HOW TO BREW: V60 NEO DRIPPER
HOW TO BREW | HARIO V60 NEO DRIPPER | 2-POUR BREWING METHOD:LIGHT ROAST COFFEE RECIPE
This is a simple 2-pour brewing recipe using the HARIO V60 NEO Dripper, as used by THE WORD COFFEE. (For the flash-chilled iced coffee recipe, click here).
Brewing Concept
This recipe aims for a simple brewing process by reducing the variables involved, so that anyone can brew delicious coffee.
What you'll need
・Purified or soft mineral water
・HARIO V60 NEO Dripper, paper filters (preferably bleached)
・Coffee server, or cup
・Coffee kettle
・Coffee scale, or smartphone timer, kitchen scale
・Thermometer
Recipe (Light Roast)
Ratio: Coffee grounds/Water = 1:15 to 1:16
Water temperature: 90-95℃
Grind size: Fine to medium-fine
・Set the dripper, paper, and coffee grounds on the server.
・1st pour: Start the timer. Simultaneously pour 20% of the total water at 90-95℃ (enough to fully immerse all the grounds).
・Lightly spin after pouring. Let it bloom for 45 seconds.
・2nd pour: Pour the remaining water in a circular motion, then lightly spin at the end.
・Wait until it finishes dripping (around 2 to 2 minutes and 30 seconds), remove the dripper, stir, and brewing is complete.
The recipe above is for light roasts, but for other roast levels, grind the coffee slightly coarser and lower the water temperature slightly compared to light roasts. (Example: Medium roast = medium-fine grind, 90℃ water. Medium-dark roast = medium grind, 87℃ water.)
The V60 NEO dripper is compatible with all V60 recipes published by THE WORD COFFEE.
The NEO has more ribs than the standard V60, allowing for more efficient extraction from the entire dripper. It's designed to be less prone to clogging and over-extraction, and extracts faster, so grind the coffee finer than your usual recipe.
The total brewing time is a guideline. Depending on the variety, processing, grinder performance, etc., it may finish dripping in under 2 minutes, but this is fine as long as the taste is good.
Spin = Hold the bottom of the dripper and gently shake the entire server in a circular motion. This is done to ensure all the coffee grounds in the dripper are evenly exposed to the water.
To adjust taste and concentration, first try changing the grind size, then try changing the water temperature (light roasts are generally brewed at high temperatures. For light roasts with special fermentation processes like anaerobic, brewing at high temperatures can make the flavor too strong, so in that case, lower the water temperature). For grind size, start fine, and if you notice a powdery or harsh taste, gradually grind coarser.
Rinsing (running hot water through the coffee equipment and paper) should be done if the equipment is extremely cold, as this can lower the temperature inside the dripper and affect extraction.
The more processes involved in brewing coffee, the more variables there are, which can lead to inconsistent taste. At THE WORD COFFEE, we strive to minimize these variables and pursue simple brewing methods so that even beginners can consistently brew delicious coffee. Use this recipe as a base, make slight adjustments, and find your perfect cup of coffee.
THE WORD COFFEE Recipe Collection is here.