Description
The Hario V60 Coffee Dripper is a popular pour-over coffee maker that has gained popularity in the specialty coffee industry. It is a simple and affordable way to make delicious coffee without the need for an expensive machine. The V60 allows for precise control over brewing conditions, highlighting the natural flavors of the coffee. It is available in both ceramic and plastic finishes, with the ceramic option having better heat retention and being dishwasher safe. The most common size is the 02 version, which can brew up to 4 cups, but the 01 version is also available for single cups. Filters are not included with the V60, but can be purchased separately. The brewing process allows for experimentation and customization, with instructions provided as a starting point.
The Hario V60 Coffee Dripper has been at the epicentre of the surging interest in speciality coffee in South Africa and across the world. It embodies the movement that has (re)embraced hand-brewed coffee alongside the more traditional espresso-based coffee culture. Specifically, the Hario V60 belongs to the increasingly popular family of pour-over coffee makers. This simple, beautifully engineered little cone allows delicious coffee to be made easily and affordably, without the need for an expensive machine. While additional pieces of equipment like drip kettles and servers may help a little, all you really need to make a fantastic brew with a V60 Coffee Dripper is a kettle to heat water, fresh coffee and a cup to stand it on. The style of coffee the V60 makes is very different from espresso - a nod to the past as much as it is a part of a new world of coffee. It is filter coffee but filter coffee made with precise control over brewing conditions, allowing the natural flavours of the coffee you're drinking to shine. This tendency to highlight rather than alter the coffee's characteristics explains why it has been adopted by roasters of high quality single origin coffee beans everywhere. If you're an adventurous coffee drinker who likes to explore different flavours and experiment with brewing variables, the HarioV60 Coffee Dripper is an essential piece of coffee equipment to own.
Product features
- Large opening at the bottom to facilitate even flow of water
- Internal ridges to keep the paper from sticking to the sides, preventing channels from forming
- Spiral ridges assist in making water turn supporting even extraction
- Sits comfortably on most cups, mugs, milk frothing pitchers or servers
- Easy to clean
- Heat resistant
- Available in Ceramic or Plastic finish
Style guide: Ceramic vs. Plastic
The plastic and ceramic V60 cones are almost identical in design and will yield a very similar cup of coffee. The difference between the two is largely aesthetic, however there are some minor advantages to each that may help you choose. Ceramic advantages
- Slightly better heat retention
- Dishwasher safe
Plastic advantages
- More durable & transportable
- More affordable
Size guide
The most common size for the HarioV60 Coffee Dripper is the
02 version as it allows you to brew anything from a single cup up to 4 (though many find the
best results are with 1-2 cups). As such, if you need flexibility, we would recommend the larger model. If you are only going to be brewing a single cup at a time, the 01 (1 Cup) is a great option but please bear in mind that i
t's difficult to make coffee for 2 using the smaller size. Need filters?
Please note that normally the Hario Coffee Dripper does not come with filters included and they are needed to brew coffee. We've included the option to add 100 filters with your order using the drop-down menus above. When you run out, you can buy more paper filters here.
Brewing guide
Part of the beauty of the Hario V60 system is that it allows you to control your variables and experiment. Please treat the instructions below as a starting point but we would encourage you to make changes and see what works for you. Equally, different coffees may shine under slightly different brewing conditions.
- Boil about twice as much water as you actually need for the coffee
- Fold a paper filter along the seem (so it sits better in the cone) and place it inside
- Place the Coffee Dripper on top of your mug or server and rinse the paper filter with hot water
- Let the hot water sit to warm up all your brewing equipment
- Grind your coffee to a medium-fine setting - about 60g per litre (7-8g per 125ml cup)
- Discard the water you used to rinse the filter and then put the coffee grounds in the Coffee Dripper
- Tap t
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