How to Use the V60 Switch for Immersion Brewing

Quick Answer

To brew immersion-style with the V60 Switch, add coffee and hot water with the switch closed, let it steep, then open the switch to drain. This yields a fuller body than a standard pour over.

Steps for Immersion Brewing with the V60 Switch

1. 1. Prepare the dripper and filter: Place a V60 02 paper filter in the dripper and rinse it with hot water. Close the switch before adding coffee. Rinsing preheats the dripper and removes paper taste. Don't skip rinsing—cold ceramic will drop the brew temperature.
2. 2. Add coffee and water: Add 15 grams of medium-ground coffee for a single cup (250 ml water). With the switch closed, pour 250 ml of water just off the boil (200°F / 93°C) over the grounds. Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated. A common mistake is pouring too fast—keep the water in contact with all grounds.
3. 3. Steep and release: Let the coffee steep for 2 minutes. Then place your carafe or mug under the dripper and flip the switch to the open position. The brewed coffee will drain through the filter. If the draw down takes longer than 30 seconds, your grind may be too fine.
4. 4. Serve and adjust: Once the dripping stops, remove the dripper and give the coffee a gentle swirl. Taste and adjust steep time or grind size for your next brew. Longer steep = more extraction; shorter = brighter acidity. Start at 2 minutes.

Product Used in This Guide

• V60 SWITCH Ceramic Dripper 02 - New Colors: This modified V60 dripper is a hybrid method that allows you to brew like a standard V60 pour over or immersion brewer. Simply add ground coffee, a standard 02 V60 filter and hot water. Let the coffee steep and flip the switch to start the draw down process. You don't need a separate immersion brewer—the V60 Switch does both, saving counter space and simplifying cleanup.