Hario Slow Drip Brewer Shizuku – cold drip in about one hour
Cold water drips evenly through the coffee bed and collects in the glass carafe. After about one hour, roughly 600 ml of cold brew is ready, without you having to regulate the drip speed.
The Shizuku (article SBS-5B) is Hario's compact cold drip brewer: upper bowl and carafe made of heatproof Hario glass, a stainless steel strainer, lid and holders made of silicone. As a Hario retailer we carry it in our Hario collection, with delivery throughout Switzerland.
How the Shizuku works
According to Hario, 50 g of freshly ground coffee, dark roasted and medium-fine ground, goes into the stainless steel strainer. The grounds are moistened with a little water and stirred with a long stick until everything is wet. A paper filter placed on top distributes the water evenly.
Then place the upper glass bowl on top, fill it with cold water up to the mark (approx. 600 ml) and close the lid. The drip part sets a constant speed that cannot be adjusted. After about one hour the coffee is ready.
Stir briefly before serving. With the lid on, the cold brew keeps for about three days in the fridge, according to Hario. Carafe, upper bowl, lid, holders and strainer are dishwasher safe; only the carafe is microwave safe. According to Hario, the Shizuku also works for cold brewed tea (20–30 g tea leaves).
At a glance
| Method | Cold drip (slow cold-water drip method) |
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| Article number | SBS-5B, colour black |
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| Brew volume | 600 ml |
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| Coffee dose | 50 g, medium-fine ground |
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| Brew time | approx. 1 hour |
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| Drip speed | constant, not adjustable |
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| Dimensions | 116 × 116 × 356 mm |
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| Weight | approx. 900 g incl. packaging |
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| Material | Upper bowl and carafe: heatproof glass; lid, outer and inner holder: silicone; strainer: stainless steel; drip part: polypropylene |
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| Included | 50 paper filters (CF-WDC-6) |
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| Cleaning | Glass parts, lid, holders and strainer dishwasher safe |
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| Origin | Glass parts, inner holder, drip part and filters from Japan; strainer, lid and outer holder from China; assembled in Japan |
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Who the Shizuku is made for
For everyone who wants to make cold drip at home without setting a drip valve: add coffee, fill with water, wait one hour. 600 ml is enough for a few glasses. If you want to control the strength via an adjustable valve, you will find the larger Hario Water Dripper in our cold brew collection. Our opinion is one of many: every way to coffee is valid, as long as you enjoy it.
For the medium-fine grind, hand grinders such as Comandante or Timemore are a good fit. If you prefer to grind electrically: Varia or Weber Workshops. For the 50 g of coffee, a scale: compact and precise from Normcore, with app and flow rate from Acaia. Our advice tool helps you choose.
You can see the Shizuku live in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Delivery in 2–4 working days throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein, click & collect in Bern and Zurich. Questions to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
How much cold brew does the Hario Shizuku make?
Around 600 ml per batch. Hario recommends 50 g of coffee for this.
Which grind size does the Hario Shizuku need?
Hario recommends dark roasted, medium-fine ground coffee.
How long does one batch take?
About one hour. The drip speed is fixed and does not need to be adjusted.
Are filters included with the Hario Shizuku?
Yes, 50 paper filters (CF-WDC-6) are included. Plus the stainless steel strainer.
Can I see the Shizuku before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern and Zurich. Write to us in advance at [email protected] and we will check whether it is currently on display.
Tip from the roastery: Hario recommends dark roasted coffee for the Shizuku. In a cold brew, chocolatey and nutty beans such as Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight bring plenty of body and sweetness. Even bolder and without acidity: Very Nutty. If you like it fruity, Wild Peach reveals another side. That is our recommendation, one of many.
