Word
V60
PhoneticsV-six-ty
US/viːˈsɪksti/
UK/viːˈsɪksti/
Definition
n. a cone-shaped tool used for making filter coffee by hand, named for its sixty-degree angle and produced by the Japanese company Hario
n. a manual pour-over coffee brewing device characterized by a conical shape with a 60-degree angle and internal spiral ribs to facilitate airflow.
Examples
“I use a V60 to make my morning coffee every day.”
“The barista recommended the V60 for this specific Ethiopian bean to highlight its bright acidity.”
“To achieve a balanced extraction with the V60, one must maintain precise control over water temperature and the agitation of the coffee bed.”
Examples
simple
“I use a V60 to make my morning coffee every day.”
contextual
“The barista recommended the V60 for this specific Ethiopian bean to highlight its bright acidity.”
complex
“To achieve a balanced extraction with the V60, one must maintain precise control over water temperature and the agitation of the coffee bed.”
Real-World Examples
“In the case of the Hario V60, the cone looks simple—but a team of chemists and industrial designers collaborated to create a caffeine icon.” “Freshly ground to medium-fine – a fraction finer than sea salt – or ask your favourite barista to grind it for a V60.” Etymology
Named by the Japanese company Hario, the term combines the letter 'V' for the brewer's shape with '60' for the precise sixty-degree angle of its cone.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.