Hario V60 Coffee Dripper Size 02

The classic first step into pour-over, and the cheapest way here to give someone a noticeably better cup. The V60 is a simple cone with one large hole and spiral ribs inside, so the speed of the pour shapes how the coffee tastes, which makes it rewarding for someone who likes to tinker. The 02 size makes a single mug or enough for two or three, and the plastic version costs very little while ceramic and glass look smarter on the counter. It brews through Hario's own cone filters, so add a pack, and like any pour-over it is far easier with a gooseneck kettle. Pick it for someone curious about light, bright coffee; for someone who wants zero technique, the AeroPress is more forgiving.