Hario V60 Dripper Review

Unlike fully self-contained pour-over models like the Chemex Classic Series, the Hario V60 functions by sitting on top of your collecting vessel (fancy phrase for a mug).

The Hario V60 comes in three different sizes — 10 oz, 20 oz, and 30 oz — and comes in either ceramic, glass, plastic or metal.

Note: Not all size options offer each material, so check out the Amazon listing to see what’s available.

I also want to make a couple notes about the design differences between specific materials within the Hario V60 line:

• Ceramic: Fully made of ceramic, no concerns
• Glass: Glass body with plastic base, which sits on the mug
• Plastic: Fully made of plastic, some report cracking around 1 year
• Metal: Metal body with silicone base, which creates vacuum seal over mug and can cause issues with air displacement as mug fills with coffee

All sizes are compatible with mugs up to 4 inches in diameter, which is pretty darn big. The 20 oz model (size 02) is the standard size used in coffee shops. I wouldn’t get the 10 oz (size 01) unless you prefer thinner coffee or are OK with 8-10 oz cups.

See that ridged, vortex shape in the cross-section of the Hario V60? Those ridges stop the paper filter from sticking to the side of the cone, which prevents a vacuum from forming and ensures a constant, smooth flow.

This means you, the user, truly controls the brew speed as you manually pour hot water over the grounds.