What grind size should I use for the V60?

Medium-fine — roughly table salt. Use total brew time as feedback: if a 15 g / 250 ml brew finishes much faster than about 2:30–3:00, go finer; if it drags past 3:30 or tastes bitter, go coarser.

V60 01 vs 02 — which size do I need?

The 01 is optimized for single cups (up to about 22 g of coffee). The 02 covers one to four cups and is the more versatile default if you sometimes brew for two or more.

Why does the V60 taste different day to day?

Its single large hole means flow rate depends on your grind and pour, so small inconsistencies show up in the cup. Lock down a repeatable recipe, weigh everything, and pour at a consistent rate — or switch to a flat-bottom dripper for more forgiveness.

V60 Recipes

Brand: HarioBottom: cone

The Hario V60 is the most influential pour over dripper ever made: a 60-degree cone with a single large hole and spiral ribs. Because the flow rate is set almost entirely by your grind and pour, it offers unmatched control — and hosts the deepest recipe ecosystem in coffee, from James Hoffmann's technique to Tetsu Kasuya's 4:6 method.

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Features & Brewing Notes

60° cone and large single hole put flow control in the brewer's hands
Spiral ribs let the filter breathe, keeping draw-down fast and predictable
Richest recipe library of any dripper — champion, brand and barista methods abound
Available in plastic, ceramic, glass and metal; 01 size for one cup, 02 for 1–4 cups

The V60 rewards precision: grind, water temperature, pour rate and agitation all show up in the cup, which is exactly why competition brewers love it. Expect bright, clean, acidity-forward cups that make single origins sparkle. Start with a proven recipe rather than improvising — the 4:6 method for structure, or Hoffmann's one-cup technique for simplicity — then adjust one variable at a time.

FAQ

What grind size should I use for the V60?: Medium-fine — roughly table salt. Use total brew time as feedback: if a 15 g / 250 ml brew finishes much faster than about 2:30–3:00, go finer; if it drags past 3:30 or tastes bitter, go coarser.
V60 01 vs 02 — which size do I need?: The 01 is optimized for single cups (up to about 22 g of coffee). The 02 covers one to four cups and is the more versatile default if you sometimes brew for two or more.
Why does the V60 taste different day to day?: Its single large hole means flow rate depends on your grind and pour, so small inconsistencies show up in the cup. Lock down a repeatable recipe, weigh everything, and pour at a consistent rate — or switch to a flat-bottom dripper for more forgiveness.

V60 Recipes

Features & Brewing Notes

FAQ

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