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Hario Drip Kettle Air (www.hario-usa.com)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I recently picked up a V60 to take a stab at pour over at home. I was getting ok drinks out, but my pour control was all over the place. It was too fast and not very accurate as I was using my existing hot water kettle.

I hate replacing things that work and I didn't want to get a new kettle just for coffee making. I started looking for some small kettle options where I can put my hot water on and pour out. A lot of the products in this category are either too affordable where the handles come off or too costly. I was hesitant to get the Hario Air due to Hoffman's review, but it really seemed to check all my boxes.

After making a few cups, it is amazing. I can't get as close to the grinds as a normal kettle, but I'm not to far. Control is great, but the neck thickness causes me to bump the V60 sometimes, need more practice. At any rate, I love this and it's easy to store in the cabinet when not in use.

TLDR: Great product if you have an existing hot water kettle you don't want to replace just to make pour over.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Very interesting. I’ve considered getting one of these, but I’m not sure it would make enough of a difference for the AeroPress.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Not needed for aeropress. 👍

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

But now how will I satisfy my Gear Acquisition Síndrome?

I’m glad you’re happy with it though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You get the fancy filters for the aeropress. 😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I already have that, I have the Fellow filter and pressure valve thing. It’s actually pretty good for the kind of coffee I most often like and makes for a cool workflow.

It’s pretty funny that it’s more expensive than the AeroPress itself.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

makes me wonder if a pre-heated frothing pitcher would be sufficient for smaller pours

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

I think you would have the issue of getting closer to the beans, but might be worth a try if you already have one.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Thank you very much for the recommendation. My father was going to buy a whole new boiler because he likes my Fellow Goose Neck so much. Hopefully he will take the recommendation. I told him I think it looks cool, so maybe he will listen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Yeah, it's a much smaller investment and does great if he's got an existing hot water kettle he likes.