The V60's cone shape allows the coffee to become layered vertically in larger amounts than on the flat surface of a traditional trapezoid dripper. The V60 lets the hot water flow toward the centre, allowing for longer contact between the water and the coffee, ensuring a proper extraction of taste and aromatic constituents from your favourite coffee.
V60 Feature 2: Spiral Ribs
When the coffee is saturated with water, the high inner ribs do not hinder its expansion. A layer of air is created between the paper and the dripper, and the twisted ribs prevent the paper from sticking to the sides, letting the air through and allowing the grounds to expand adequately. This promotes a smooth extraction.
V60 Feature 3: One Single Large Hole
The V60 features one large hole at the bottom of the dripper, as opposed to several smaller ones in traditional trapezoid drippers. This makes the tip of the filter paper protrude through the hole, which in turn allows the hot water, unrestricted by the dripper, to perform extraction closer to that of a cloth filter. By changing the speed of pouring, you can brew coffee with your preferred taste, stronger or lighter.
