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Coffee Methods

Phase 1: Bloom

Open the journal

Use this V60 timer when you want one repeatable schedule rather than separate phone alarms. It starts with the V60 recipe preset: a 30-second bloom, two pours, then drawdown.

Keep dose, water, and grind steady for one brew. If the drawdown runs unusually fast or slow, change the grind for the next cup rather than changing every phase at once. Pair the timer with the V60 ratio calculator to set the dose first.

V60 timing checkpoints

Data table
PhaseStarting timeWhat to watch
Bloom0:00–0:30Wet all grounds evenly
First pour0:30–1:15Pour steadily without flooding
Second pour1:15–2:20Keep the slurry level controlled
Drawdown2:20–2:50Let the bed drain without stirring

After the cup, note whether it was sour, bitter, or balanced in your private journal. That makes the next grind adjustment easier to compare.