The Ultimate V60 Technique
What it is
James Hoffmann demonstrates his recommended technique for brewing coffee with a Hario V60 or other cone-shaped dripper, with notes on water and filter papers.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN coffee fans recommend it as the reliable, simple recipe for much better pour-over coffee.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2022
What HN commenters said
“Third, buy a cheap plastic V60 funnel and some paper filters, and hand-pour.”
V60 pour-over technique
throwaway823882, 2021-04 · Recommendation · in “Coffee drinkers display a distinct pattern of brain functional connectivity”
“I highly recommend trying out a V60”
V60 technique makes coffee taste significantly better
acchow, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “The case for bad coffee (2015)”
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Topics: coffee, v60, pour over, brewing, james hoffmann
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