Q.What was the original idea behind the V60 Drip-Assist?

Drip-Assist is a product that I have imagined for a long time. With auto brewers it is very common to have a spray head which helps distribute the water consistently into the grounds. So Drip-Assist is my way of creating a highly usable water pouring pattern that creates a high quality cup of coffee as well as a very consistent product.

Q. What aspects of the Drip-Assist were you most insistent on?

Two sized holes. It is important to be able to pour water quickly when needed, which the inner holes achieve. At the same time, a fairly slow and dispersed shower of water is needed for a more gentle water movement through much of the brew. By having both sizes, you are able to manipulate enough of the brew to create fantastic results.

Q. Do you have a message you would like to share with consumers?

Use the center, high speed holes for your bloom. Then use the exterior holes for your brewing. You can either pulse brew or continuously pour the water. It is also a good idea to pour a little water into the center holes from time to time to ensure the coffee bed is interacting evenly. If you pour continuously, allow excess water to flow into the center chamber to automatically add that little extra turbulence.

Q. Any other comments / thoughts about Drip Assist?

Experiment with pours through the various sized holes. If you find too much variance in the coffee bed, try pulsing less often. Or if the center gets too mounded after brewing, try pouring more water in the center holes next time. The standard Drip Assist brew results in a bowl-shaped coffee bed when used with the paper filter only. When used with the flat filter, it should be mostly level. Keep in mind that the larger your dose, the more the need to pulse the water. With more dose, the brewing chamber fills up more quickly and needs a few seconds to drain a bit more.