Reddit reviews Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filters, Size 02, 100 Count, White

Double the work for me, huh?

1. Cheapest that can truly get the job done (total about $100).
   v60
   filters
   stovetop kettle
   digital scale
   grinder
   mail order fresh beans
   
   
2. Upgrades that aren't necessarily just luxuries/wealth signaling (an additional $300 or so)
   scale with timer
   temperature controlled kettle or this one
   electric grinder refurbished
   single origin beans, maybe something like this, except find it from a local roaster who does a good job and can become your partner in producing your perfect cup

Look up Japanese coffee. Iced coffee ≠ cold brew. Maybe you need iced coffee, as /u/thecolbra stated.

What ratio of water to coffee are you using for cold brew? Some fines are normal, especially because the grounds you're buying are likely fine (the size of the grinds themselves). You can just filter it through a paper coffee filter if you wish to remove them.

Medium roast is between light and dark, essentially. Just the name for how long the coffee has been roasted.

I've had the Starbucks Iced Coffee you're talking about. I can't tell you exactly what to do to replicate it, but maybe try this:

Japanese iced coffee (essentially you brew coffee but use a mixture of ice and water to cool the coffee) + extra ice after it's done brewing + some heavy cream to taste + simple syrup (equal parts water/sugar) to taste.

I hate to tell you to buy another piece of gear if you aren't a big coffee drinker yet, but you can make Japanese iced coffee with a Hario V60-02 for cheap. Filters here.

This is just one idea--I'd see what others with more experience have to say first.

In order of importance, in my opinion. Now, while the grinder is pricey, it's very important to producing an exceptional cup. But I'd personally start lower grinder-wise to garner more appreciation for good grinders (unless budget ain't a concern, in which case go for it).

Lido E Grinder (all the Lido series grinders are back ordered I think)

V60 Dripper

Fino Pour Over Kettle

AWS Pocket Scale

[V60 filters (although I notice no difference between this and folded #4 filters that are much cheaper)]
(http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U7EOYA/ref=twister_B00Q60WESO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)

Video on technique

Where I personally like getting beans, but there are a lot of places for that

A cheap gooseneck kettle and a plastic Hario V60. You will need filters too.

If you want to spend a little more this set has it all.

Keep in mind that a scale is extremely helpful too. If you don’t want to spend the money on a grinder, which everyone is going to recommend, just get pre-ground, quality coffee. I recommend HappyMug online. Happy Mug makes great coffee and will grind it for you before shipping. They also have an awesome little timer for $5 that is helpful at first If you’re using your phone for recipes and stuff.

About a year and half ago I went from 0-60 with this setup:

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-VKB-120HSV-Buono-Drip-Kettle/dp/B000IGOXLS

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Dripper-V60-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM/ref=pd_sim_k_6

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-White-Filters-Brewer/dp/B001U7EOYA/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906139&sr=1-1&keywords=hario+v60+filters

http://www.amazon.com/Hario-MSS-1B-Mini-Coffee-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906080&sr=1-2&keywords=hario+hand+grinder

http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Digital-Multifunction-Kitchen-Elegant/dp/B004164SRA/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1349906101&sr=1-5&keywords=kitchen+scale

Here is a video I found about how it all works:
http://vimeo.com/34182806

The big thing is to use FRESH roasted beans (we're talking ~3 weeks old or less). If you are buying beans that don't have a date on em, try again. Hopefully there is a coffee shop around you that will sell their own roast (usually comes in a 12oz package). If not you can try the grocery store or order online (http://ceremonycoffee.com/ is a good start), it really depends on the city you live in.

I had always liked the aroma and taste of coffee in other things (ice cream specifically) but it wasn't until I got into beer that I really started to appreciate it. Hopefully this finds you well, feel free to send a message my way if you have any specific questions!

Yes, I understand that there are 2 product codes. By 3rd party, I meant that the filters were fulfilled by a 3rd party (i.e. not shipped by Amazon from an Amazon warehouse). When I ordered from Amazon, I was not able to find a clarifying differentiation between the two. When ordering the V60 02 100pack on Amazon, I've received both the tabbed, and non-tabbed. When Amazon was the 1st party vendor/shipper, I received non-tabbed. When ordering from Japan_to_Global_shop (fullfilled by amazon) I received tabbed filters.

Interesting - I'll see how the white filters go that I have coming in a couple days. These are the white ones I ordered - not sure how to tell if they use chlorine or not. Do you have any other filter suggestions for the Hario V60?

From experience, after about 7-8 days, the quality drops off a bit. By 10-12 days, I think there's a noticeable loss of flavor.

At the risk of sending you down a dangerous rabbit hole, this dripper is what I use with the OEM filters. When I'm on travel/vacation, I grind with the Hario mini which produces a nice, consistent grind (as inexpensive grinders go). AT 10-11 clicks out from the finest setting it will take about 2 minutes to grind 15-17 grams (enough for 350-400ml of water, and faster than said water will boil in a typical microwave).

If you batch your beans into zip-lok baggies (~1 weeks worth each) you can freeze them and they will easily hold for a month.


Other roasters of note in the area include Red Rooster (in Floyd) and ones who's name I can't remember in Draper - Sugar Magnolia on main sells the latter. Both are more expensive (those two ~$16-18/12oz) than Mill Mountain ($13-15/16 oz) and I've not found them "better". Then again, I'm not a big fan of modern, fruity/acidic coffee.

https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Glass-Coffee-Server-700ml/dp/B001V7DBMA is 13 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Ceramic-Coffee-Dripper-White/dp/B001RBTSMM is 8 bucks
https://www.amazon.com/Hario-Paper-Coffee-Filters-Count/dp/B001U7EOYA is 6 bucks

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you can always buy it separately.

For even lower cost a plastic V60 ($7.30 https://smile.amazon.com/Hario-Plastic-Coffee-Dripper-Clear/dp/B001RBTSMM/). Brandless doesn't appear to have filter on their site, and when I look up the 3rd party ones they would use they appear to be even more expensive than V60 filters ($8.62 for 80). https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001U7EOYA/ (100 count, white, tabbed, $6.40 for 100).

Edit: as far as quality I imagine it's identical to the Melitta pour over and it takes the same filters. Ceramic tends to suck a lot of heat out so it'll need a good preheat - a plastic brewer won't need as much of one. It's a good deal on a ceramic brewer but I wouldn't look at ceramic as being "better" in order to justify that deal.

• Espro P3 - French Press $70
  
• Hario V60 Glass Coffee Dripper (Size 03, Black) $21
  
• Hario V60 Misarashi Coffee Paper Filter (Size 03, 100 Count, Natural) $8
  
• Hario V60 Misarashi Coffee Paper Filter (Size 02, 100 Count, White) $6
  
• Bialetti 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker $27
  
• Bialetti Replacement Gasket & Filter for 6 Cup Espresso Maker $6
  
• Bodum Milk Frother, Latteo Milk Frother $24
  
• Hario V60 Glass Range Server (800ml, Clear, Size 03) $23
  
  Total: $185