HARIO V60 MUGEN Dripper (Plastic)

Simple design, easy to use and consistent.

A twist on the classic. I find it works better with faster flow filters. I like the simplicity of it. Great when I can't figure out dialing in a specific bean.

TL;DR This dripper serves as a great entry point for people new to pourover brewing, and for those that don't want to fuss over pour technique (e.g,, flow rate, pulses, etc.). It's cheap and well-made.

The recipe card recommends a 1:12 ratio, which I find to be a bit too strong for the kinds of coffees I like to brew (light-roasted naturals). If you check out Tetsu Kasuya's instructional video, his coffee is roasted a lot darker, which I think works well for that method. I've found that stretching the ratio out to 1:15 works better for my kind of coffees. There's really nice sweetness, body, and acidity, though perhaps not as much complexity or clarity as you might get out of a standard V60, but the latter are notoriously finicky to get consistent results. So for the amount of effort you invest, you get very good results.

One thing to note is that you might want to use a kettle that's *not* a Fellow Stagg because it has a flow-restricted spout; in order to pour out 240-300 mL of water in 15-20 seconds (as per the recipe), you're better off using a standard tea kettle, if you have that on hand. Getting a level bed is less important with this brewer, since the single-pour method (with no further agitation) naturally leaves a layer of grounds clinging to the walls of the brewer.

Also, if using a Hario V60-02 paper filter, you kind of have to do an asymmetrical fold to get the filter to fit in the brewer properly (like, folding slightly off-parallel with the seam); check Brian Quan's YouTube video to see what I mean.

I like it for weekdays well I want to make a quick good cup of coffee and get out the door.

It's the perfect no fuss dripper for the office especially when the office kitchen is quite limited. Great for coffee breaks, it's efficient and light weight but still brewing an enjoyable cup of coffee.

Simple and consistent

I love this dripper. It is fun to learn the technique and makes a great cup of coffee without having to do the traditional amount of steps that the normal V60 dripper requires. Perfect for use in the morning when I have less time and energy. The design is also so pretty.