Hario Alpha Switch Immersion Dripper | Taiwan Exclusive "Alpha" Ceramic 02 | Hybrid Concave Ribs - Matte Black

【Taiwan Exclusive】Hario Alpha Switch Immersion Dripper - The "All Black" Edition

Product Overview Discover the Hario Alpha Switch, a rare gem in the coffee world developed and Made in Taiwan. This is not your standard V60. The Alpha (α) represents a revolution in fluid dynamics, featuring a unique Concave Rib design housed in a stunning matte black ceramic body. By combining this innovative dripper with Hario’s legendary Switch base, you get a hybrid tool capable of producing cups with exceptional sweetness and body.

Why the Alpha Switch is a Game Changer:

• The "Alpha" Difference: Concave Rib Technology Unlike the protruding spiral ribs of a standard V60, the Alpha features 24 precision-carved concave grooves (inward ribs).

  • How it works: This design allows the paper filter to sit flush against the smooth ceramic walls, creating a tighter seal. Water is forced to travel through the coffee bed rather than bypassing it around the sides.

  • The Result: Reduced bypass means higher extraction efficiency, resulting in a cup with significantly higher sweetness, fuller body, and focused flavor intensity.

• Hybrid Brewing Freedom (Immersion x Pour-Over) Equipped with the Hario Switch silicone base and stainless steel ball valve.

  • Immersion Mode (Switch Up): Steep your coffee like a French Press to release full flavors, then flip the switch for a clean filtration. The Alpha’s seal makes this mode incredibly effective.

  • Pour-Over Mode (Switch Down): Use it as a traditional dripper. The restricted airflow from the concave ribs creates a slightly slower, more controlled flow rate, making it forgiving for beginners and precise for pros.

• Premium Taiwanese Craftsmanship Manufactured entirely in Taiwan, the ceramic body offers excellent thermal mass, keeping your slurry temperature stable during extraction—crucial for light roast coffees. The "All Black" matte finish adds a sophisticated, modern aesthetic to any brew bar.

Specifications

• Product Name: Hario Alpha Switch Immersion Dripper (Taiwan Exclusive)

• Model: Alpha (α) Switch 02

• Origin: Made in Taiwan

• Color: Matte Black

• Capacity: 1-4 Cups (Size 02)

• Material:

  • Dripper: Ceramic (Taiwanese Clay)

  • Base: Silicone Rubber

  • Switch Lever: PCT Resin

  • Ball: Stainless Steel

• Rib Structure: 24 Internal Concave Ribs

• Filter Compatibility: Standard Hario V60 02 Filters

What's in the Box:

• 1 x Hario Alpha Ceramic Dripper (Black)

• 1 x Switch Immersion Base

• 1 x Pack of Filter Papers