Hario, V60 Dripper Kettle Buono

I am no stranger to Hario products, I have found that almost all of them may be somewhat simplistic, but they are extremely functional. Ive been using this for the last month and I have been loving it. Some helpful information: I bought the 1.2L model and it is made in Japan, its stamped right there on the bottom of the kettle. The steel seems to be high quality, absolutely no rusting, even if it has had water in it 80-90% of the time. The kettle is induction compatible, works great on my induction stove. It lists 1.2L as the capacity, do remember that boiling water is quite violent, so really, you can safely boil about 800ml or so, maybe up to about 1l. You can easily store and serve up to about 1.2l in it. I have exclusively used bottled water in the kettle, as the local water here is ultra hard and is not great for making coffee or tea, and I am unable to install a proper filtration system that is able to reduce the hardness. I havent had to deep clean the thing since ive been using relatively clean water in it, but I imagine that its not very hard, just bring it to a boil with some citric acid if you have scale issues. As to using the kettle, it pours beautifully, a nice even stream that doesnt dribble. The handle stays nice and cool, and is comfortable to use. It works great for my coffee-making, be it with my french press, V60, or my Aeropress. I can imagine that its great for making tea as well. As a bit of helpful advice, if you need to boil about 500g/ml of water, fill it up to a little under the 2nd ridge on the inside, it should be just a little over 500g, giving you some buffer in case if you leave it on boil for a little too long, or if you just want to pour a bit extra. The only minor gripe I have with it, is that its a little hard to tell when the water is at a rolling boil at times unless you are right next to the kettle. Nothing whistles, there are no thermometers, and its not automatic, so you have to listen for the rumbling of the water within and watch for the steam that comes out from the vent in the lid.

Perfect stovetop kettle for V60 and other pour over methods. Plenty of capacity, and the handle stays cool and comfortable.

This is my second purchase of the Hario V60 Kettle. It is an awesome product and it makes an incredible gift. This type of kettle is a special-use product and it has a few different names. I have heard "long-neck", "goose neck", "drip", and "pour over" kettle. More or less, this is a smaller & lightweight kettle (about 4 cups capacity but performance is best when you are closer to a max of 3-3.5 cups) and it is made for control. By control I mean that it pours slowly, and in a predictable manner to allow the user to have maximum control over how much water they pour. For usage of certain brew products (such as the Hario Drip Coffee maker, the Chemex, or the AeroPress, this control is hugely beneficial. For when you are making a cup of tea or two for yourself, this is also hugely beneficial. With this increased control, the sort of pour-over kettle also greatly reduces messes, and arguably reduces the chance of accidents leading to burns. As you can see by the listing, the capacity of this is smaller (27 ounces max) because the products this is made primarily for have relatively low capacities (and many are frequently used for preparing a single-serving.) The implication is that this V60 (and most pour-over kettles) are not very suitable to brew a large quantity of a hot drink. My solution to this is a $13 giant kettle for the rare occasions I am making a large quantity of tea that exceeds the capacity of my Hario V60. Being stainless steel, this product has a few functional advantages: --It works with gas, electric, induction, and even open-range sources of heat --It does NOT react to the boiling water (so the drink you are preparing will not have any off-taste that comes from the brewing tools) --It is easy to clean --It is highly heat-resistant & durable (the pour spout has been beefed up so that it holds up to long-term usage) --It is lightweight, making it easy to maneuver and therefore increasing control The method I use most to make coffee is with the Chemex (I also brew tea in it). Being a borosilicate glass, I like this because it has absolutely no effect on flavor and I find that many other brewing methods result in the flavor of coffee or tea being modified due to the materials that the brewing apparatus is made from (Hario's own V60 Drip Brew is like the Chemex as it does not impact the flavor...and also like the Chemex, it uses much thicker/denser filters to achieve coffee of notable purity and good taste.) Some kettles have surfaces that can react with boiling water and modify the flavor. While I like borosilicate for things not going on the stove, I prefer a metal kettle for something constantly seeing high-heat and temp jumps. So I purchased a Hario V60 Kettle and since then it has been a great companion. The build quality of this is very good. While the Hario is more expensive than many other kettles, it is a quality piece. The pour spout is STRONG and can withstand the beating that a daily-use kettle will see. The handles have good ergos, are comfortable, and have reasonably good heat resistance. The lid design is also excellent in that it does not become tighter/looser as temperature changes (something another kettle I have does terribly) and the handle on the lid makes it easy to remove without making contact with the metal surfaces. While this product does not whistle, it does have three top vent holes that visibly release steam when the water is boiling, and it is very visibly noticeable (like 2-3+ feet high at a full-boil). The lid should always be placed on the unit in a way in which these three holes are furthest AWAY from the handle (to prevent steam burns.) There is only one possible downside (other than price) which is that this kettle is intended to ONLY boil water. It is not the best candidate for brewing coffee or tea directly in (I highly recommend brewing inside a borosilicate or ceramic pitcher/cup/jar because of how borosilicate is non-reactive regardless of temp or pH.) However, I look at this as being more by-design than a downside...not to mention how this sort of kettle is very impractical to brew directly in. The V60 kettle is quickly becoming an industry standard for this kind of pour-over kettle. It's popular in the home setting; it's popular with coffee houses for professional usage, and it's not hard to see why: the Hario V60 Kettle is well-made to a point in which it can withstand years of constant usage, it performs exactly how this sort of [very useful] kettle should function, and it is reasonably-priced for this type of product. So I highly recommend the Hario V60 Kettle.

its expensive and at the end of the day its a kettle. If you're really into your coffee this might be a good investment.....but you can make do without one. As far as the build and quality goes....its pretty perfect. The goose neck pours water great and allows for perfect pour control. I'm going to knock it 1 point for not whistling when the water comes to a boil. The lid rattles...but for the price you pay you'd think the kettle would whistle. UPDATE: 2016-04-27 I have brought this review back to 5 stars. I love this kettle....I use it at least 3 times/week and it is essential for pour over coffee. I love the way it looks on the stove, I love the way it boils water, I love the way it bellows out steam like a locomotive, and I especially love how it holds enough water for 2 cups of coffee.....one for me and one for me. I've had this bad boy for a few years now and it still looks very good to me. There is some discolouration underneath where it hits the element but thats to be expected. If this kettle dies today I will buy the EXACT same one with little hesitation.

I had one of these years ago given as a gift. I love the design and look on my stove.

This kettle is a lesson in ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ I got it last week and was worried that I’ll have to use a tawa below it on a gas or it might get ruined. Thought Japanese engineering didn’t take Indian gas stoves into account. But boy was I wrong. Been using this on high flame on a gas stove to make my v60 brews and forget staining ot becoming black where the flame hits, this one doesn’t even make the weird noises that an average Indian steel utensil that is this thin makes. Even though it looks delicate (which it ie if you throw it around), the stainless steel used here is of supreme quality. And pours so, so beautifully. Worry the price? Maybe not. But if you’re like me and want a proper pouring kettle, go for it. You won’t regret it. Just make sure the handle and the flame don’t touch each other ever since the handle is plastic (which doesn’t heat up thansk to the angle).

... nach sowas hatte ich lange gesucht. Der ist so chick, dass ich ihn gerne sichtbar direkt auf dem Herd stehen lasse, auch wenn ich ihn gerade nicht brauche. Natürlich funktioniert er auch 1A.

I like the kettle but it is not Hario as described it is Cloud also it lacks a defuser which is essential

Maravilhosa! Não troco por outra jamais

Esteticamente bellissimo. Ottimi materiali. Peccato non abbia un indicatore della temperatura.