How to Use the Tachikichi V60 Ceramic Dripper for a Clean Cup

By Hario USA | Published: 2026-10-28

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to brew a clean, balanced cup with the Tachikichi V60 Ceramic Dripper. Step-by-step guidance, common mistakes, and practical tips for pour over success.

Quick answer

To get a clean cup with the Tachikichi V60 Ceramic Dripper, use a medium-fine grind, preheat the ceramic, and pour in slow, controlled circles to keep the bed even and avoid over-extraction.

Why ceramic changes your brew

Ceramic retains heat far better than plastic or glass, which keeps the slurry at a stable temperature throughout the brew. That stability helps extract evenly, but it also means the dripper can steal heat if you don't preheat it—cold ceramic will drop your water temperature and lead to under-extraction.

The trade-off: heat retention vs. temperature control

Because ceramic holds heat, it's forgiving during longer brews, but it also means your water stays hotter for longer. If your water is too hot or your pour is too slow, you risk over-extraction and bitterness. Use a gooseneck kettle with a thermometer and start with water just off the boil (around 200°F) to keep things balanced.

Step-by-step brewing guide

Preheat the dripper: Place the Tachikichi V60 on your server or mug and rinse a paper filter with hot water. This warms the ceramic and removes paper taste. Discard the rinse water. A cold dripper will drop your slurry temperature—always preheat thoroughly.
Add coffee and make a well: Add 15g of medium-fine ground coffee (about the texture of sea salt) and gently tap to level. Use a chopstick or finger to create a small well in the center of the grounds. A well helps the first pour saturate all grounds evenly.
Bloom with a small pour: Pour 30-45g of water (just off the boil, ~200°F) in a slow spiral starting from the center, making sure all grounds are wet. Wait 30-45 seconds while the coffee blooms. If the bloom is less than 20 seconds, your beans may be stale—check the roast date.
Continue pouring in stages: Pour in 2-3 stages, adding water in slow spirals from the center outward, keeping the water level below the rim. Aim for a total brew time of 2:30-3:00 minutes. Pause between pours to let the bed settle—this prevents channeling.
Finish and swirl gently: When you reach your target weight (e.g., 250g for 15g coffee), give the dripper a gentle swirl to flatten the bed, then let the water drain completely. A flat bed at the end indicates even extraction—if it's muddy, grind coarser next time.

The dripper that makes it special

Tachikichi V60 Ceramic Dripper 02: This dripper is a collaboration with Tachikichi, a Japanese ceramics maker founded in Kyoto in 1752, and features artwork inspired by the Chōjū-jinbutsu-giga scrolls. The handcrafted ceramic body provides excellent heat retention, which helps you brew a clean, balanced cup when you follow the right technique.
Tachikichi V60 Ceramic Dripper 02