The iced V60 recipe with 20 g helps you brew cold coffee at home with a clear recipe you can repeat and adjust to your taste. With coffees from Microlot Roastery, you can compare different fruity and floral directions and choose what suits you. The recipe's success depends on counting the ice within the total water and dialing in the grind and pour, not just adding more ice after brewing. In this guide for coffee lovers in Saudi Arabia, you'll find the quantities, a pour schedule, solutions to taste problems, and 13 products and boxes to compare.
Quick Recipe Quantities
Start the iced V60 recipe with 20 g with the following quantities, as an adjustable reference recipe rather than a fixed standard for all coffees:
| Item | Suggested amount |
| Coffee | 20 g |
| Hot water | 200 g |
| Ice in the server | 100 g |
| Total water and ice | 300 g |
| Starting temperature | 92–94°C |
| Grind | Medium, leaning slightly fine |
| Guideline drawdown time | About 2:30 to 3:30 minutes |
Time may vary with the grinder, coffee and filter. Use it for observation, and let taste guide your adjustments.
Why Use 200 g of Water and 100 g of Ice?
The iced V60 recipe with 20 g here relies on an overall ratio of 1:15; that is, 20 g of coffee to 300 g of water and ice combined.
The hot water extracts the coffee, then the ice cools it and dilutes its concentration as it melts. That's why we don't use 300 g of hot water and then add 100 g of ice; that would change the ratio to 1:20.
The final amount in the cup is less than the total water used, because the coffee grounds retain some of it. Some ice may remain after brewing depending on its temperature and cube size.
The Tools You Need
To apply the iced V60 recipe with 20 g, prepare a dripper and a compatible filter, a server that handles both hot and cold use, a scale, a timer and a kettle.
A suitable grinder helps you control the grind, while a gooseneck kettle makes pouring easier to manage. But starting out doesn't require buying a lot of equipment; what matters most is measuring the coffee, water and ice.
If you're setting up a coffee corner, the specialty coffee tools guide for Saudi Arabia can help you define your needs, while checking the products actually available before buying.
Grind Size for Iced V60
Start the iced V60 recipe with 20 g with a medium grind leaning slightly fine, then adjust based on flow and taste. You may need a slightly finer grind than your usual hot recipe, but that's not a rule for every coffee or grinder.
Don't rely on a published grind number for a different grinder. Note your grinder's setting and watch the result:
- A fast drawdown with a weak taste may call for a finer grind.
- A very slow drawdown with dryness may call for a coarser grind or less agitation.
- A balanced taste means a different time alone doesn't require adjustment.
The Right Water Temperature
You can start the iced V60 recipe with 20 g at a temperature between 92 and 94°C, then test adjustments gradually.
If the cup is weak and unpleasantly sour, you can try a slightly higher temperature, after confirming the quantities and grind. If the result is harsh or dry, review the grind, agitation and roast, and don't assume temperature is the only cause.
Keep the temperature fixed while comparing two coffees so you can understand the differences between them.
Brewing Steps and Pour Schedule
To brew the iced V60 recipe with 20 g in an organized way, follow the table below. Weights are cumulative and refer only to the hot water added, after taring the scale with the server, ice and coffee on it.
| Approximate time | Step | Cumulative water weight |
| 0:00 | Bloom | 50 g |
| 0:40 | Second pour | 125 g |
| About 1:15 | Third pour | 200 g |
| After pouring | Wait for the drawdown to finish | No additional water |
The times are organizational markers; don't pour too fast just to keep up with the schedule.
1. Prepare the Filter and Ice
Before starting the iced V60 recipe with 20 g, rinse the filter with water and discard the rinse water completely, then put 100 g of ice in the server.
Set the dripper in place, add the coffee and gently level its surface. Place the setup on the scale and tare it before pouring, so you measure the hot water without counting the ice twice.
Use clean tools to avoid transferring old coffee odors to the drink.
2. The Bloom
Start the iced V60 recipe with 20 g by pouring 50 g of water, trying to wet all the coffee. Wait until about 40 seconds from the start of brewing.
You can gently swirl the dripper to wet dry spots, but avoid violent agitation. The goal is to distribute the water, not to stir the coffee constantly.
Don't treat the amount of bubbling as a sufficient judgment of the coffee's quality; focus on consistent brewing and the final taste.
3. Complete the Pours
Continue the iced V60 recipe with 20 g with a calm pour up to 125 g, then pour to 200 g once the water level has dropped suitably.
Keep an even flow and limited circular motions, and avoid aiming most of the water at the filter wall away from the coffee. If the water rises too high, slow your pour instead of keeping the dripper full.
Record your technique so you can repeat it next time.
4. Stir and Serve
After completing the iced V60 recipe with 20 g, remove the dripper and gently swirl the server to distribute the cold and concentration.
