Ideal for home brewing beginners and experts alike, the Hario V60 is renowned for enhancing bright notes and acidity.

1. What is V60 coffee?
2. How to use a V60 coffee dripper
3. V60 coffee FAQs:

• Grind size
• Coffee to water ratio
• Brew time
• Pros of V60 coffee
• V60 vs. AeroPress
• Where to buy a V60

What is V60 coffee?

The name ‘V60’ comes from its V shape and 60 degree angle, and it is available in ceramic, glass, plastic and metal. 

Invented in 2004 by Hario - a Japanese glass manufacturing company.

The name Hario is derived from the ancient Japanese words for glass: 玻璃王, and King 王, ō, and can be translated to ‘the King of Glass’.

Hario products are environmentally friendly, using minerals that are completely natural to refine heat-proof glassware.

The V60 produces bright, clean acidity that is well balanced and it’ll highlight fruity notes in your coffee. Coffee roasted to a filter profile and naturally processed work particularly well with a V60 as the boozier notes become even more pronounced.

How to use a V60 coffee dripper:

You’ll need:

• 16-17g coffee (grind size: medium-fine, filter profile)

• 250ml filtered water

• Kettle

• Timer

• Hario V60 dripper

• Filter papers 

• Scoop

• Scales 
  

Method

1. Boil your kettle and leave for 30sec- 1min before using.

2. Place filter V60 filter paper into the brewer and place V60 onto a mug, and wet the paper thoroughly with hot water. Discard the water.

3. Put your ground coffee into the brewer, shake out to level the bed and then poke a small dip into the centre of the coffee to make a well.

4. Place everything onto the scales and zero them. Have your timer ready.

5. Start the timer. Pour 50g water into the well in delicate spirals (avoid the paper).

6. At 30secs: Pour the rest of the water in the same manner until the weight reaches 250g.

7. Gives the brewer a gentle swirl to catch any dry grounds at the top and allow the coffee to finish draining through.

8. After 3-4mins, your coffee should have finished draining and is ready to serve!

Top Tip: We recommend using fresh, filtered water to allow for a fuller flavoured brew.

V60 coffee FAQs:

What grind size should I use for V60 coffee?

We recommend a medium to medium-fine grind. 

Each coffee particle will be between 0.5 - 0.75 mm in size, with a texture that’s slightly smoother than sand.

For tastiest results, grind your coffee just before you brew. This ensures you keep all the freshness and aromatics in your coffee that you’d typically lose when pre-ground.

However, if you don’t have access to a grinder we offer pre-ground options too.

What is the best coffee to water ratio for V60?

We recommend a ratio of roughly 1:15. 

This means that for every 16-17g of coffee you use you’ll need 250g of water.

Why should I choose a V60?

• Affordable: The Hario V60 comes in various models for different budgets

• Portable: Take your small coffee dripper with you wherever you go

• Great heat retention: The glass and ceramic V60 dripper helps keep your coffee warmer for longer

• Easy to brew: It’s a straightforward brewing style that you can pick up quickly
  

Want to know more about different ways to brew your beans?

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