Beginner’s Guide to V60 Pour Over In need of a one-stop V60 Brew Guide? Here it is! All your V60 brewing questions answered, sharpish. Instead, I’d opt for the ceramic version which has a much more consistent flow rate. The glass model also brews great coffee but it’s very fragile. If you’re just a little bit clumsy – like most of us are in a caffeine-deprived early morning state – then go for the ceramic one.

Why V60? V stands for cone-shaped filers, whereas 60 represents the sloping angle of the dripper’s sides. Simple! The Hario V60 size is a critical factor to consider. The dripper is available in three different sizes that allow you to brew different amounts of coffee. The manufacturer uses a straightforward numbered system from one to three. Portability becomes a factor to consider if you wouldn’t use your V60 dripper exclusively at home. If you plan to go with your dripper on your camping trips, a plastic variation is a better option because they are lightweight and sturdy. Comparing the Hario V60 01, 02, and 03 This dripper size is available in most coffee shops. It is the smallest dripper making it the ideal option for coffee enthusiasts with limited space. You can brew 10 ounces (296 milliliters) of coffee.Claiming to be the original pour over coffee maker, the Melitta 1-Cup Coffee Cone is a great affordable entry-level option for manual brewing. This single-cup brewer is lightweight and easy to use. With a view-hole built into the base, the Melita design allows you to see into the cup to help prevent overfilling. Melitta filters are commonly available at the grocery store; however, any flat-bottomed #2 conical filter is compatible. Constructed from durable plastic, this dripper is also a decent option for camping or travel if you have room in your bag. This model seamlessly pairs the functionality of a French Press with the convenience that comes with a coffee dripper for a full-bodied, smooth taste. If you're using scales, stop pouring water just before the scale reads 220g (assuming your cup, dripper and coffee are directly on the scales!)

A gorgeous addition to your kitchen counter, this large capacity brewer produces a delightfully clean cup with balanced flavor and just the right amount of sweetness Add the ground coffee and pour hot water slowly in circular motions. You should pour your water in intervals and all your water should be in your V60 by two minutes. Give your V60 a gentle swirl after every pour to make sure your evenly extracting your coffee. Available in stainless steel and copper, the metal V60 drippers are pricier but more durable than the plastic and ceramic models. Despite their durability, the stainless steel and copper V60 drippers underperform in terms of thermal heat mass as they tend to absorb heat from the slurry more rapidly. As well as inventing a whole new method, Melitta’s new paper coffee filters brought a barely-seen-before coffee clarity. This deliciousness was miles away from the bitter, sediment-y coffee people were drinking at the time.You prefer a richer brew –If you’re looking for another pour over brewer with the quality of the Hario V60 but a slightly different style of coffee, look no further than the Chemex. The Chemex produces a deeper, richer cup and has the added bonus of being beautiful to look at. The stainless steel version is the most common one, but I don’t recommend it since the filter has a tendency to get clogged and therefore slow down the drip rate. Read more about that issue here. Especially, the bigger stainless steel version named ‘185’ suffers from this issue.

The Hario coffee dripper is the undisputed king of manual drip coffee. And for a good reason. The flavor is rich and nuanced at the same time with just the right amount of acidity.Pour over coffee makers are typically made out of the following four materials. They all have their pros and cons, so you should also keep that in your mind before making any decisions.

This brewer is best for someone with a good deal of experience, patience, and desire to learn. The V60 is an unforgiving brewer and requires quite a bit of love and attention before it’ll deliver the perfect brew. But when you get it right, the cup is clean, full of flavour, and fully expresses the true complexity of the bean. Regarding the brewing method, it is the same for the different Hario V60 sizes. However, the amount of coffee and water you’ll use will vary per the size of the V60 you’re using. The Different Hario V60 Material Options Pour over the rest of the water, using a circular motion. This step takes between 2 and 2.5 minutes. Watch your coffee drip drip drip through. It’ll all come through by the time you hit around 3.5 minutes. Definitely! The size of the Hario V60 dripper affects the brewing method you use and your coffee’s taste. For example, the V60’s size affects the amount of coffee you can brew at once. If you have a larger V60 size, you can brew more coffee. You’ll also require a coarser grind and longer brewing time to achieve your desired taste.With this dripper, feel free to play! As long as you follow the basic steps, you can choose any combination you want. When the timer reaches 3.5/4 minutes, all of your water should have dripped through. And there you have it, your total V60 brew time! The V60 is available in a number of different colours and materials, and that gives you flexibility. The classic white ceramic, made in Arita, Japan – the centre of Japanese ceramic craft since 1616 – has a modest, simple beauty. The plastic drippers (which are much less expensive), while they have a similar shape, don’t have the same solid feel, or the same thermal stability. We’ve taken off half a point for those (but given them full marks in the Price category, below).