Review: Hario Air Kettle

[@jca111]

I've just watched, and enjoyed, a review of a plastic jug

[@maiagrebr]

that's how you know you are an adult. Welcome!

[@ronaldmackay8953]

Too good! 😂

[@DavidDarnes]

Wow, I just said almost the exact same thing to my partner 😂

[@PhillipAlcock]

I had to make sure it wasn’t 1st April! Not as much of a nerd as my wife thought then! I really think James is suffering from being locked down for too long. As someone else said “it’s just a f..... jug”

[@luisbraz-ruivo]

That was the exact point of the video. You got it!

[@harlothompson]

Hario is a funny company. When I lived in Japan I would visit the coffee corner at Tokyu Hands two or three times a month, and almost every month Hario would release a new product. Whether they were good or bad is subjective, but I often found that, rather than being good or bad, they were just something that nobody had really been asking for. Some would be a hit and remain in stock while others would slowly disappeared never to be seen again. Hario has a strong heritage and will always be one of the biggest names in brewing accessories, but I get the impression that over the last few years, with a growing number of competitors, Hario is pushing to be innovative where innovation may not be needed. The one good thing I can say for certain is that they are typically very affordable products. I'd rather see attempts of low-cost innovations like these than more pseudo-smart devices that costs an arm and a leg.

[@deft08]

I’m “new” to coffee and have been using a plastic measuring jug for my V60’s because it’s all I had. Now I realise I was just an early adopter!

[@JanPopieluch]

Same! I switched from a measuring jug to Fellow EKG :D

[@elizabethrigby2720]

Omg same 😂 my scales aren't accurate enough and my kettle isn't for pouring so that was the only way I could make it work

[@deft08]

elizabeth rigby ha ha - yes, I’m just using the cheap kitchen scales I had lying around already too!

[@warren2336]

Pyrex + microwave + thermometer ftw.

[@davidpower1066]

I use plastic beakers because they're cheap and give a decent pour lol.

[@letshaveago]

There is something pleasing about the fact Hario has a range of options for a number of their products, that makes coffee so accessible at different price points.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

Yeah, well, I find their overpriced conic filters really, really dumb. I would argue that Melitta has everything you need for coffee, at a lower price. But nobody cares.

[@weeksweeks9552]

Hario is like the Muji of coffees. Its not cheap, but cheaper than the luxury pillow shop next door.

[@Vegetablefather]

000 001 yeah I still use my restricted flow pour over when I’m feeling lazy. Thanks Melitta

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@@Vegetablefather Amen! I also love my ugly red plastic pour over to death. It's nice that you can walk down the street and buy filters.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

@@weeksweeks9552 The thought of going to MUJI would never cross my mind, when HEMA and Gifi exist. I never knew that MUJI makes good pillows. Everything in the shop seems overpriced and looks cheap.

[@Sharkyktc001]

Not going to lie, when I saw the title I thought this was going to be something akin to an air fryer but for water

[@Kavlor1]

Yeah I thought it was some new tech gadget that lets you boil water in a plastic jug using air. It doesn't sound any crazier than wireless charging that actually exists.

[@wgayton]

Yeah, same here. Is that weird?

[@Eco_Hiko]

Me too. I mean if you can use the sun to cook food (e.g a solar cooker) then why not use air to make coffee. Made sense to me

[@maYTeus]

Glad I'm not the only one

[@_JS96]

@@Kavlor1 Wireless charging is extremely basic, lmao

[@martinmuller292]

I think this one makes a lot of sense in Japan where most people already have a sort of waterboiler/dispenser that keeps the temperature at a constant level. Mine dose 98,90,80 or 70 degrees. These are usually used for instant noodles or green tea. When you have hot water like that you’d only need something to pore to make a good drip coffee. But then again, I have seen a lot of gooseneck kettles in the stores here in Kyoto but never one of these.

[@badboycooking]

That does make a lot of sense cause why not just get an electric gooseneck boiling water in a kettle than pouring it into a pouring kettle also seemed odd

[@loganmacgyver2625]

James is the kind of person who can make an 8 minute long video about a kettle and feel a difference

[@ejshaw2632]

Never thought I'd hear a lid be called "an interesting addition"

[@eoinmorgan4767]

This seems like a great option for students or beginners on a budget. I only really got into v60 recently as when I tried it in my student apartments, the kettles always had abysmal pouring spouts. I know a pouring kettle isn't a requirement but these things couldn't pour slowly without dripping an equal amount over the counter. A nice, cheap option like this really opens up new techniques for people who are limited on space or money, I think it could really lower the entry barrier too, especially in the case where someone is gifted one of those beginner sets with everything you need for a V60 aside from a kettle

[@JoeSmith-hd7kk]

I used to use a milk pitcher for my work setup with an aeropress. I think pitchers are much more comparable to this kettle, considering the price point and size convenience. The only differences would be the material (metal is better) and spout (the milk pitcher has a different leverage for pouring and is terrible for pouring when at at the top capacity, but just as good as this plastic one near the middle and bottom).

[@Sev4ch]

Well, in terms of accessibility, aeropress leaves alone far behind any other way)

[@havingicecream]

Yes! I'd love one of these fancy puring ones, but they are so expensive😅

[@nedboulter9187]

Pouring kettles are a convenience, just use a kettle, pour carefully, it's essentially the same thing.

