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 lovers who enjoy a slow, hands-on ritual and like being in control of 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
Pour-over is coffee's version of a deep breath. You warm the cup, bloom the grounds, watch the coffee swell and settle, and pour in slow circles. The V60 is the dripper many specialty cafés reach for, and the reason is control. Its single large opening lets the coffee drain as fast as you allow: pour quickly for a lighter, brighter cup, or slowly for more body. The spiral ribs inside let air escape so the water flows evenly.
Every cup teaches you something. Small changes in grind and pour show up in the taste, which is the fun of it. A gooseneck kettle makes a steady pour much easier, and a scale with a timer helps you repeat the cup you loved.
Complete the kit with a burr grinder such as the Baratza Encore. Our V60 recipe walks you through your first brew, step by step.
Little ritual, big difference: warm the ceramic with hot water before brewing. A cold dripper quietly steals heat from your first pour.
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 if dropped, so treat it like your favourite mug.
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