HARIOV60 Drip-Assist, Size 02, Clear

I use a Goose-Neck kettle for my V60 pour overs at home every day but when I'm on vacation at a hotel, I bring a small electric kettle with a standard V-spout that is not nearly as accurate to pour into a V60 as a goose-neck kettle is. Same thing when I go camping and only have an open spout water kettle.So now, I take this Drip-Assist with me and make near perfect pour-overs when using a larger, v-spout water kettle (that normally is not very accurate to pour and sloshes out to much water).But if you already have a goose-neck pouring kettle, then I don't see how this Drip-Assist will help. You already have the accuracy of hand pouring in gentle circles without this. But if you use a wider V-spout kettle, then this will make your pour-overs really come out much better.This fits all 3 of my V60's: the plastic one, a glass one, and a thicker ceramic V60 and it works with all since it sits just inside the V60's cone.I tried my first Drip-Assist pour using the 40%-60% method (40% of the water in 2 pours, then 60% divided into 4 pours) and my dark roast turned out as good as my usual great coffee using just the V60 and a goose-neck kettle. I poured equally filling the inner and outer reservoir rings in the Drip-Assist. So its 5-stars, works as intended: to evenly distribute the water onto the grounds gently, but as I said, if you already have a goose-neck and a steady hand, you probably don't need this.

The media could not be loaded. This product helped and is a work around having to invest in a goose neck kettle for a pour over. It fits my Stanley pour over that was gifted to me by my daughter. This type of device has inner “tines” or “teeth” on the inside of the base of the ring that help to keep it perfectly stable and resting on the rim of my Stanley. It was not designed for my Stanley but to fit a specific circumference. The circumference measures 4 inches and 1/4 (one fourth) or 4 1/4”. This device evenly distributes the hot water between two “pour circles” or an inner and outer ring. Each ring serves a purpose and allows for the flow of water to be different because of how pour overs need the flow of the pour to be consistent at each point of the brewing process .I hope my review helps you decide on getting this product. I really enjoyed the original design of my Stanley but with this product it’s made making my cup of coffee just the way I like it. 😊

I drink pour over coffee exclusively, usually sticking with single origin light roasts. I was looking for a travel brew setup that would not upset me if I had to replace it if something was lost along the way. I had been enjoying using the Gabi Dripmaster B with a 4-pour recipe but it is no longer available for purchase and I did not want to risk losing it. I had watched The Coffee Chronicler's video on the Hario Drip Assist in the past (which includes two brew recipes he created). I decided to pick it up and see how it would work. I already had an opaque plastic Hario V60-02, so I just bought the Drip Assist without the V60. I used the The Coffee Chronicler Hario Drip Assist 'light roast recipe' from his video and that gave an even extraction and appears to solve many of the issues people report using the original recipe that comes with the Drip Assist. I have not tried the Osmotic flow recipe from the Coffee Chronicler's video video yet, but if you are using a dark roasted coffee, that may be up your alley. Combining the Drip Assist with a V60 and the Orphan Espresso Pico Travel Pouring Pitcher (silicone pouring pitcher that allows for slow, controlled pouring) makes for a nice travel (or home) brewing setup.The Hario Drip Assist fits my opaque plastic Hario V60-02, Hario Switch (02 size) and my glass April Brewer.The only negative I have experienced so far with this purchase was with the packaging. The box arrived with some oily, waxy coating covering it that would transfer to your hands on touch. No idea what it was. The box also must have been under a lot of pressure as the four prongs punctured the box. Fortunately, the Drip Assist was not damaged. It is really a shame because I like to keep the boxes so if I later decided to pass the unit on to someone else, they have the original packaging. As it is, I will be throwing away the box so that oily, waxy stuff doesn't get on anything else.

I drink pour over every morning (using top quality, single origin coffee, high end grinder) using a Hario V60 03 Dripper. My brews were somewhat inconsistent and couldn't determine why. I gave this gadget a try after watching a video my the inventor, Mr. Licotta. Glad I did! Now I get the same results every time I brew. I can only assume that I didn't pay enough attention to my pouring technique, but the Drip-Assist eliminated the inconsistency. I use it religiously and have recommended it to my fellow coffee nerds.

Only works with their proprietary pour over gadget - unless you cut the tabs off.

I can’t believe this set is around $15. You get the drip assist, plastic V60 and filters. This is an amazing starter set for anybody who doesn’t have a goose neck kettle. Even if you have a pour over kettle the drip assist is really nice to use while you practice your pouring skills. The plastic V60 is also perfect for heat retention.If you already own a V60 this is still a great deal. Give the V60 away to somebody who doesn’t have one and keep the filters and drip assist for yourself. It’s still a bargain!

I have tried brewing coffee with or without this handy device; using it's easier and more consistent. Yes, with a bit of practice and skill, you can master the pour-over, but with this, watch the scale, pour the water, and enjoy a consistently brewed cup of coffee every time. For all of those who say you don't need this, carry on; we enjoy a little help from time to time.