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Hario V60: paper vs reusable filters
The V60 was designed around paper for a reason — but reusable options exist. What changes in the cup, and what to buy.
Checked against: Hario — V60 series page · Last verified: 2026-09-21
Hario developed the V60's ribbed cone and large single hole specifically to "easily reproduce the flavor of cloth drip coffee using a paper filter" — the paper filter isn't an accessory to this brewer, it's part of the design.
Paper filters
- Clean, bright cups: paper removes oils and fines, which is the V60's signature clarity. <arg_value>- Rinse before brewing to remove paper taste and preheat the cone.
- Hario's own filters are the documented default; third-party V60-format papers vary in thickness and drawdown.
Reusable options
The Hario catalog includes reusable filter options (metal and cloth formats for the V60). Expect a heavier-bodied, less pristine cup — metal lets oils and fines through; cloth sits between paper and metal but demands rigorous cleaning to avoid stale flavors.
Practical advice
- If you're learning pour-over: start on paper. Consistency first, experimentation later.
- If you brew several times daily: a reusable filter saves money and waste at a real flavor cost.
- Size matters: filters are sized to the dripper (01/02/03) — match them, or drawdown goes wrong.
See the V60 page for the design's verified background and manufacturer links.
Equipment in this guide
Safety: coffee equipment involves electricity, hot water, steam under pressure, and cleaning chemicals. Always unplug, cool down, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. This guide is informational and is not a substitute for the official manual or qualified service.