Coffee Circle Hario v60 & Coffee in a set

Hario V60 – the new classic

The Hario hand filter has become a classic among modern hand filters. Whether in coffee shops or at home, many people use the V60 to brew their best coffees. The hand filter impresses with its high-quality, durable material and simple design. The Japanese company Hario manufactures the V60 from porcelain, and the ring-shaped slats inside the filter allow the water to flow down evenly, promoting better extraction of the coffee.

What makes Hario special

The V60 is a modern interpretation and further development of the original Melitta hand filter. It is highly regarded by experts worldwide. The “60” stands for the angle of inclination of the filter, and the letter “V” for its cone-like shape. Unlike the traditional Melitta filter, the bottom opening of the V60 is conical, significantly larger, and has a steeper angle of inclination. This prevents the coffee from accumulating in the filter and ensures that it is extracted evenly into your cup. The ring-shaped slats on the inside with wide spaces between them promote circulation, making your coffee taste even better.

How does coffee from the Hario V60 taste?

For optimal taste, we recommend using the matching paper filters from Hario, as they are specially designed to fit the shape of the hand filter. Together, they allow the coffee to be extracted evenly so you can enjoy the full aroma. The Hario paper filters retain most of the coffee oils and particles, resulting in a clear, nuanced, yet flavorful coffee.

Japanese Paper for Unadulterated Flavor

The very fine, high-quality Japanese paper is bleached and imparts significantly less of its own flavor to the coffee water than all other common filters we have tested. Hario filter paper allows aromas to pass through unhindered and binds the fats and oils contained in the coffee. For an authentic coffee taste, it is still important to rinse the filter with hot water before brewing coffee. This ensures nothing stands in the way of an optimal filter coffee experience! Hario paper filters are available in two sizes, which fit the Hario v60 porcelain filter 01 and 02 respectively.

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A Reliable All-Rounder for Everyday Use

Like a good friend, you can rely on Limu. Its smooth taste never lets you down: Limu is mild, slightly fruity and has a subtle chocolate note. As a reliable all-rounder for every day, it is easy to prepare and always just right.

Tips for Preparation

Whether you use a manual filter, French press or coffee machine, Limu always turns out well. And since it tastes just as good on its own as it does with a dash of milk (or milk alternative), you can enjoy it in a variety of ways, depending on what you feel like.

Coffee from the Forest Gardens of Ethiopia

As a single origin coffee, Limu comes from a single region and reflects the special growing conditions there. In Ethiopia, coffee is often still grown in shady forest gardens – on nutrient-rich, natural soils, surrounded by native vegetation. In the highlands of the country, at altitudes of over 2,000 metres, the coffee cherries also ripen more slowly, allowing the coffee to develop its complex aroma and a fine, pleasant acidity.

Working Together for Better Coffee – for 15 Years

We source Limu, our very first coffee, from the region of the same name in south-western Ethiopia. We have been working with the Kenissa cooperative for 15 years and, thanks to your donations, are investing in the region. Through a joint project with Welthungerhilfe, for example, they have been able to improve their cultivation methods and build a new washing station with environmentally friendly technology. In addition, quality trainers support the employees during harvest time to further improve quality. Since then, the farmers have been able to achieve better prices and invest more in the long term – in their farms and their future.

If Tea were Coffee

If tea were coffee, it would be called Yirgacheffe. This Ethiopian Washed Arabica is our highlight for all those who appreciate fine and complex aromas. Mild and harmonious, this single origin will win you over with its subtle vanilla and blackberry notes.

Harvested and Processed by Hand

The Koke Cooperative is located in the heart of the renowned Yirgacheffe coffee region in Ethiopia, the namesake of this special Arabica. As part of the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (YCFCU), it represents around 1,200 farmers. Koke has made it her goal to improve the living conditions of the local community. For example, it invests in the renovation of schools and the provision of learning materials on site. The coffee cherries are harvested and sorted by hand by the farmers. In the washing station, they are separated from the pulp, washed and then dried in the sun with regular and careful turning - this gives the coffee its clear, fine taste profile. A special highlight? The cooperative attaches great importance to ensuring that the beans can be fully traced: from the time of harvest to the end of the preparation process.

