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Hario V60 Plastic Coffee Dripper 02 - Clear
Description
The World's Most Iconic Pour-Over. Now in a Virtually Indestructible Design.
The Hario V60 is the dripper that changed specialty coffee. Used in championship barista competitions, trusted by top cafés worldwide, and loved by home brewers who want full control over their cup — the V60 is the gold standard for manual pour-over brewing. And this plastic version? It's the same legendary dripper in a lightweight, shatterproof, travel-ready form that costs less than your average bag of specialty beans.
If you're serious about pour-over coffee — or just getting started — the Hario V60 Plastic Dripper 02 is the best place to begin.
Why the V60 Plastic Dripper?
The V60 plastic dripper isn't a compromise. It's actually the preferred choice for many professional baristas and specialty cafés for one important reason: heat retention. Plastic holds temperature better than ceramic and far better than glass, meaning less heat is absorbed by the dripper itself during brewing. More heat stays where it belongs — in your coffee — for more consistent extraction from start to finish.
Add to that its virtually indestructible build, featherweight portability, and an approachable price point, and the V60 plastic becomes the most practical version of an already legendary brewer. It's equally at home on a café pour bar, a camper's cookstove, or a hotel room desk.
Key Features
Iconic 60° Conical Shape
The V60's signature cone geometry creates a deeper coffee bed than flat-bottom drippers, forcing water to travel further through the grounds toward the single bottom outlet. This extends contact time and promotes even, thorough extraction — resulting in a clean, nuanced cup that highlights the character of your beans.
Spiral Ridges for Airflow
The interior spiral ribs allow air to escape freely as water flows through, creating space between the filter and the dripper walls. This prevents suction and ensures the flow rate is controlled entirely by your pour — giving you creative control over body and strength.
Single Large Outlet
Unlike multi-hole drippers that limit flow, the V60's single large outlet means flow rate is dictated entirely by your pour speed and grind size. Pour fast and light for a delicate, tea-like body. Pour slow and steady for a heavier, more intense cup. The brewer responds directly to your technique.
Superior Heat Retention
Plastic retains heat better than ceramic or glass during brewing, keeping your brew temperature stable throughout the pour. This is why many professional baristas actually prefer the plastic V60 over its glass or ceramic counterparts for competition and daily use.
Lightweight & Shatterproof
At a fraction of the weight of ceramic or glass versions, this dripper is ideal for travel, camping, office use, or any situation where dropping your gear is a real possibility. Pack it in a bag without a second thought.
Easy to Clean
Rinse under warm water and it's done. No special care, no fragile parts. The smooth interior surface doesn't trap grounds and dries quickly.
Includes Measuring Spoon
A polypropylene coffee measuring spoon is included to help you get started right away.
Technical Specifications
- MPN: VDR-02-T
- Capacity: 1–4 cups
- Width: 5.3 in (137mm)
- Depth: 4.5 in (116mm)
- Height: 4.0 in (102mm)
- Material: Acrylonitrile-styrene resin
- Includes: Measuring spoon (polypropylene)
- Filter Compatibility: Hario V60 02 paper filters (sold separately)
- Care: Hand wash or dishwasher safe
- Origin: Made in Japan
What's Included
- Hario V60 Plastic Coffee Dripper 02
- Coffee measuring spoon (polypropylene)
- (Hario V60 02 paper filters sold separately)
How to Brew the Perfect V60 Pour-Over
The V60 rewards good technique — and once you have a recipe dialed in, it's remarkably repeatable. Here's a simple starting point:
What You'll Need:
- Hario V60 Plastic Dripper 02
- Hario V60 02 paper filters
- Gooseneck pour-over kettle — essential for control
- Coffee scale with timer
- Freshly ground coffee — medium-fine grind
- Water heated to 93–96°C (200–205°F)
Basic Recipe (1 cup / ~300ml):
- Coffee: 18g
- Water: 300ml
- Grind: Medium-fine
- Target brew time: 2:30–3:30 minutes
Steps:
- Place the V60 on your mug or pour-over server. Insert a Hario 02 paper filter.
- Rinse the filter thoroughly with hot water. Discard rinse water. This removes paper taste and pre-heats the dripper.
- Add 18g of freshly ground coffee. Shake gently to level the bed.
- Start your timer. Pour 50ml of water evenly over the grounds for the bloom. Let sit for 30–45 seconds while CO2 releases. A good bloom means fresh coffee.
- Continue pouring in slow, steady circles — working from the center outward. Pour in stages (every 30–45 seconds) until you reach 300ml total.
- Let the coffee drain completely. Total brew time should land between 2:30 and 3:30.
- Remove the dripper, discard the filter, and enjoy.
Pro Tips:
- A gooseneck kettle isn't optional — it's what makes V60 brewing controllable. Standard kettles pour too aggressively and unevenly for a consistent extraction.
- If your brew drains too fast (under 2 min), grind finer. If it drains too slow or clogs (over 4 min), grind coarser.
- The bloom matters more than most people think. If your coffee doesn't bloom, it's not fresh — and you'll taste it.
- Pre-heating the dripper even on the plastic version makes a difference. Just pour the filter rinse water through before adding grounds.
- Pouring in circles from center outward keeps the bed agitated evenly, preventing channeling.
