Hario V60 Glass Pour-Over Coffee Dripper, Size 03, 1–6 Cups

A bigger V60 for coffee worth sharing

The Hario V60 Glass Dripper Size 03 is a manual pour-over coffee brewer made from heatproof borosilicate glass with a black polypropylene holder. Rated for 1–6 cups, it’s the larger V60 for mornings when you’re filling more than one mug or making a batch to share.

If you like being involved in your coffee, this is the appeal: you choose the beans, grind size, water amount, and pace of the pour. There’s no button deciding the recipe for you. Just a filter, fresh grounds, hot water, and a little attention.

Is size 03 right for you?

Choose the 03 if you regularly brew for two people with big mugs or want room for a larger batch. Hario’s 1–6 cup rating refers to small coffee servings, not six full-size travel mugs. Match your recipe to the amount of coffee you actually want to drink and use a server large enough to hold the finished brew.

You can make a smaller brew in the 03, but if you mostly brew one cup at a time, a smaller V60 may be a better fit. This model uses Hario V60 size 03 cone-shaped paper filters. Choose the matching size rather than size 02 filters.

What makes it a V60?

• 60-degree cone: Guides water through a coffee bed that’s deeper toward the center.
• Spiral interior ridges: Create space between the paper filter and the glass so air can escape as the coffee drains.
• Hands-on brewing: Your grind and pouring technique influence how quickly the water moves through the grounds and how the finished coffee tastes.
• Clear glass construction: Lets you see the filter and coffee draining as you brew, with a clean look that fits an everyday coffee setup.
• Black holder and handle: Support the glass cone while keeping the design straightforward.

Getting started without overthinking it

Set the dripper securely over a suitable server. Add a size 03 filter and rinse it with hot water to wet the paper and warm the glass, then discard the rinse water. Add your ground coffee, wet the grounds with a small initial pour, pause briefly, and continue pouring gradually.

A gooseneck kettle makes it easier to direct a gentle stream, and a scale helps you repeat your coffee-to-water ratio. Start with a medium-fine grind and adjust from there. If the brew drains too quickly or tastes weak, try a little finer; if it stalls or tastes harsh, try a little coarser. Change one thing at a time rather than chasing a perfect recipe on the first morning.

That’s the honest trade with a V60: more control, but more attention than an automatic brewer. If you enjoy learning what makes your favorite beans taste good, that’s part of the fun.

Product details

• Brand: Hario
• Model: VDG-03B
• Size: 03
• Brewing range: 1–6 small cups, depending on recipe and serving size
• Dimensions: 128 × 115 × 95mm
• Cone material: Heatproof borosilicate glass
• Holder material: Black polypropylene
• Compatible filters: Hario V60 size 03 paper filters
• Made in: Japan

For a slow weekend breakfast or a second mug with someone else, the size 03 gives your pour-over routine a little more room.