Traditional Cultivation in the Interests of Nature Conservation

Yirgacheffe is grown in shady forest gardens in the south-western mountains of Ethiopia. Thanks to the cool, high-altitude climate, the coffee cherries ripen more slowly and have more time to develop their characteristic, fruity and spicy flavor. Traditional cultivation in forest gardens also has advantages in terms of nature conservation: the plants have a higher natural resistance to pests, plant and species diversity is preserved and the method of cultivation provides natural protection against erosion.

Tips for Preparation

All types of filter coffee preparation are suitable for preparing Yirgacheffe coffee. When prepared with a hand filter, fruity-sweet nuances tend to come to the fore, while a French press, for example, emphasizes floral-spicy aromas. Yirgacheffe is best enjoyed pure, as this allows its flavor to develop optimally.

A Trip to the Spice Bazaar

Toleyo has a strong, spicy and low-acid flavour – a coffee with character. The 100 % Arabica blend brings plenty of power, intense cocoa notes and a hint of nutmeg to your cup.

Tips for Preparation

Toleyo is suitable for all methods of filter coffee preparation and fully automatic machines. It works particularly well in a classic filter coffee machine or French press. But fans of hand filters, Chemex or AeroPress will also get their money's worth. Whether pure, with milk (or milk alternatives) or a little sugar, Toleyo always tastes great – strong, harmonious and with lots of personality.

A Blend with Strong Character and Rich Crema

Grano Gayo is an espresso blend with character – and four countries of origin that could hardly be more harmonious. The coffee from Colombia provides the strong base note: nutty, caramelised and balanced – exactly what you want from a classic espresso. Peru adds the delicate sweetness of dark berries, giving the blend a playful lightness. The contribution from Ethiopia reinforces these nuances with its typical fruity sweetness.

The dark blend is rounded off by beans from Honduras, which provide a chocolatey aftertaste. The result? A low-acid espresso with a rich crema, without any frills.

Three Times Handcrafted, One Blend

Toleyo, a 100% Arabica blend, combines the best of Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In Brazil, we work with the APAS cooperative in the south-east. The farmers carefully harvest and select the coffee cherries by hand and leave them to dry in the sun – this is how the nutty, chocolatey notes typical of Brazil develop.

Musfaha Mandiri and its farmers supply the Indonesian piece of the puzzle from the highlands of Sumatra. Their beans undergo an unusual processing method: the wet hulled process typical of the country. This involves hulling the coffee while the beans are still moist – usually, hulling is done when the beans are dry. The beans are then air-dried.

The wet hulling process is typical for regions with high humidity, because normal drying would take an extremely long time there.

By hulling the beans early while they are still moist, the drying process can be accelerated – this is important because the humid climate would otherwise promote mould growth and quality loss. This type of processing emphasises the flavour and ensures a low-acid result. The coffee contributes a spicy, slightly earthy depth to the blend.

The Congolese portion is produced by the Rebuild Women's Hope (RWH) cooperative. RWH operates four washing stations where the coffee cherries are processed after harvesting. The cherries are first pre-sorted by hand, then the pulp of the coffee cherry is separated from the bean and the beans are cleaned of the remaining pulp in a water tank. Finally, they are dried on raised beds for about 14 days. This type of washed processing rounds off the blend with nutty-sweet notes and a subtle spiciness.

Different Origins, United for Exceptional Coffee

Since 2018, we have maintained a close partnership with the Brazilian cooperative APAS, with whom we share the same commitment to exceptional quality and fair production conditions. Today, 71 farmers belong to the organisation. Together, they focus on quality, craftsmanship and sustainable methods, from harvesting to processing.

The Indonesian portion of the blend comes from the north of Sumatra. There, the coffee is grown by over 600 farmers, mainly at altitudes of 1,600–2,000 metres. Coffee farmer and exporter Musfaha Niaga Mandiri has been working closely with the farmers for years, monitoring all processes to deliver consistently exceptional quality and continuously improve it.

We source the third component for Toleyo from the Congolese cooperative Rebuild Women's Hope (RWH), which was founded in 2013 by Marceline Budza, a human rights activist, and has been run by her ever since. The female-led organisation is committed to strengthening women's rights in Congo, enabling female coffee farmers to achieve economic independence and giving them decision-making power. A good standard of living for the entire community – that is their vision. The cooperative is currently investing in the construction of a women's centre and a hospital.