Hario V60 Glass Coffee Dripper, Size 03, Black

Hario claims that the design of it's coffee drippers sets it apart from the competitors - and that the raised helical grooves combined and the larger opening at the bottom result in a better cup. Now, I am not an coffee engineer ;-), and I am not going to attempt to explain how this may or may not result in a better cup - but I will say that the Hario V60 has become my go to pour over dripper, and I have since given my others away!I currently own the V60 in both the 02 (one glass, one platic) and 01 (palstic only) sizes - I use the 01 and 02 in plastic for my backpacking trips, as it is always nice to have good coffee on the trail, and the plastic versions only weigh 2 ounces and are a lightweight method to make superb coffee in the backcountry! ALl you need other the dripper is a light paper filter - along with some coffee (pre-ground of course). I use the glass version at home. I like pour over as an option when I want to be able to choose how much coffee I want instead of having to make full pot, a full press, or something different than a shot of espresso.As most know, good coffee is more about the process of how you make it - along with using fresh ground coffee, and brewing at the right temperature for the right amount of time - there is a lot to consider and pay attention to if you are looking for the best cup - but if you take the time to learn it and experiment, you will be rewarded. Definitely take the time to search / research how others are making their coffee to supplement your process - you will find what works the best for you, and when you get better coffee, it will only serve to reproduce that cup over and over again. It is kind of fun!Some tips to using the Hario:- Make sure and pre-wet the filter inside the cone before putting your ground coffee in. I use hot / boiling water with my cup underneath - this serves many purposes - first it pre-heats the cup. Second, it forms the filter to the dripper. Third, it takes any paper taste out of the filter.- Grind your coffee on the finer side of the drip range - if it is too coarse, the larger hole will result in the coffee draining too quickly through the dripper, and not interacting with the grounds long enough. Experiement, and when you achieve a slow drip, and the taste is not too bitter or sour, you have nailed the grind.- Pre-infuse your grinds before brewing. What I do is first make a small divot / hole gently in the middle of your grounds after pouring them in the dripper. Pour enough water over your grounds to soak the coffee,just to the point where it begins to drip - then stop pouring and wait 30-60 seconds. For me, if I am making 14 oz of finished coffee as my target, I preinfuse with about 2 oz of water.- Pour SLOWLY, and do it in two or three phases. I pour about 4-5 oz of water in slowly, let it drip through, and then do it again. After two - three passes, I am done. I never pour the entire contents of my water in all at the same time.- Try to pour water in that is between 195 and 205 degrees - this range is the optimal temperature range for extracting / brewing coffee. Google SCAA or optimal brewing temp for coffee for more details. I utilize a Bonavita variable temperature kettle for my process, it makes keeping the water in the right range very easy.- Some of the ratios I use is 27 grams of coffee for 14oz of finished product, or 19 grams for 10 oz finished product.Try to drink the coffee in the first 10-15 minutes - coffee always tastes the best when it does not sit for any length of time....I would recommend the Hario V60 to anyone looking at trying pour over - it is cheap, has a proven design, is easy to use, easy to clean up, and makes one great cup of coffee.Thanks for reading!

This is without a doubt the best little coffee maker out there! I used a French Press for years and enjoyed the robust taste of the coffee. However, I always had to waste the last ounce or two due to cloudiness. Even though I set my grinder as coarse as I could, perhaps it wasn't coarse enough for the Press or the cloudiness is common to all French Presses. Anyway, off and on I'd check out availability of other methods and then would continue to use the Press. I didn't want a plastic drip pot due to plastic off-tasting and possible chemical leaking and these days the negative reviews of such pots are downright scary! Coffee from most other drip methods is too weak for me. I was on another of my searches here at amazon when I chanced upon this little guy. I liked that Hario Coffee Drippers are either ceramic or glass, that they are manufactured in Japan and that reviews are high. I figured it couldn't hurt to try. I'm so glad I did.While there are ceramic drippers available including the handle, I bought the clear glass with the red plastic handle but the handle does not come in contact with the water or coffee. If screwed on correctly it stays put but is easy to remove should you want to put the glass part in the dishwasher. The two parts look good together and as I said the handle stays on if installed property. Mine looks great over my red Chantal 20 oz coffee mugs. I bought the size 2 Hario which makes a 20 oz cup of coffee. I follow directions exactly which are included with the Hario. The entire process takes no longer than loading up a coffee maker or fiddling with the French Press and the coffee is the best I've had in a long time.Should anything happen to this dripper (it is glass), then I'll buy another immediately. I don't mind the paper filters since they are unbleached and they, along with coffee grounds, are biodegradable. Better that than loading my body up with plasticizers which also makes coffee taste bad. The Hario makes the best coffee ever! Another point, I had to add a little sweeter, usually maple syrup, to French Press coffee. Perhaps due to the paper filter I no longer need sugar yet the taste of the coffee is every bit as robust as it was with the Press and I use no more ground coffee than with the Press. I've always used cream and continue to do so with the Hario. BTW, mine came with the cutest red plastic coffee measuring spoon. It is totally cute and even though I avoid plastic, I use the Hario spoon. The coffee is in it all of 10 seconds. One rounded spoonful makes the perfect 20 oz of coffee for me. Great coffee maker!BTW, I have a Mr. Coffee cup warmer which I sit the cup on until the coffee is gone. Since it is a warmer and not a warmer upper, it does not burn the coffee. Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer for Office/Home Use, MWBLK

I like it a lot. The glass is thick and not fragile. The main thing I like is how big it is (size 03), so I can make bigger pours and walk away and my carafe fills up quicker. My old pour over was pretty small and I had to do like 6 pours and it took a while. The plastic thing snaps on and locks in place really securely. It can stand vertically on the counter (when not in use), without tipping over, but it could easily tip if you’re not mindful. I usually leave it upside down in my cabinet when not in use for that reason. I hate plastic things so this glass V60 is awesome