Hario V60 Switch immersion dripper - glass with black base - size 02 (SSD-200-B)

The Hario V60 Switch immersion dripper (SSD-200-B) is a V60 cone of heatproof borosilicate glass on a silicone base with a valve, so the coffee steeps in the water before it drains into your cup or jug. Left open, it brews like a standard V60 pour-over. Each brew gives about 200 ml.

How the Hario V60 Switch works

The Hario V60 Switch uses a stainless steel ball in the base to block the outlet. With the switch pushed up, the hot water stays in the cone with the grounds. Press the switch until it sits flush with the base and the coffee drains through the paper filter. According to Hario, steeping gives an even extraction and a clean cup without sediment, and a favourite recipe is easy to repeat. A standard Hario V60 glass dripper in size 02 has no valve and lets the water run straight through.

Brewing with the Hario V60 Switch

Brewing with the Hario V60 Switch takes a jug underneath, a V60 paper filter size 02 and Hario's own recipe:

1. Fit the filter and push the switch up.
2. Add 20 g of medium-ground coffee and about 240 ml of hot water.
3. Steep for about 2 minutes; stir for a stronger brew.
4. Press the switch gently and let it drain.

Then adjust grind and steeping time to taste. The Switch is dishwasher safe and all parts come apart; keep track of the steel ball. Hario Co., Ltd. began making laboratory glass in 1921 and makes the Switch in Japan. More from the brand is on our Hario page.

Hario V60 Switch specifications

• Brand: Hario
• Model: SSD-200-B, size 02
• Capacity: about 200 ml
• Materials: borosilicate glass cone, silicone rubber base, PCT plastic switch, stainless steel ball
• Colour: Black
• In the box: dripper and 40 V60 paper filters size 02 (no jug)
• Dishwasher safe: yes
• Dimensions: 118 × 115 × 133 mm
• Made in: Japan