Hario VDC-02W Dripper V60 Size 02 White Ceramic Funnel

by Hario

Product Features

• Designed for manual, pour-over style coffee brewing.
• Brews one to three cups at a time.
• Works well with V60 size 02 paper or cloth filters.
• Very hands-on brewing, allowing you, the user, to control brewing time and temperature.
• Ceramic body is durable and helps prevent heat loss during the brewing cycle.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000P4D5HG
• Item model number: VDC-02W
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,350 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #2 in Kitchen & Dining > Tabletop > Serveware > Teapots & Coffee Servers > Coffee Servers

Product Description

In Japanese, HARIO means "The King of Glass". Since its founding in 1921, this Japanese company has been manufacturing glassware of the highest quality for general consumers and for industrial uses. This cone pour-over is designed to work with their cloth and paper filters to produce a superior cup of coffee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality coffee maker, December 27, 2010

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telsynth "telsynth" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hario VDC-02W Dripper V60 Size 02 White Ceramic Funnel (Kitchen)

This is a well thought out product. I've had many drip coffee makers over 3 1/2 decades and this is the best. It has a very large hole in the bottom and substantial ridges on the sides so clogging is unlikely if if used properly (Melitta filters can clog as they restrict flow and coffee ground too fine can be a problem as well). It has a wide base so I use it on top of my 4 cup coffee carafe. Warm the dripper under the tap before using, then time the water flow for 3 to 5 minutes and use a fork to make sure all the grounds are wet when beginning. Pour in the middle, only washing down the coffee stuck to the walls periodically using as little water on the sides as possible. I like this dripper because I can use a standard coffee filter. The Chemex filters are very expensive. Whatever you do, consider ridding yourself of plastic coffee makers with teflon warming plates--these products are carcinogenic.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Coffee, December 27, 2010

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C Mac (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hario VDC-02W Dripper V60 Size 02 White Ceramic Funnel (Kitchen)

This really makes a great cup of coffee. I really love it. In order for it perform, I suggest going out on the 'net and watching Youtube videos. There are several of how to really brew with it. Don't expect it to be less work or less time. It actually probably takes a little more effort than just scooping coffee into a drip maker, but the results are so much more enjoyable. Enough of bad coffee! Enjoy.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent French Press Alternative, March 2, 2011

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Ryan "Ryan" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hario VDC-02W Dripper V60 Size 02 White Ceramic Funnel (Kitchen)

The Hario V60 Manual Drip Cone

I've found that the Hario V60 is an excellent alternative to a French press.

First, the V60 has an elegant design, and a very sound construction. It is clearly well made. If you are interested in this type of product, it may be helpful to know that Hario sells a plastic version of this drip cone for about $9.00. So you should be asking yourself, why would I want to pay the extra money to upgrade to a ceramic model? For me, I don't like the idea of hot plastic being anywhere near my coffee (or food for that matter). The second benefit of the ceramic model is that it retains heat MUCH better than plastic. With the pour-over method of coffee brewing, you need to plan ahead and pre-heat your drip cone, carafe and coffee cup or you will end up with a luke-warm cup of coffee. The ceramic makes this much easier.

This product is not for everyone. If you prefer a Mr. Coffee that you can program to make your coffee for you, by all means skip the Hario. But, if you really care about the details of how your coffee is made, and you like being able to orchestrate the process yourself, the V60 is an excellent choice. I have a Bodum Brazil French press, which is equally well made. But I prefer the Hario. The French press extracts more caffeine from coffee than the manual drip method, it leaves sediment behind in the coffee, and studies have shown that French press style coffee may raise levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. I don't take the cholesterol claims all that seriously, but I do find them interesting. Coffee people are very passionate about their preferred brew methods, and I appreciate the people in the French press camp. For me, the V60 is an excellent way to brew coffee in the exact amount I want to drink. And it's delicious! This drip cone, paired with proper technique (search youtube), will bring out the full array of flavors from your beans.

I'm very happy with it, and give it 5 stars.