What two-pour means here
Classic Two-Pour uses a bloom followed by two main water additions. This version uses 13 g of coffee and 200 g of water, an input ratio of about 1:15.4. It is a small brew, so choose a cup or server that gives the dripper a stable base.
The coffee and water quantities reference Kurasu's V60 approach. Brewlento adds the precise pour windows and approximate 02:30 guide target. Kurasu did not specify a grind setting for this version. Begin with a familiar filter setting and use the finished cup to adjust it.
| Setting | Recipe |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 13 g |
| Brewing water | 200 g |
| Water temperature | 90 to 91°C |
| Input ratio | About 1:15.4 |
| Guide time | About 02:30 |
Set up for a small dose
Fit the correct V60 paper, rinse it and discard the water. Add the coffee, level the bed and tare the entire brewer-and-server setup. Start with the filter grind you already use successfully, or use your grinder manufacturer's filter-brewing range as an initial reference. The result in the cup will help you refine it.
With a small coffee bed, a sudden heavy stream can move grounds substantially. Aim for a repeatable pour you can control. Keep your kettle height consistent while learning the recipe.
- Have the kettle and scale ready before starting.
- Keep the recipe dose fixed during early grind adjustments.
- Use the same paper so a filter change does not confuse the comparison.
The full schedule
Begin with 30 g of water and wait until the clock reaches 00:30. The first main pour adds 70 g, bringing the scale to 100 g. After a short pause, the second main pour adds 100 g and finishes at 200 g. Each cumulative target includes all the water added earlier.
| Elapsed time | Action | Add | Scale total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 00:10 | Bloom pour | 30 g | 30 g |
| 00:10 to 00:30 | Bloom rest | 0 g | 30 g |
| 00:30 to 00:50 | First main pour | 70 g | 100 g |
| 00:50 to 01:00 | Rest | 0 g | 100 g |
| 01:00 to 01:30 | Second main pour | 100 g | 200 g |
| 01:30 to about 02:30 | Drain | 0 g | 200 g |
Taste before deciding what to change
Lift the dripper once the water has drained. If water remains when the guide reaches 02:30, allow it to finish flowing. Mix the brewed coffee and taste it at a comfortable temperature.
Compare a second brew with just one adjustment. If a very fast brew tastes weak and sharp, test a slightly finer grind. If it stalls, first consider whether the grind produced many fine particles or whether extra stirring moved those particles into the filter. A longer time by itself does not explain every bitter or sour cup.
When to choose this rhythm
Two main pours can feel easier to pace than a long continuous pour, especially if your kettle becomes difficult to control near empty. The pause also gives you a clear checkpoint. Use that checkpoint to note whether your water additions stayed on schedule.
If you want to compare methods, return to the same coffee and note the differences in dose, ratio and grind. A comparison with Easy V60 changes more than pour count, so avoid attributing every flavor difference to the number of pours alone.