drain enough to swirl the V60. | 500 g |
| 2:05 | SwirlGently swirl the brewer two or three times. | 500 g |
| 2:10 | WaitWait until the coffee has fully drawn down. | 500 g |
| 3:30 | DoneEnjoy your cup. | 500 g |