April 50g Pulse V60
Coarse, bright 50 g pulses
Bright, clear, light-bodied
- Coffee
- 13 g
- Water
- 200 g
- Ratio
- 1:15.4
- Grind
- Coarse
- Water temp
- 90 °C · 194 °F
- Total time
- 2:30
- Level
- Beginner
When to brew it
Use this for a small bright cup when you want simple repeatable pulse pours and a quick finish.
Why it works
Four equal pours keep the routine easy to remember, while the coarse grind and lower temperature protect clarity.
Step by step
13 g coffee and 200 g water. Weights are the total on the scale. The quoted line is what Pour says out loud at that moment.
- 50 g
First pour
Pour the first 50 grams evenly.
Pour says:
First pour. Reach 50 grams.
Pulse rest
Let the water pass through the coffee.
Pour says:
Let it pass through.
- 100 g
Second pour
Add the next 50 grams.
Pour says:
Second pour. Reach 100 grams.
Pulse rest
Let the slurry fall before the next pulse.
Pour says:
Let it settle.
- 150 g
Third pour
Add another 50 grams with the same pattern.
Pour says:
Third pour. Reach 150 grams.
Pulse rest
Let the water move through the bed.
Pour says:
Let it pass through.
- 200 g
Final pour
Finish with the last 50 grams.
Pour says:
Final pour. Finish at 200 grams.
Tap and swirl
Give it a quick swirl and easy tap.
Pour says:
Quick swirl and easy tap.
Drawdown
Target finish is around 2:20 to 2:30.
Pour says:
Let it draw down. Target finish is around 2 minutes 30.
Brewing a different amount? Pour scales every pour to your dose and keeps the 1:15.4 ratio.
Based on April Coffee Roasters' V60 recipe, as listed by BeanBook. See the original on BeanBook
