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  • #16
    I have taken the plunge with a new product - The V60 02 Decanter. I look forward to my first pour over when it arrives

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    • #17
      Bonavita scales are great, as are the V60s.

      Recommend getting the ceramic V60 over the plastic one though! There's a significant disparity between the two in terms of thermal stability, which ultimately will manifest itself in the cup.

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      • #18
        I've used a V60, syphon, presso, percolator and the Europiccola. And the V60 stacks up well imo. Some days I want a gentle/subtle coffee to relax into: enter the syphon or pour over. But if you've never had a good drip/pour over then try and find a reputable place to sample a bevy or two.

        If you're thinking of getting one, get one! Preferably the ceramic or glass variety, you won't regret it. With good beans and a bit of technique its easy to get a nice brew, and when you finally nail it the rewards are well worth it!

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        • #19
          Has anyone tried the V60 Iced Coffee Maker.

          Would it make a good alternative to a cold drip tower?
          Love cold drip and the like in the warmer months and for the price this could be fun to play with

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          • #20
            Iced v60 and cold drip are pretty different drinks, and taste quite different I think. I like the rich flavours and big body of cold drip that I never find in ice v60s.

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            • #21
              I realize that you've asked this question a very long time ago, but perhaps my reply can still be helpful to you. I have been very pleased with the Bodum Pebo stove-top siphon pot, with a slight modification that was inspired by studying Hario siphon pots like the one that you mentioned. As purchased, the Bodum Pebo (also known as Santos) features a removable and reusable solid plastic filter/strainer fitted with a spring-loaded hook for firmly attaching the filter/strainer to the upper vessel. It generally functions well and produces a good brew, and is very low maintenance. However, I also found that this filter can on rare occasions block (seemingly ~1 in 30 uses) and in any case leaves a very small sediment of fine powder at the bottom of the lower chamber. Upon substituting that filter/strainer with a cloth-covered stainless-steel Hario filter, blockages have yet to happen despite over 50 operations and there is never any visible sediment or cloudiness in the finished product. What's more, the resulting coffee tastes VERY smooth and with negligible bitterness, even when using beans that I know to be suspect. Accordingly, and without actually having tried a Hario siphon in its entirely, I would not hesitate to try a Hario and, in fact, when I clear a few other issues from my deck I plan to reward myself by buying a Hario, complete with one of its standalone burners.
              Last edited by ax72; 12 January 2014, 09:48 PM. Reason: Spelling mistake

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              • #22
                I use the V60 Pourover Dripper for quick Iced Coffee Prep when I don't want to start up the espresso machine.

                Use 40g of espresso ground coffee per cup, topped up with either milk or water (depending on preferences) then whack into the freezer for 30-45 minutes. Makes a wonderful Iced Coffee; far better than anything I've ever had from any commercial establishment.

                My preference though, is to make Iced Coffee using the espresso machine - A much richer brew, plus uses less coffee into the bargain...

                Mal.

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                • #23
                  The Hario V60 is my preferred method for a long black. Amazing coffee. The V60 allows so much control compared to something like an aeropress.

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                  • #24
                    Im grabbing a v60 soon, you think plastic, glass or ceramic *****?

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                    • #25
                      Looking at a kit on flea bay for $40 with 2cup dripper, filters and glass pot for $40 posted. Seems good value.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by K_Bean_Coffee
                        Hario V60 decanter:
                        ended up getting a decanter from the local shop. Cheers *****!

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                        • #27
                          Yeah it will be a good portable coffee source. Do you take a hand grinder or pre grind? Worst thing now is I have to mess with my ECM grinder which is dialled for espresso. Total first world problems...

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