Hario V60 Drip Scale, Black (New Model)

The Hario V60 scale and timer is right off the bat a solid unit. The batteries last forever and you'll get a durable, reliable precision worthy of the Hario name. And trust me, the Hario name is trumpeted enough it's like those people who will only drive on Goodyear tires when Yokohama tires absolutely kick butt also.Time and temperature are critical for great cooking, and the same could be said for specialty coffee preparation. When I say specialty coffee I do not mean snooty, upscale coffee, I mean the kind of coffee we as a culture are evolving into now that the days of oil in your cup are almost over.Trust me, a lot of Starbucks and Peet's and other purveyors are really just the "new" oil in your cup and their product is medium quality at best. If you are still getting your coffee from a reservoir or some sort of holding system, understand this: coffee is meant to be brewed and drunk fresh. No holding time, no sugar (some of the beans out there are so sweet you would put your ordinary go to amount of sugar in it, taste it and know it was too sweet) and milk not cream.Why mild and not cream? It's technical, but it's called 'the protein bridge.' Most baristas will not know what that means. If you find one who does, stick with them and ask them for a pourover and if they do it right (no guarantee they will) you will understand you can never go back to drip coffee ever again.Hey, I didn't start the revolution of coffee, somebody else did, but I sure don't want to lose that war and neither do you.There are big, big changes going on in the coffee world, and you want to be a part of the change.So, you personally do not have to get a Hario V60 right now, but you eventually should and you should also eventually learn to source, grind, weigh, time the brew and serve properly your own cup of coffee and there is a very, very important reason why.Because your barista won't. Big coffee chains and little ones are interested in money, not serving the best product possible, though they say they are. Only a small percentage of the dozens and dozens of baristas I have tested throughout the bay area (San Francisco) have gotten better than a D on the proper pourover process.Why is this important, because if you don't miss a step, the cup you enjoy (and most people don't even know how coffee should be drunk, truthfully) is in a word, transcendent.You need to get on to the fact I have that you have been severely under served by your coffee industry in general for a long, long time for a simple reason:..you can still make a lot of money serving absolute crap and there are very, very few other (except for perhaps the software business) businesses - not even the food business can pass this test most of the time - can do that.There are a gillion convenience stores that will witness for me to this fact.Some of you will too.Why all this hustle and bustle about coffee? Oh, my friends, it's for the most special reason of all.It has finally gotten out, after years of divisiveness between coffee connoisseurs and coffee consumers that coffee is, and always was, the most complex and sophisticated flavor on the planet in all history, and for a long, long time to come.This sole and single fact has driven the coffee consumption of the planet from half a billion cups in 2012 to a trillion cups today.Yes, a trillion cups of coffee are consumed on Earth every year.This staggering metric is confession to the relationship we all have with the coffee bean. It goes way back, it has big mojo. Because we have had such a ritualistic and long lived relationship with this one flavor more than any other flavor in all time, it isn't until now we are elevating ourselves culturally through what we drink.I don't think all of you will agree with me, but the age of the end of alcohol as the number one go to beverage is at hand and coffee is the winner for all time. That is why the bean has been more fully dimensionalized only this late in culture due to the realization of this. Those dimensionalizations have taken the form of coffee kambutcha (which is kind redundant because coffee is already a fermented food and just enough fermented not to need 'kambutchalizing') but those of you addicted to sensory front kicks on your tastebuds, and its evil sidekick 'under-flavoring' can take a pass on my advice.So unless you are a geek like me and would buy a Brewista II over a Hario, just for the slight added features but didn't want to afford the price differential, the Hario V60 can be a well deserved choice.The Lone Comic circleR

About two years ago I started to get really in to home coffee brewing, moving beyond drip and instant on the quest for a better cup. At some point it became apparent that if I was to continue in my journey I was going to need a scale to really hone my craft. As I researched I decided that I was gonna take the leap and buy something towards the top of the line. After settling on this unit I couldn't be happier.First and foremost, the build quality. This unit is solidly built and despite having an entirely plastic exterior doesn't feel cheap at all. The scale itself has a pleasent heft. This weight, along with the rubber feet on the bottom, keep the scale firmly in place while operating. In a nice nod to space saving sensibility, the scale even has a mounting hole on the back, much like you might expect on a wall clock. Even when not hung up, the scale has a small form factor and is both unintrusive on the counter and easy to stash away.Functionally, the scale delivers as well. The display is easy to read and the built in timer function is invaluable. It's nice to have one less thing to manage when handling your kettle, moving the brew device, and focusing on your pour. The "buttons" (more accurately they are touch sensitive spots) are easy to press and hardly ever misregister even a light tap. The built in auto-off feature ensures that you don't run down the battery while you're off enjoying your perfectly brewed cup. The scale reads and updates quickly, and the decimal level precision is perfect for those who want exacting control over their coffee experienceIf there is one point of weakness with this scale, it's in a particular nuance of the the measuring. When tareing the scale during operation (for instance in between blooming the grounds and pouring) the decimal precision is lost if the brew method you choose happens to be on the hefty side. However, in my experience the quick updating gram level accuracy has been more than adequate.This minor drawback, however, is not enough to warrant even the slightest deduction in score. This Hario scale sits nicely in that price point where you're definitely getting the bang for your buck. Anyone who is looking for a sturdy, consistent scale designed with coffee in mind should not hesitate to pick one of these up.

Accurate, low profile and fits easily on Barista Express drip tray. The integrated timer is quite helpful. Only four stars because after some use the scale will lose its mind and just display either nothing or random letters and numbers. Taking out one of the batteries and then putting it back in fixes the problem for a while. Perhaps this is just a glitch particular to our scale.

The Hario V60 Drip Coffee Pour Over Scale stands out as a highly reliable tool for any coffee brewing enthusiast, particularly those who are keen on perfecting their pour-over technique. One of its key strengths is the accurate readings it provides, ensuring that every cup of coffee is brewed with precision.Ease of use is another significant advantage. The scale's design is intuitive, making it straightforward to operate. The display is clear and easy to read, which is crucial when measuring out coffee and water to achieve the desired strength and flavor.It's important to note that to get the most out of this scale, a thorough read of the manual is advisable. Proper setup and calibration are essential for ensuring the best possible precision, a step that some might overlook but is crucial for optimal performance.Overall, the Hario V60 Drip Coffee Pour Over Scale is a must-have for those who take their coffee brewing seriously and value accuracy and ease of use. Its precision and user-friendly design make it an excellent investment for enhancing your coffee-making experience.