How to Use the V60 Ceramic Paper Filter Stand

By Hario USA | Published: 2026-10-24

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to load, store, and dispense V60 paper filters with the ceramic stand. Keep your brew station tidy and your filters clean.

Quick Answer

Load up to 100 V60 paper filters into the ceramic stand, then pull one from the sloped bottom whenever you brew. The design keeps filters clean and your counter organized.

Why Use a Dedicated Filter Stand

Storing paper filters loose in a drawer or on the counter can collect dust, moisture, or odors. The V60 Ceramic Paper Filter Stand holds the filters upright with minimal contact, so each sheet stays clean and ready to use. The sloped bottom also makes it easy to grab a single filter without touching the rest.

Because the stand is ceramic, it adds a stable, weighted base that won't slide around during your morning routine. It also looks intentional next to your dripper and kettle, turning a practical storage item into part of your pour over setup.

Step-by-Step: Using the V60 Ceramic Paper Filter Stand

1. Load the filters: Open the pack of V60 paper filters (tabbed or untabbed both work). Place the entire stack — up to 100 sheets — into the stand with the folded seam facing down. The stand is sized for V60 02 filters, so 01 or 03 filters will not fit properly. Check that your filters are V60 02 size before loading. Using a different size will cause loose stacking or jams.
2. Position the stand on your counter: Set the stand in a dry, stable spot near your dripper and kettle. The ceramic weight keeps it from tipping when you pull a filter. Avoid placing it directly under a dripping faucet or steamer wand. Keep the stand away from direct steam or splashes — moisture can cause filters to stick together.
3. Dispense a single filter: Grip the top edge of the outermost filter and pull upward and slightly outward. The sloped bottom lets the filter slide out cleanly. The rest of the stack stays in place. If two filters come out together, separate them before brewing — double layers slow the pour-over flow.
4. Refill when low: When about 10–15 filters remain, add a new stack on top. There is no need to remove the leftover filters. The stand holds up to 100 sheets total, so do not overfill. Overfilling can cause the filters to bulge and make single-filter removal harder.
5. Clean the stand occasionally: Wipe the interior and exterior with a damp cloth when you notice dust or coffee grounds on the surface. Ceramic is non-porous and easy to clean. Avoid abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the glaze. A quick weekly wipe keeps the stand looking clean and prevents old coffee oils from transferring to fresh filters.

Product Details

V60 Ceramic Paper Filter Stand: The slope at the bottom makes it easy to take out filters. Small contact surface between the paper filter and the stand keeps the filters clean. You can pull one filter without disturbing the stack, and the limited contact area reduces the chance of paper sticking or collecting dust.
V60 Ceramic Paper Filter Stand