Hario V60 Plastic vs. Other V60 Materials
V60 Plastic vs. V60 Ceramic
Both produce identical cups — the brewing mechanism is the same. The ceramic version looks beautiful and has a premium feel, but absorbs more heat from your brew water (especially when cold) and is breakable. The plastic version retains heat better, weighs almost nothing, and is shatterproof. For everyday home use, travel, or café pour bars where durability matters, plastic wins on practicality. Ceramic wins on aesthetics.
V60 Plastic vs. V60 Glass
The glass V60 is stunning — you can watch your brew through the sides — but it's the most fragile version and has the worst heat retention of the three materials. The plastic dripper beats it on durability, heat stability, and price. Unless you specifically want the visual experience of a glass dripper, plastic is the smarter daily driver.
V60 Plastic vs. Chemex
The Chemex uses a much thicker filter that removes almost all oils from the cup, producing an extremely clean, delicate brew — almost tea-like. The V60 produces a slightly fuller-bodied cup with more expressive flavor. The Chemex is also a server and brewer in one (great for brewing multiple cups), while the V60 requires a separate server. For single cups with more flavor complexity, V60. For brewing 2–4 cups at once with maximum clarity, Chemex.
V60 Plastic vs. Kalita Wave
The Kalita Wave uses a flat-bottom basket and three small holes, which limits flow rate and makes extraction more forgiving and consistent — great for beginners. The V60's open bottom and steep cone require more attention to pour technique but reward skilled brewers with greater control and a wider flavor range. If you want something easier to nail consistently, start with the Kalita. If you want the most expressive cup and are willing to practice, the V60 is the more powerful tool.
V60 Plastic vs. Hario Switch
The Hario Switch is a hybrid brewer that combines V60 pour-over with immersion steeping. It's more forgiving than a pure V60 and produces a fuller-bodied cup. If you want the most control and the cleanest, most nuanced cup, stick with the standard V60. If you want more body and more consistent results with less technique, the Switch is worth the step up.
What Coffee Works Best in the V60?
The V60 is at its best with light to medium roast single-origin coffees — beans with complex flavor profiles that benefit from a slow, careful extraction. The clean, filtered cup lets fruit notes, floral aromas, and bright acidity shine through in a way that darker roasts or immersion brewers can obscure.
Our single-origin coffees are sourced through direct trade relationships, which means you're getting beans with a traceable story and a flavor profile worth exploring. Brew them in the V60 and you'll taste exactly what origin, altitude, and processing method can do.
About Hario
If you're searching for an eco-friendly coffee brand with a rich heritage, look no further than Hario—the self-proclaimed "King of Glass." Established in Tokyo in 1921, Hario originally focused on creating heatproof glass for medical and laboratory purposes, showcasing their commitment to precision and quality from day one.
Through extensive research and development, Hario created glass made from 100% natural materials, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability. Their commitment didn't stop there—they pioneered a revolutionary approach to glass manufacturing, proving that glass could be produced using electricity instead of oil, dramatically reducing pollution and promoting a cleaner planet.
In 1948, Hario expanded from laboratory equipment to household products, bringing their expertise in precision manufacturing to everyday coffee and tea brewing. Today, their product line includes the iconic V60 drippers, precision kettles in multiple finishes, manual grinders, brewing scales, filters, and more—all designed with the same attention to quality and environmental responsibility that has defined the brand for over a century.
Frequently Asked Questions
The V60 02 uses Hario V60 size 02 paper filters. These come in white (bleached) and natural (unbleached) versions. White filters are slightly more neutral in flavor; natural filters have a mild paper taste that most people don't notice after a proper rinse. Both work great. Browse our coffee filter collection to stock up.
Yes, but it has a steeper learning curve than some other drippers like the Kalita Wave. The open bottom and fast flow rate mean pour technique matters more here than with forgiving flat-bottom brewers. That said, the V60 is so well-documented online — with thousands of recipes, tutorials, and community resources — that beginners actually have more support for the V60 than almost any other manual brewer. Start with a consistent recipe and a gooseneck kettle and you'll be making great coffee within a few sessions.
Plastic retains heat better than ceramic or glass, which means more stable brew temperature throughout the extraction. Many competition baristas specifically use the plastic V60 because it produces more consistent results cup to cup. The price is also a non-issue for cafés that go through equipment regularly.
The 02 size brews 1–4 cups per session (roughly 120–600ml of brewed coffee). It's the most versatile size and the most popular — big enough for a generous single cup or a small pot to share, small enough to not feel wasteful for solo brewing.
Strongly recommended. A standard kettle pours too fast and too wide to control the bloom and subsequent pours accurately. A gooseneck kettle gives you precise control over flow rate and direction, which directly impacts extraction evenness and brew time. It's one of the highest-impact upgrades you can make to your pour-over setup. Browse our gooseneck kettle collection.
Rinse with warm water after each use. It's also dishwasher safe for a deeper clean. The smooth plastic interior doesn't trap grounds or oils and doesn't require any special maintenance. Avoid abrasive scrubbers that could scratch the surface over time.
Size 01 brews 1–2 cups, size 02 brews 1–4 cups, and size 03 brews 1–6 cups. The 02 is by far the most popular and the size most recipes are written for. Unless you're regularly brewing for 5–6 people at once, the 02 is the right choice.
Absolutely — the V60 is one of the best drippers for Japanese-style iced pour-over. Brew directly onto ice using half the water you'd normally use, and the coffee dilutes to perfect strength as the ice melts. The clean, bright flavor profile of V60 coffee translates beautifully cold.