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Pour-Over Coffee Guide

Pour-Over Coffee Guide

Pour-over brews by pouring hot water through a paper filter. It rewards control and gives a clean, bright cup. Master the ratio, grind, and a slow spiral pour.

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V60

The Hario V60 is the standard pour-over cone: it rewards good technique with a bright, clean cup.

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Editorial note: this guide is compiled from published manufacturer guidance, general best practices, and aggregated owner experience — not hands-on testing. Always follow your machine’s official manual.

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V60

V60

Editor’s Pick

The Hario V60 is the standard pour-over cone: it rewards good technique with a bright, clean cup.

  • + Clean
  • + Cheap
  • − Glass

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Controlled pour.

  • + Precise
  • + Pretty
  • − Pricey

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Medium grind.

  • + Versatile
  • + Cheap-ish
  • − Slow

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Buying advice

Use 1:16, medium grind, bloom 30s, then pour in slow circles to 3:00. Water at 200F. Practice - technique improves fast.

FAQ

Ratio?

1:16 coffee:water.

Grind?

Medium, like table salt.

Time?

Around 3 minutes total.

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V60

The Hario V60 is the standard pour-over cone: it rewards good technique with a bright, clean cup.

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