The starting recipe
Easy V60 uses 15 g of coffee and 250 g of brewing water, an input ratio of about 1:16.7. Start with a medium-fine grind and water at 94°C. The timed guide runs for about 2 minutes 30 seconds, but the actual drain depends on the coffee, grinder, paper and pouring technique.
Brewlento's timed version adapts a bloom-and-continuous-pour approach from Hario's brewing guidance. Use the pour windows to repeat the same rhythm while learning how your coffee behaves. The amount in your cup will be less than the water poured because the wet grounds retain water.
| Ingredient or setting | Starting point |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 15 g |
| Brewing water | 250 g |
| Grind | Medium-fine |
| Water temperature | 94°C |
| Approximate guide time | 02:30 |
Prepare before starting the clock
Place a correctly sized V60 paper in the dripper. Rinse it with hot water, warm the cup or server and discard the rinse water. Add the ground coffee, gently level the bed and tare the whole setup. Keep enough hot water in the kettle to complete the recipe.
Check that the server can comfortably hold the brew. Have your spoon and other equipment ready so you can follow the timed steps without interruption. Start the clock when you begin adding the first water.
- Use the same filter type while learning the recipe.
- Record the grinder model as well as its setting.
- Keep the scale visible throughout the pour.
Follow the water targets
The scale targets below are cumulative. After the bloom, add 205 g more water to reach 250 g in total. Spread the main pour over a minute. Use a comfortable, controlled circular motion across the coffee bed.
| Elapsed time | Action | Water added | Total on scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 00:10 | Wet all the coffee | 45 g | 45 g |
| 00:10 to 00:40 | Let it bloom | 0 g | 45 g |
| 00:40 to 01:40 | Make one steady main pour | 205 g | 250 g |
| 01:40 to about 02:30 | Allow the brew to drain | 0 g | 250 g |
Use time as a clue
Remove the dripper after the water has drained, even if that happens after the guide ends. A timer does not measure the water level in the bed. Stir or swirl the finished coffee gently before tasting so that the cup is mixed.
Let the coffee cool enough to taste comfortably. A pleasant cup can finish a little earlier or later than the guide. If it tastes weak or sharp and drains unusually quickly, test a slightly finer grind. If flow stalls or the finish is dry and harsh, examine the grind, agitation and filter together before making a large change.
Make the next brew informative
Keep the dose and water amount fixed while adjusting grind. Write down the result in ordinary words: sweeter, thinner, drier or more balanced. Changing grind, temperature and ratio together makes it difficult to know which adjustment helped.
Once this rhythm feels comfortable, compare the Classic Two-Pour or Pulse Pour versions. Their schedules give you different pouring routines to compare with the cup you already enjoy.