HARIO Dripper Black V60 Transparent Dripper 02, [粕谷 Model] KDC – 02 – B

I much preferred this ceramic version to my old stainless steel one. It sits better on my cups and produces excellent coffee with dampened Haroo filters.

I had been using a ceramic white v60 for years, and I repaired it once already. So I had gotten this with some apprehension: what if Hario changed the shape of the V60 dripper for this collaboration model?
But despite a slightly larger funnel hole at the bottom, it pours a perfectly solid coffee. It makes sense also because I have been using his v60 5 pour recipe for the longest time. Great purchase and looks awesome with my coffee items.

Shortly after receiving this brewer it became my go to choice. That is significant given the number of brewers I’ve purchased and used. The reason I like this so much is simply that it makes excellent coffee. I’ve found that a two pour process with a two minute bloom (3 x dose size) for two minutes, followed by an aggressive pour of about half the remaining water to assure sufficient agitation , then a slower gentler pour of the remaining water works well. Finish up with a gentle swirl. Draw down time added to bloom and pour time should total 5-6 minutes with a 24 gram dose.

The brewer manages the volume well even though it is the smaller 02 size. The draw down should be fast enough to allow a continuous pour after bloom as prescribed above. The lack of ridges at the bottom of the brewer help to slow things just the right amount.

Oh one more thing, the porcelain brewer needs to be rinsed to preheat it. But it will retain heat well after being rinsed sufficiently.

I’d buy this brewer again. I have also recommended it and will continue to do so.