I got myself a V60 (along with the honker kettle) in order to finally enjoy lighter roasts. I already have a timemore grinder and a mid range lelit espresso machine so I just wanted something to cleanse my palate and explore more varieties of coffees.
Currently I use the 15g coffee in, 5 pours ending with total of 250g over 3 minutes. I have modified the method to have more sweetness by pouring more water on second pour than rest. Pouring in a spiral motion going from center.
What are some other must know tips and core logic? What changes the flavor and what doesn’t?
V60 is a world of experimentation. Look forward to some mind blowing cups and for seemingly no good reason at all sometimes, a “wow, would have been better off with Starbucks today” cup
I’ll reiterate that grind size is easily the most important variable.
Give a little Rao swirl right after your bloom pour, keep your water temp toasty for your lighter roasts, and consider trying cafec abaca filters to allow you to push your grind a bit finer.
Have fun tinkering, you’re going to stumble onto some really great brews!