How to Use V60 Suiren Dripper Ribs for Even Extraction

By Hario USA | Published: 2026-10-30

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to assemble and brew with Hario's V60 Suiren dripper ribs for a balanced, even pour-over extraction. Step-by-step guide with common mistakes.

Quick answer

Assemble 12 ribs and a compatible base to form the Suiren dripper, then brew with a standard V60 paper filter for even extraction.

Why the Suiren ribs improve extraction

The V60 Suiren dripper replaces the solid wall of a classic V60 with individual ribs that sit loosely in a base. This design allows water to flow more freely around the coffee bed, reducing channeling and promoting even saturation. The open structure also makes it easier to see the water level during the pour.

What you need before starting

You will need 12 Suiren ribs (two 6-count packs), a compatible Suiren base, and standard V60 paper filters. The ribs are available in multiple colors, so you can mix packs to create a custom look. The base is sold separately and is required for the dripper to function.

How to brew with the Suiren ribs

1. Assemble the dripper: Place the Suiren base on your server or mug. Insert 12 ribs into the base so they stand upright and form a cone. Make sure they are evenly spaced and stable. If the ribs feel loose, double-check that you have exactly 12 and that the base is compatible.
2. Insert the filter: Fold the seam of a V60 paper filter and place it inside the assembled ribs. Rinse the filter with hot water to warm the dripper and remove paper taste. Discard the rinse water. Do not skip the rinse – it prevents paper flavor and preheats the brewer.
3. Add coffee and bloom: Add your ground coffee (medium-fine, similar to table salt). Pour twice the coffee weight in hot water (about 205°F) over the grounds, saturating all of them. Wait 30 seconds. A common mistake is pouring too fast during bloom – go slow to ensure even wetting.
4. Main pour in stages: Pour the remaining water in 3-4 slow, concentric circles, keeping the water level below the top of the ribs. Avoid pouring directly onto the filter paper. If the drawdown stalls, your grind may be too fine – try a coarser setting next brew.
5. Let it drain completely: Allow all water to pass through the coffee bed. The total brew time should be 2:30–3:30 depending on dose and grind. Remove the ribs and base, then serve. If brewing takes longer than 4 minutes, the extraction may be over-extracted and bitter.

Product facts

V60 "Suiren" Dripper Ribs, 02, 6 count: Build your own personalized Suiren dripper from 6 count packs in Blue, Green, Purple, Red, White or Yellow. Each dripper requires 12 ribs and a base. You need two packs of ribs to complete one dripper, and the color options let you customize the look without affecting brew performance.
V60 "Suiren" Dripper Ribs, 02, 6 count