Matt Winton's Winning Coffee Brewing Recipe

Introduction

• Presenter: Matt Winton, 2021 World Brewers Cup Champion.
• Purpose: Teach his winning coffee brewing recipe using Hario products.
• Equipment: V60 dripper (metal preferred), paper filters (01 or 02 size), server (Xero2), scale, kettle, good filtered water, coffee (light-roasted Ethiopian), electric or hand grinder.

V60 Dripper

• Description: Cone dripper with a 60-degree angle.
• Advantages: Provides clarity of flavor and brightness.
• Usage: Use with Hario paper filter.

Required Equipment

• Metal V60 Dripper
• Paper Filters: Zero 1 or Zero 2 size
• Server: Xero2 server
• Scale: Ensures consistency
• Kettle: Set to 93°C or just off the boil
• Filtered Water: Good, tasty water
• Coffee: 20 grams, light roasted, preferably Ethiopian
• Grinder: Electric or hand grinder

Grinding the Coffee

• Grind Level: Coarser than espresso, 12 clicks on a Hario hand grinder

Preparing the Filter and Dripper

• Fold and insert the paper filter into the V60.
• Rinse the filter with water (hot for porcelain, any temperature for metal/plastic).
• Discard the water used for rinsing.

Brewing Process - The Five Pour Method

• Ratio: 1 to 15 (Coffee to Water)
• Total Recipe: 20 grams coffee to 300 ml water
• Division: Five pours of 60 grams each.

Pouring Steps

1. First Pour: 60 grams of water. Pour in the center, then around the coffee. Wait 30 seconds.
2. Second Pour: Pour up to 120 grams. Start in the center, then around the sides.
3. Third Pour: Pour up to 180 grams. Maintain the same technique.
4. Fourth Pour: Pour up to 240 grams. Keep consistency.
5. Final Pour: Pour up to 300 grams. Total water weight reaches 300 grams.

Adjustments

• If brew takes too long (tastes dry or bitter): Make grind coarser.
• If brew is too fast (tastes hollow or sharp): Make grind finer.

Finishing Up

• Brew time target: ~3 minutes 30 seconds.
• Aroma Check: Inhale the aromas before drinking for full experience.
• Taste: Expect floral notes from washed Ethiopian coffee.

Conclusion

• Matt's 5-pour method ensures clarity of flavor.
• Enjoy your coffee and explore other Hario recipes from Matt Winton.

Happy Brewing!