Brewing Guide
Brewing Guide
Water temperature, ratio, step-by-step recipes and a dedicated timer tuned to your beans — for a consistent cup every time.
Choosing gear
Which dripper fits you? Compare 8 models
Choose by method, flavor and difficulty
Recommended gear for brewing
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Drippers
HARIO V60 Dripper (02)
The most widely used standard across the world’s specialty scene. Ribs and a conical shape optimize water flow for a bright, clean cup.
¥800–¥1,800
KALITA Wave Dripper 185
A flat bottom plus three holes keeps extraction stable. More beginner-friendly than the HARIO, with less variation at home.
¥1,500–¥3,500
ORIGAMI Dripper
A V60-style derivative with a beautiful form evoking traditional Japanese paper folding. Compatible with V60 paper.
¥3,000–¥5,000
Paper filters
HARIO V60 Paper Filters 02 (100 sheets)
If you use a V60, the genuine filters are the safe bet. Bleached has almost no paper smell; unbleached leaves a slight paper flavor but is gentler on the environment.
¥300–¥800
CAFEC Abaca Premium T-90
Manila-hemp blended for fast drainage — great when you want to bring out bright acidity. Popular with specialty roasters.
¥600–¥1,200
Drip kettles
Brewista Artisan Electric Kettle
Temperature setting (1°C steps), hold-warm and a timer. Full control over specialty’s “change the taste with water temperature.”
¥15,000–¥22,000
HARIO V60 Buono Drip Kettle
A standard with a narrow spout for full flow control. Works on gas and IH. Commonly used by boiling in an electric kettle and pouring over.
¥3,500–¥5,500
Takahiro Shizuku Drip Pot 0.9L
A Japanese artisan piece. Pricier, but a professional standard for clean cutoff and precise flow control.
¥7,000–¥11,000
Coffee scales
TIMEMORE Black Mirror Basic+
0.1g accuracy, a built-in brew timer and auto-tare. Plenty of function at under half the price of an Acaia — a driver of specialty’s spread.
¥5,500–¥8,000
Acaia Pearl S
Top-of-the-industry response speed and accuracy. Bluetooth app integration, for pros and serious hobbyists.
¥28,000–¥40,000
HARIO V60 Drip Scale
The cheapest way in. Timer and scale in one, tracking minutes, seconds and water weight together.
¥3,500–¥5,500
Coffee servers
HARIO V60 Range Server 600
Microwave-safe, heatproof glass with measurement marks. The standard that fits the V60 02 perfectly.
¥1,200–¥2,200
KINTO SCS Coffee Jug
A balance of design and function. Good-looking enough to bring straight to the table, and great as a gift.
¥2,800–¥4,500