Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02
The Hario V60 Ceramic 02 is the classic cone pour-over dripper, handmade in Japan from Arita ceramic, with spiral ribs and one large opening that lets your pour control the flow.
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Counter space
- Compact
- Maintenance
- Low
- Makes
- Filter coffee
Our take
Buy it if
Filter coffee drinkers who enjoy a hands-on ritual and want control over every cup.
Think twice if
Needs V60 size 02 paper filters
Advantages and limitations
Advantages
- One large opening lets you control flow with how fast you pour
- Ceramic holds heat well once preheated
- Handmade by craftspeople in Japan from Arita ceramic
- Spiral ribs inside the cone help water flow evenly through the grounds
Limitations
- Needs V60 size 02 paper filters
- Technique-sensitive: pour speed changes the taste
- Ceramic can break if dropped
Overview
The V60 is the dripper most specialty cafés use for pour-over, and the reason is control. Its single large opening means the coffee drains as fast as you let it: pour quickly for a lighter, brighter cup, or slowly for more body. The spiral ribs inside let air escape so the water flows evenly.
That control is also the learning curve, because small changes in grind and pour show up in the cup. A gooseneck kettle makes a steady pour much easier, and a scale with a timer helps you repeat a recipe you like.
Complete the kit with a burr grinder such as the Baratza Encore. Preheat the ceramic with hot water before brewing so it doesn't cool the coffee.
Specifications
- Brand
- Hario
- Model
- V60-02W
- Category
- Pour-Over
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Maintenance
- Low
Compatibility & maintenance
Takes Hario V60 size 02 paper filters and sits on most mugs and carafes. Use a medium-fine grind.
Rinse with hot water after each brew and wash with mild soap now and then. Ceramic is heavier than plastic and can chip or break if dropped.
Questions about the Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper Size 02
What filters does the Hario V60 02 use?
Hario V60 size 02 paper filters. Rinse the filter with hot water before adding coffee.
What grind size should I use in a V60?
Medium-fine. If the brew drains much faster than about 3 minutes, grind finer; if it is much slower, grind coarser.
Do I need to preheat a ceramic V60?
Yes. Ceramic holds heat well once warm, but a cold dripper takes heat from your first pour, so rinse it with hot water first.
Do I need a gooseneck kettle for a V60?
It is not essential, but a gooseneck such as the Fellow Stagg EKG makes a slow, even pour much easier.
How we researched this
This is a researched profile compiled from manufacturer documentation and the sources below. We have not tested this equipment ourselves. Our editorial policy.
- Manufacturer details from the amazon.com listing (ASIN B000P4D5HG), checked 30 Oct 2026