How to Brew with the V60 Suiren Dripper Base
By Hario USA | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to assemble and brew with the V60 Suiren Dripper Base. Follow our step-by-step guide for a clean, flavorful pour over using the Suiren coffee dripper.
Quick Answer
To brew with the V60 Suiren Dripper Base, assemble the dripper with 12 ribs and a base, place it on your mug, add a paper filter, and follow a standard pour over technique.
Why Assemble the Suiren Dripper Properly
The Suiren Dripper is unique because it is modular: you build the dripper from individual ribs and a base. The base alone is not a complete dripper; it requires 12 ribs to form the cone. Proper assembly ensures the ribs align to create a stable structure and an even bed for coffee grounds.
Without the ribs, the base is just a flat platform. Assembling it correctly prevents wobbling and ensures the filter sits evenly, which is crucial for an even extraction.
Paper Filter Necessity
The Suiren Dripper requires paper filters for brewing. The open rib design means coffee would pass through without filtration, leaving grounds in your cup. Using a standard V60 paper filter (size 02) fits the cone and ensures a clean brew.
Always have filters on hand before you start; the dripper is not designed for metal or cloth filters.
Step-by-Step Brewing Guide
- Assemble the Dripper: Attach 12 ribs to the V60 Suiren Dripper Base, ensuring they fit snugly to form the cone shape. Check that the ribs are evenly spaced and the structure is stable before proceeding. A common mistake is assembling with fewer than 12 ribs, which can cause instability and uneven brewing.
- Place and Rinse the Filter: Place the assembled dripper on your mug or carafe. Insert a V60 paper filter (size 02) and rinse it with hot water. Discard the rinse water to preheat the dripper and remove paper taste. Skipping the rinse can result in a papery flavor and a cooler brewing temperature.
- Add Coffee Grounds: Add your desired amount of medium-fine ground coffee (about 15g for a single cup) and gently tap to level the bed. Uneven grounds can lead to channeling and inconsistent extraction.
- Bloom and Pour: Start your timer and pour twice the weight of coffee in hot water (about 30g) over the grounds. Wait 30 seconds for the bloom, then continue pouring in a slow, circular motion until you reach your target brew weight (e.g., 250g). Pour too fast and you'll overflow; pour too slow and the brew may stall.
- Finish and Enjoy: Wait for the water to drain completely, then remove the dripper. Give the coffee a gentle swirl in the server to mix, and pour into your cup. Letting the dripper sit too long after draining can over-extract and make the coffee bitter.
Product Facts
- V60 "Suiren" Coffee Dripper Base: The V60 Suiren Dripper Base is the compatible base for the Suiren Dripper and requires 12 individual ribs to build one complete dripper. You must order the base along with the ribs to create a functional dripper; the base alone cannot brew coffee.
V60 "Suiren" Coffee Dripper Base
