The ZimKaffee V60 Experience
Jul 12, 2025
July 12, 2025 | By Tawanda Choruma our Founder
We’re passionate about the art of pour-over here at ZimKaffee, where every cup is a chance to discover the true character of African specialty beans. Our V60 ritual is more than brewing—it's a precise dance of water, grind, and time that teases out hidden flavors. Whether you’re joining us on a sunny Zurich terrace or cozying up inside, each sip offers clarity, complexity, and a moment of pure coffee joy.
V60: Precision and Purity in Every Cup
- Notable variety: We pair the Hario V60 dripper with single-origin East African Arabica, rotating through seasonal heirloom lots from Ethiopia, Kenya, and beyond.
- Taste profile: Bright, tea-like acidity meets a clean, syrupy body, unfolding layers of floral and stone-fruit notes sip by sip.
- Fun fact: Our baristas tweak grind size and water temperature daily to account for Zurich’s shifting humidity—no two brews are ever exactly the same!
Our Process: Crafting the Perfect Pour
- Step 1 – Bloom: We gently pour just enough water to saturate the grounds, allowing CO₂ to escape and preparing the bed for even extraction.
- Step 2 – Pulse Pour: Water is added in controlled pulses, ensuring each granule brews evenly and extracts balanced sweetness and acidity.
- Step 3 – Final Drip: We finish with a circular pour to integrate flavors, yielding a cup that’s crisp, clean, and endlessly nuanced.
Seasonal Rotation: African Gems
- Ethiopian Heirlooms: Jasmine-like florals, bergamot citrus, and ripe blueberry undertones from Sidamo and Yirgacheffe microlots.
- Kenyan Peaberries: Bright blackcurrant acidity, crisp body, and winey sweetness that lingers on the palate.
- Rwandan Red Bourbon: Honeyed syrup texture, red fruit sweetness, and a subtle tea-like finish.
We’re proud to celebrate every pour-over as a conversation between bean and brewer—one that invites exploration, curiosity, and delight. Whether you’re a V60 veteran or new to pour-over, come experience the clarity and complexity that define ZimKaffee this summer. Share your story with us and discover why our African specialty V60 cups keep coffee lovers coming back for more.
