How to Use the Baton Dripper 02 for a Single Pour

By Hario USA | Published: 2026-10-29

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to brew a single pour with the Hario Baton Dripper 02. This paperless dripper uses bamboo byproduct and cuts plastic by about 50%.

Quick Answer

For a single pour with the Baton Dripper 02, use a medium-fine grind, a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, and pour steadily in a circular motion until you reach your target weight.

Why the Baton Dripper 02 Is Different

The Baton Dripper 02 is Hario's paperless dripper, part of a line designed to reduce environmental impact. It uses natural materials like bamboo byproduct and cuts plastic by about 50% compared to traditional drippers. This means you skip paper filters, which changes how you brew and what flavors you extract.

Because there's no paper filter, you'll get a fuller-bodied cup with more natural oils and fine particles. That's great if you like a richer mouthfeel, but it also means you need to control your pour and grind size carefully to avoid over-extraction or sediment.

Step-by-Step Single Pour Brewing

Measure and grind: Weigh 20g of coffee and grind to a medium-fine consistency, similar to table salt. This size balances extraction without producing too much sediment. Too fine a grind can clog the mesh and make the brew bitter.
Heat water and preheat: Heat water to 200-205°F (93-96°C). Pour some hot water through the dripper and into your server to warm everything up, then discard the rinse water. A cold dripper will drop your slurry temperature and under-extract the coffee.
Add coffee and bloom: Place the dripper on your server, add the ground coffee, and pour 40g of water in a slow circular motion to saturate all grounds. Wait 30-45 seconds for the coffee to bloom. Skipping the bloom leads to uneven extraction and a sour taste.
Pour in a steady stream: Continue pouring in a gentle, circular motion, keeping the water level below the rim. Aim to reach 300g total water by about 2:30 minutes. Pouring too fast can cause splashing and channeling, which ruins the flavor.
Finish and serve: Let all the water drain through. The total brew time should be around 3:00 to 3:30 minutes. Remove the dripper, swirl the server gently, and pour your coffee. If the brew runs longer than 3:30, grind slightly coarser next time.

Product Facts

"Baton" Dripper 02: The Baton Dripper 02 is part of Hario's new paperless dripper line, which reduces plastic by about 50% by using natural materials like bamboo byproduct. This eco-friendly design means you brew without paper filters, giving you a richer cup while cutting waste.
"Baton" Dripper 02