Hario V60 Coffee Server Olive Wood – 400 and 600 ml
Morning light falls on the counter, the glass catches it, and the warm tone of the olive wood beside it lets the moment settle into calm. The coffee runs slowly through the filter, gathers clear in the vessel, and its scent rises while you're still pouring.
That's exactly what this server is made for: catching the freshly brewed coffee, keeping it warm and serving it at ease. Heat-resistant borosilicate glass, a lid and a handle made of real olive wood, held together by a slim stainless steel band. An object that claims nothing and still says something.
Why this server is more than a jug
The glass comes from a tradition that began with laboratory glass. Borosilicate withstands rapid temperature changes without reacting, and gives off no flavour of its own into the coffee. What arrives in the server stays just as it came out of the filter.
Temperature has a say in which compounds release from the coffee and stay in the drink. A vessel that holds the warmth gives you a bit more time before the aroma profile shifts. And because taste and smell are inseparable, it's no coincidence that the first warm cup seems fuller: a large part of what we call aroma rises retronasally to the olfactory mucosa as we swallow.
The olive wood isn't just nice to look at. It insulates, the handle stays comfortable in the hand, and the grain looks different on every piece. Material and feel shape perception measurably, long before the first sip. The clear glass body carries fine measuring marks so you can pour by weight instead of by feel. Many people orient themselves for filter coffee around a ratio of roughly 1:15 to 1:17 between coffee and water. But here too: there's no right and no wrong, it has to taste good to you. That's our opinion, one of many.
At a glance
| Jug material |
Heat-resistant borosilicate glass |
| Lid and handle |
Olive wood |
| Band and screws |
Stainless steel, screws made of stainless steel and brass |
| Volume |
400 ml or 600 ml |
| Cups |
400 ml roughly 1 to 2, 600 ml roughly 3 to 4 |
| Dimensions |
400 ml: B 177 × T 118 × H 104 mm. 600 ml: B 182 × T 128 × H 121 mm |
| Weight |
600 ml ca. 375 g |
| Compatibility |
all Hario V60 drippers, size 02 |
| Origin |
Glass and metal parts Japan, wood parts China |
| Care |
Glass body dishwasher-safe, olive wood by hand |
| Model |
VCWN-40-OV (400 ml), VCWN-60-OV (600 ml) |
Who this server is for
For anyone who experiences pour-over as a small ritual and brews a few cups at the weekend, alone or for guests at the table. Whether filter coffee is new territory for you or long-standing routine, you belong here. The server is just as happy in a small kitchen as on an inviting counter.
The smaller 400 ml version suits one to two cups, the 600 ml version three to four. That way you find the size that fits your day. No one needs a piece like this to make good coffee. Wanting it, or not wanting it, both are fine. If seeing the olive wood standing on the shelf, the glass in the light, the warm cup afterwards appeals to you, you know why.
What goes well with it
A server unfolds in interplay. Find the matching V60 dripper, filter papers and more in our Hario Pour-Over Collection. Practical: the lid of this server can be used as a stand for the filter holder.
Temperature control is worth it for the water. If you're after a reliable, affordable kettle, the Varia AURA Standard serves you well. If you want to set the temperature to the degree and pour finely from the gooseneck, reach for the Varia AURA FLUX. Both are in the Varia Collection.
And because filter coffee thrives on precision, a compact, precise scale from the Normcore Collection reliably accompanies you through every pour. If you'd also like app connectivity and a flow rate display, you'll find them among the Acaia Scales. No path is the only right one.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups does the Hario V60 Coffee Server hold?
The 400 ml version is enough for one to two cups of filter coffee, the 600 ml version for three to four. The size is chosen directly at purchase. The measuring marks on the glass help you keep track of the amount while brewing.
Does the server fit every Hario V60 dripper?
Yes. It's matched to all size 02 V60 drippers, whether made of glass, ceramic, plastic or metal. It looks especially harmonious with the olive wood dripper from our Hario Collection. The server's lid serves as a stand for the filter holder.
Is the Hario Coffee Server dishwasher-safe?
The borosilicate glass body is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe. Care for the olive wood parts by hand and don't leave them standing in water. That way colour and grain keep their character for years.
Where can I buy the Hario V60 Coffee Server in Switzerland?
Order it directly in our online shop, with delivery in 2 to 4 business days across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein. Hario is on display live in our showrooms in Bern at Gerberngasse 44 and in Zürich at Hagenholzstrasse 50b in Oerlikon. We're happy to answer questions about your order at office@coffeecoachingclub.ch or at coffeecoachingclub.ch.
Can I see the product before buying?
Very gladly. In Bern and Zürich you can experience the server in person, hold the olive wood in your hand and get a feel for size and weight. A visit is never a requirement, the whole path works just as comfortably online.
From the roastery: in a clear glass server, dense, sweet cups really come into their own. We reach for Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight, both full-bodied, round and with notes of chocolate, caramel and nut. If you're after maximum body with no acidity at all, stick with Very Nutty. And for anyone who wants to discover a lively, fruity experience, a pour of Wild Peach is worth it. That's our recommendation, one of many.
