Hario is a Japanese company founded in 1921 in Tokyo by Hiromasa Shibata — a manufacturer of high-temperature laboratory and kitchen glassware whose name translates literally as "King of Glass" in Japanese (hali = glass, o = king). For over a century, the company has refined its expertise in heat-resistant borosilicate glass, earning its greatest acclaim in the specialty coffee world through the V60 dripper — one of the most iconic pour-over brewing devices in the history of the coffee industry.
A Century in the Service of Precision
Hario started out as a manufacturer of scientific glassware for laboratories and research institutions. It wasn't until 1948 that the company made its first move into household products, releasing a siphon coffee maker. Over the following decades, Hario expanded its coffee and tea equipment catalog, becoming Japan's leading siphon coffeemaker manufacturer in 1967. The real breakthrough came in 2004, when Hario commercially launched the V60 dripper — named after the 60-degree angle of the spiral ribs inside the funnel. The product was the result of years of experimentation dating back to the 1980s, when trapezoidal drippers dominated the Japanese market. The V60 changed the game entirely, giving baristas unprecedented control over the extraction process.
The V60 Conquers the Specialty Coffee World
The V60's global breakthrough came at the 2010 World Barista Championship in London, when Michael Phillips used Hario drippers to claim the title. From that moment on, the V60 became a symbol of specialty coffee worldwide, used by Brewers Cup champions in 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Today, the V60 is available in ceramic, glass, plastic, copper, and metal versions — in a range of sizes and colors — and is used in over 75 countries. In 2007, Hario received Japan's Good Design Award for the plastic and ceramic versions of the dripper. Beyond the V60, Hario's lineup includes servers, gooseneck kettles, grinders, siphons, tea presses, and a full range of precision brewing accessories.
Hario at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl you'll find Hario products — Japanese coffee and tea brewing accessories for those who value precision and craftsmanship. The V60 dripper and Hario accessories are the go-to choice for baristas and pour-over enthusiasts looking for gear with a proven track record and a respected reputation in the specialty coffee community. Browse our current selection from this iconic Japanese brand.