Taste before adding new ice. If cubes remain in the server, their continued melting will gradually increase dilution. If you want to change the result, record the amount of extra ice instead of using a random amount.
Serve the coffee right away to enjoy it at the dilution level you chose.
Solving Taste Problems
If the iced V60 recipe with 20 g doesn't work on the first try, change one factor at a time:
| Problem | What to test |
| The coffee is weak | Review the water and ice, then test a slightly finer grind |
| Sour and thin | Review extraction and try a finer grind or gradually higher temperature |
| Bitter or dry | Check the grind, agitation, roast and tool cleanliness |
| Very long drawdown | Review grind fineness, the filter and excess agitation |
| Inconsistent results | Fix the quantities, pours and the water used |
These are diagnostic possibilities; not every bitterness or acidity comes from a single cause.
Water and Ice in Saudi Arabia's Weather
The taste of the iced V60 recipe with 20 g is affected by the water used for extraction and for making ice. Choose drinkable water with a neutral taste, and keep the ice in a clean, closed container away from food odors.
In hot weather, prepare your tools and quantities in advance so the ice doesn't melt for long before brewing starts. Keep the same water type during your tests; changing it along with the grind and coffee makes comparison harder.
Nine Microlot Coffees to Compare
The iced V60 recipe with 20 g doesn't need a separate coffee type called "cold coffee beans." Start with a coffee suited to pour-over, then test how well it works over ice.
The following options are based on store descriptions, not results of a comparative test of this recipe. To broaden your understanding of choosing, read the V60 coffee types guide.
| # | Product | Why consider it |
| 1 | Colombia Watermelon | Watermelon, strawberry and flowers; its page mentions hot and iced V60 |
| 2 | Ethiopia Guji Kurma | Blueberry, strawberry, grape and brown sugar; suited to comparing a fruity profile |
| 3 | Ethiopia Hambela | Red fruits, mango, jasmine and peach; an option for a fruity, floral direction |
| 4 | Colombia Sangria | Vanilla, citrus and red fruits, with high acidity according to its description |
| 5 | Colombia Grape | Grape, blackcurrant and apple; the page mentions its use for pour-over |
| 6 | Colombia Passion Fruit | Tropical fruit, berries, jasmine and cacao; recommended for V60 |
| 7 | Colombia Peach, 1 kg bag | Peach, caramel, coconut and jasmine; choose the large weight after trying the coffee |
| 8 | Colombia El Puente | Included in the Filter Box with notes of pineapple and red grape |
| 9 | Uganda Manansi | Included in the Filter Box with notes of apricot, mango, passion fruit and black tea |
When trying the iced V60 recipe with 20 g, don't assume a fruit name means an actual added ingredient. Read the processing and ask the roaster if this detail matters to you.
Four Boxes to Discover Your Coffee
You can test the iced V60 recipe with 20 g with several coffees without committing to a large amount of each, if you find a box that suits your consumption:
- Trial Box: Peach, Brazil Chocolate, Grape and Sangria; four bags of 125 g each.
- Filter Coffee Box: Hambela, El Puente and Manansi; 250 g per coffee.
- Elite Box: Hambela, Huila, Passion Fruit and Grape; 750 g in total.
- Excellence Box: Huila, Guji Kurma and Costa Rica Piedra Alta.
Review the contents and current stock before ordering.
How to Compare Two Coffees
Use the same iced V60 recipe with 20 g as a start with two coffees, and fix the water, ice, tool and pours. Note the acidity, perceived sweetness, body and aftertaste.
Then adjust each coffee as needed before making a final judgment; a fixed recipe makes initial comparison easier, but it isn't necessarily the best recipe for both.
Buying and Storing on a Suitable Budget
To keep up the iced V60 recipe with 20 g daily, you need about 600 g of coffee over 30 days for one brew a day.
Compare coffee box offers in Saudi Arabia, and rely on the price and shipping shown when ordering. Keep the coffee sealed away from sun, humidity and heat.
Start with a Fixed Recipe, Then Adjust
Success with the iced V60 recipe with 20 g starts with measuring 20 g of coffee, 200 g of hot water and 100 g of ice, then dialing in the grind and pour according to taste. Choose a coffee that suits your preferences, record the results, and adjust one factor in each attempt until you reach your favorite cup.
FAQ
Is the dose enough for two people?
The iced V60 recipe with 20 g makes a relatively large cup or two small servings, depending on serving size and dilution. Don't assume it produces 300 g of ready coffee.
Is it cold brew?
No; here we extract with hot water over ice, while cold brew relies on steeping for longer in cold or room-temperature water.
Should I add sugar?
Taste first without additions to learn the cup's characteristics, then add what suits you.