How to Brew with the V60 Ceramic Dripper 02

By Hario USA | Published: 2026-10-26

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to brew pour over coffee with the Hario V60 Ceramic Dripper 02. Step-by-step instructions, common mistakes, and tips for a balanced cup.

Quick Answer

Start with a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, a medium-fine grind, and water just off the boil. Follow the steps below for a clean, balanced pour over with the V60 Ceramic Dripper 02.

Why the V60 Ceramic Dripper 02 Brews Differently

The V60's conical shape allows for deeper layering of coffee grounds, which promotes even extraction when you pour correctly. The spiral ridges and lack of flow restriction give you full control over brew time, but they also mean your technique matters more than with flat-bottom drippers.

Ceramic retains heat well, helping the slurry stay hot throughout the brew. However, it also means the dripper takes longer to preheat, so rinse your paper filter with hot water before adding coffee.

What You Need Before You Start

Besides the V60 Ceramic Dripper 02, you'll need a gooseneck kettle, a scale, a timer, and a V60 paper filter (size 02). A burr grinder is strongly recommended for a consistent grind.

Use filtered water. The V60 is sensitive to water chemistry, and hard or chlorinated water can mute flavors.

Step-by-Step Brewing Guide

Prepare your filter and preheat: Fold the seam of a V60 02 paper filter and place it in the dripper. Rinse it thoroughly with hot water to remove paper taste and warm the ceramic. Discard the rinse water. If the dripper isn't fully preheated, your brew temperature will drop, leading to under-extraction.
Add coffee and level the bed: Add 20 grams of medium-fine ground coffee (about the texture of table salt) to the dripper. Gently tap or shake to level the coffee bed. An uneven bed causes channeling, where water finds the path of least resistance and leaves some grounds under-extracted.
Start the bloom: Start your timer and pour 40 grams of just-off-boil water (around 205°F/96°C) in a slow, circular motion to saturate all grounds. Wait 30 seconds as the coffee blooms. If the bloom is too short or uneven, you'll get a sour, under-extracted cup.
Pour in stages: Continue pouring in a spiral, starting from the center and moving outward. Add water in 3-4 stages, keeping the total brew time around 2:30 to 3:00. Aim for a final ratio of 1:15 (300 grams of water for 20 grams of coffee). Don't pour too aggressively or let the water level drop below the coffee bed between pours—this keeps extraction even.
Finish and enjoy: Let all the water drain through. Remove the dripper, swirl the coffee in your server or mug, and enjoy. Adjust grind size next time if the cup tastes bitter (grind coarser) or sour (grind finer). Brewing is iterative—small grind adjustments make a big difference in flavor.

The Dripper at a Glance

V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper 02 - Classic Colors: The V60 Ceramic Dripper 02 is made from Arita-yaki, a traditional Japanese ceramic with a 400-year history, and is handmade by a local craftsperson. This craftsmanship gives the dripper excellent heat retention and a durable, beautiful finish that enhances your brewing ritual.
V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper 02 - Classic Colors