James Hoffmann's "Better 1 Cup V60 Technique"
James Hoffmann’s Better 1-Cup V60 is a simple adjustment to his classic V60 method, designed specifically for brewing smaller amounts of coffee. By using a slightly higher coffee dose and a controlled series of pours, the recipe helps maintain good extraction and balance.
The method focuses on a solid bloom, steady circular pours, and a gentle swirl to keep the coffee bed even. The result is a clean, well-extracted cup with good sweetness and clarity, making it a reliable approach when you want a single V60 that still tastes full and balanced.
Recipe details:
Coffee:
Grind Settings:
Water:
Step 1.
0:00 - 0:10
Start your bloom by pouring 50 ml of water
Step 2.
0:10 - 0:15
Gently swirl for 5 seconds
Step 3.
0:15 - 0:45
Wait for 30 seconds
Step 4.
0:45 - 1:00
Pour up to 100g (40% total weight)
Step 5.
1:00 - 1:10
Wait for 10 seconds
Step 6.
1:10 - 1:20
Pour up to 150g (60% total weight)
Step 7.
1:20 - 1:30
Wait for 10 seconds
Step 8.
1:30 - 1:40
Pour up to 200g (80% total weight)
Step 9.
1:40 - 1:50
Wait for 10 seconds
Step 10.
1:50 - 2:00
Pour up to 250 (100% total weight)
Step 11.
2:00 - 2:05
Gently swirl
Step 12.
2:05 - 3:00
Drawdown should finish around 3:00, but expect some variance here. Taste is the most important thing!
