Quick answer
Set up a V60 tasting flight by brewing small, equal doses of each coffee and serving them in ceramic tasting cups, so you can compare aroma, acidity, and body side by side. Keep the cups uniform and the brewing variables consistent for a fair comparison.
Why use ceramic tasting cups for a V60 flight
Ceramic tasting cups help maintain a stable temperature during the tasting, which is important because coffee changes as it cools. The V60 Ceramic Tasting Cups are shaped like a miniature V60 dripper and come with a cord to hang around your neck, keeping your hands free while you brew or take notes. This makes them a practical tool for hosting a tasting or using at a coffee expo.
Keep the brewing variables consistent
For a fair comparison, use the same water temperature, grind size, and brew ratio for each coffee in the flight. If you change one variable, you won’t know whether the difference comes from the coffee or the brewing method. Stick to a simple V60 recipe and repeat it for each sample.
Step-by-step tasting flight setup
- Choose 3–5 coffees to compare: Select coffees with distinct flavor profiles, such as a washed Ethiopian, a natural Brazilian, and a dark roast. Avoid too many samples to prevent palate fatigue. Label each coffee with a number or name so you can track your notes.
- Prepare your V60 brewing station: Set up your V60 dripper, filters, scale, timer, and kettle. Preheat the dripper and rinse the filter with hot water to remove paper taste. Weigh each coffee dose to the same weight, for example 15 g, to ensure consistency.
- Brew each coffee using the same recipe: Use a fixed ratio, grind size, and water temperature for all samples. For example, 15 g coffee to 250 g water at 92°C, with a total brew time of 2:30–3:00. Brew one coffee at a time and keep notes. Start a timer for each brew and record any deviations from the recipe.
- Pour a small amount into each tasting cup: Fill each ceramic tasting cup about one-third full to allow room for aroma. Use a separate cup for each coffee to avoid cross-contamination. Arrange the cups in the same order as your brewing sequence.
- Taste and compare systematically: Slurp a small amount from each cup, starting from the lightest roast to the darkest. Note aroma, acidity, sweetness, body, and aftertaste. Rinse your spoon or palate with water between samples. Wait for the coffee to cool slightly; flavors become more pronounced as it cools.
Product facts
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V60 Ceramic Tasting Cups: Made of purion ceramic and shaped like a miniature V60 dripper, with a cord for hanging. The ceramic material helps hold temperature, and the cord keeps your hands free during the tasting.
V60 Ceramic Tasting Cups