As the name suggests, Manual Brew Coffee refers to coffee brewed manually, without the use of a machine. This method is typically used to allow the coffee's natural flavors to come out of the beans, resulting in a more flavorful drink. Unlike espresso, Manual Brew doesn’t require complex or expensive equipment.



Many manual brew methods are commonly used in cafes, coffee shops, or at home, one of which is the V60. The V60 is a simple Manual Brew method that requires minimal equipment to brew a delicious cup of coffee, perfect for any time of the day.

However, making V60 can be a bit challenging as there are many factors that can influence the taste. Here are 5 tips to improve your V60.


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Rinse Your Paper Filter

You might overlook this simple step, but rinsing (rinse / flushing) your Coffee Paper Filter with hot water will improve your brewing results. By flushing, you remove the paper taste and smell that might still cling to the filter, while also warming up the dripper before pouring your ground coffee.


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Water Temperature

The temperature of the water you use is often neglected, but it's a crucial element that affects the quality of your V60. Boiling water (100ºC) isn’t always suitable for brewing coffee. The usual temperature for brewing V60 ranges between 90ºC - 95ºC. The water temperature also depends on the type of coffee beans you use, so experiment to find the right temperature. Use a thermometer for accurate readings.

Coffee Beans

The beans you use will definitely impact the flavor of the coffee. According to Tasting Table, “Washed, light to medium roast beans are preferred” because they have complex flavors and can be well extracted using the V60 method. Scuro Coffee offers many varieties of beans suitable for V60, such as: Flores Bajawa, Bali Kintamani, and Papua Wamena.

Blooming

The Blooming process is the essential first pour in V60 Manual Brew. This process releases trapped CO2 from the ground coffee and brings out spectacular flavors. It is done for 30-45 seconds using 50-60ml of hot water.

Pouring

The final step to consider is Pouring, which can be done in various ways. You can pour the water all at once, or in intervals. This process is what makes the V60 a bit “tricky.”
What do you think? Making the perfect V60 requires precision and consistency. But do you want an easier way? Scuro has the solution for you.



The Lookyami Specialty Automatic V60 brewing machine can produce delicious V60 coffee every time because it’s programmed to heat water to the right temperature and release it in the perfect amount and timing to brew the best cup of coffee. Want to learn more? Check out the SCURO Official Store.