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Detailed V60 Dripper Pour-Over Coffee Tutorial: Step-by-Step Brewing Guide

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Detailed V60 Dripper Pour-Over Coffee Tutorial: Step-by-Step Brewing Guide - When it comes to the V60 dripper, feel free to experiment and have fun! As long as you follow these basic steps below, you can mix and match everything else freely. What you'll need: ① Clean filtered water heated to 90-96°C (if you don't have a thermometer, let it rest for 30-45 seconds after boiling); ② Fold the filter paper along the seam (natural

FrontStreet Coffee shares this guide on pour-over drippers, explaining how choosing different filters based on roast levels is essential for brewing great coffee. Take the V60, for instance—it's a classic brewing device, and whenever FrontStreet Coffee brews flavor-focused coffee, this is the dripper they use. The V60's long ribs help extract flavor compounds quickly, and the large hole prevents any flow obstruction, resulting in coffee with distinct layers. Now, let's get to the main content—read on to learn more about the characteristics and brewing techniques of various drippers.

When it comes to choosing a dripper for pour-over coffee, most people will immediately think of the V60 dripper. Today, let's explore the characteristics of the V60 dripper.

V60 Dripper Structural Features

The V60 dripper, designed by the Japanese company Hario, can be considered one of the essential tools for every pour-over beginner. The name V60 comes from its conical angle of 60°, which is quite intuitive. This 60° angle was determined through Hario's extensive testing to ensure that coffee grounds are concentrated in the center, allowing water flow to converge toward the dripper's center during pouring, ensuring sufficient contact time between water and coffee grounds, thus achieving proper coffee extraction.

Another structural feature of the V60 dripper is the ribs on the inner surface of its body. The spiral shape extends from the bottom to the top, serving to guide water flow and create adequate space between the filter paper and dripper. This ensures good water flow and relatively fast speed, making it one of the fastest-flowing drippers among many options. Additionally, the V60's ribs spiral clockwise; when pouring water clockwise, the flow follows the rib pattern more smoothly, while counterclockwise pouring will slow down the water flow. The large hole at the bottom of the V60 dripper also promotes faster water flow.

V60 Dripper Materials

Hario originally specialized in glass products, so when the V60 dripper was first launched, it was made of heat-resistant glass, followed by ceramic, resin, and now metal materials. The heat retention properties of these four different V60 materials vary: resin > ceramic > glass > metal. Better heat retention ensures more stable water temperature during brewing, which in turn doesn't excessively affect extraction results.

V60 Dripper Models

The V60 dripper comes in two models: 01 and 02. The difference is that the 02 is larger than the 01 and can brew two servings, while the 01 is suitable for brewing one serving. FrontStreet Coffee recommends choosing the 01; when brewing for multiple people, simply brew multiple times. This ensures more consistent results because if you use the 02 for multiple servings, you'll need more coffee grounds, creating a thicker coffee bed that becomes harder to control during brewing. That's why many coffee shops also predominantly use the 01 model when serving pour-over coffee.

FrontStreet Coffee Brewing Demonstration

Example: FrontStreet Coffee Kenya Asali AA

Region: Thika

Processing Station: Asali Honey Processing Station

Altitude: 1550-1750 meters

Grade: AA TOP

Varieties: SL28, SL34

Processing Method: Double Washed Fermentation

Brewing Recommendations

Dripper: Hario V60

Water Temperature: 90°C

Coffee Dose: 15 grams

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:15

Grind Size: Medium-fine (BG#6S)

Brewing Technique

Method:分段式萃取 (Segmented Extraction): Bloom with 30g of water for 30 seconds. Using a small circular pour, continue to 125g, then pause. When the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, continue pouring to 225g and stop. Wait until the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, then remove the dripper. (Timing starts from the beginning of blooming) Total extraction time: 2'00".

Flavor Description: The wet aroma presents mature tomato and floral notes. The entry reveals cherry tomato and black plum flavors, with bright acidity, clean, and a solid, rich mouthfeel. The mid-palate shows prominent sweetness with a juicy sensation. The afternote features berry fruit aromas and brown sugar sweetness, accompanied by green tea notes.

In summary, the V60 dripper's characteristics of fast flow and numerous ribs mean that the brewed coffee may be slightly weaker in body and complexity. However, this also means that using the V60 dripper rarely results in over-extraction or unwanted flavors, making it a very beginner-friendly brewing device.