The Picky Chemist - V60

The Picky Chemist

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Setup


Brewer

Hario V60

Filter

Cafec Abaca

Water profile

The Picky Chemist

Coffee & water


Dose

15 g

Water

240 g

Ratio

1:16

Temp.

92–95°C

Drawdown

3:00–4:30

Roast

Ultralight

Grind


Particle size

Medium fine

Burr gap

450 µm

Grinder

1Zpresso ZP6

Grind setting

2.7-4.6

Steps


0:00
BloomPour to 60 g
Spiral pour@ 6 g/s
0:45
Pour 2Pour to 160 g
Center pour@ 8 g/s
1:30
Pour 3Pour to 240 g
Spiral pour@ 3 g/s
2:00

Gentle swirl

3:00
Brew complete

Post-brew


Target TDS

1.3–1.5%

Target EY

18–20%

Notes


  • Rest: 1 week minimum, <3 weeks ideal.
  • Coffee-specific ageing guidance can be found on the coffee bags.
  • Fast-flowing coffees: grind finer, or use 4 or 5 pours.
  • Slow-flowing coffees: use a drip assist instead of going coarse, using less pours or using fast filters.

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Added by: One-way Valve

Last updated: 19 Jul 2026

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