[@JosephCHLam]

​@@JoeSmith-hd7kk same here, i simply use a medium sized old milk pitcher for pouring into aeropress & V60's! the spout is not as fine, but it does help give a gentler stream... this is probably easier to control considering the 'buffer' and shape of the spout... very interesting

[@chrism95]

This is the only channel i feel could do an entire movie about a measuring cup and have my attention the entire time. And I would enjoy every second of it

[@lenloving]

I have the Hario Air Kettle. I usually make 200ml cups, so the capacity is fine. The control is easier, too, as you noted. I also use a tea/coffee thermometer and I am at sea level (in Japan). The peak temp for me is about 96°C when I pour a freshly boiled pot into it. I tend to initiate the brew when I pour at 93-92° for the bolder roasts I like. One factor for me that you did not mention (understandably) is how tight Japanese kitchens can be, so the design is welcome when I want to put it away or somewhere nearby for easy reach. I admittedly want a beautiful metal pouring kettle, but the Hario Air Kettle works quite well for me. Thank you for your tests!

[@IQzminus2]

In terms of space efficiency for small kitchens, this also can be used for many none-coffee things. For measuring liquid ingredients for cooking and baking. And on the table as a funky looking little pitcher with a nice pouring spout for water or other drinks. With it being I would assume microwave safe. You could melt butter in it and other similar things. Also it being so relatively small it would also work well to have as a serving vessel for gravy, or other runny sauces. Again having a nice spout on it, would work well, and help avoiding spills and drops.

[@Dec1bel]

One note is that hot water dispensers are very popular in Japan for tea and coffee (and ramen)--so this streamlines the process incredibly for very cheap. Dispense hot water (no need to wait for a kettle to boil), then brew coffee. If you are going to boil water anyway, an electric kettle with a gooseneck may make more sense, so I completely understand that approach. Great review and cool piece of coffee gear.

[@Hilde_von_Derp]

Yeah I just went off about that. Late to the party but having found the Air Kettle at local shop, it's perfect for my workflow centred around my 3L Tiger dispenser. Works perfectly in that application. Makes so much more sense than a metal pouring kettle or, as much as I'd like one, a fancier adjustable electric kettle. I usually run the Tiger lower but often first thing in the morning I'll hit re-boil and get it up to 98C and pour for coffee. Air Kettle is just peachy keen in this application. If you have any kind of big hot water dispenser and just want to shuttle pouring water around, it's a great product.

[@WK12112]

This was an extremely clarifying.

[@angelinegiselle]

i can definitely see the rationale behind this. asian households tend to have an electric airpot which allows hot boiling water at all times. piped hot water (if it exists at all) is usually channelled only to showers in bathrooms, so airpots are large enough to have water readily available not just for beverages but also for much of food preparation (rehydrating, soaking, soups, instant noodles...). when i first got the V60, i got the gooseneck kettle along with it as well, because i could boil water on the stove, and use the same vessel to pour the very hot and freshly boiled water immediately on the V60. i'm not a fan of transferring hot water, but this air kettle is definitely interesting and has its place for those who need to do so : students in dormitories where hot water is piped through a water filter in a shared kitchen is one good possibility, and camping or travelling with it is another.

[@fheathwilliamson]

Hey James, Since I started watching your videos and as I've gotten older, I've come to the conclusion that my body really doesn't like coffee. I used to be able to drink it, but even small amounts make me feel super uncomfortable. That being said, I still love coffee. The simplicity and art of making a single cup of coffee without the use of an automatic brewer is still exciting to me. Your videos remind me of that love and I just wanted to thank you, and I hope you have a great day.

[@caylabarbara6450]

I have been binging your videos during quarantine and I must say that I now have this profound appreciation for coffee and the instruments used for it thanks to you. ☕️

[@LadyTigerLily]

I could see this as being great for travel or a camping kit, or for students that live in small/communal spaces. Being compact, inexpensive, and durable are all great features, especially when it's the spout that's making the difference for steady, controlled pouring. An interesting and simple piece of equipment! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@tomryan6932]

I can absolutely see this as a great starter option, as you said, for someone who is not yet invested enough to buy a pouring kettle. It would also be a good addition to a travel/camping brew setup.

[@Omgonthe123]

The real question for me: Does a aero press fit inside of it, for storage purposes?

[@tomweston3239]

I just tested, and it does

[@slektit]

@@tomweston3239 well thanks for that

[@daro9582]

@@tomweston3239 you are the hero at least one of us needed

[@ribeiroWilliam]

it's something that I'd definitely buy. Whenever I go visit my girlfriend or have to travel, I have to bring my v60, coffee, filters, grinder, cup and so on. Bringing my pouring kettle would be a bit too much due to the size, but this, this is easy to pack and take with you. Def a buy for me.

[@Soggyoldsock]

I never realised how little I knew about coffee since discovering this channel

[@mattmorgan2525]

Same. I'm so confused as to how he can differentiate between these pouring vessels. Surely as long as they don't dribble, they're fine?

[@michael.d.]

7:29 “it looks a little bit like a bird, a little bit like a plague doctor” that’s how you know this was filmed during COVID-19

[@GeorgeMcConnon]

lol, I was thinking the same thing! I really liked the design until James turned it into a horror show! Maybe it needs a cowl instead of a lid?!

[@GradStudent89]

I thought I heard 'plague doctor', but I immediately dismissed it hahahaha

[@CigarAttache]

His cheeky jokes are great. My first thoughts when seeing it...plaque doctor 🤣💥👍🏼

[@katt2002]

or Wuhan Virus.

[@InviDoll]

6:55 "Poor science" or "pour science"?

[@ulasonal]

is that a joke lol

[@ulasonal]

it's "poor" because pour isn't an adjective

[@AA-bk1oe]

@@ulasonal it was a pun to "pouring" the water, but we get your point 😀

[@Elmaxo1989]

Pour la science!

[@jackhopewell1745]

@@ulasonal how do you know he isn't talking about pour science as In the science of pouring

[@andrzejkubiak1461]

That would resolve at least some of my problems with travelling with coffee equipment. Although I generally prefer pour-overs, when travelling I've always opted for aeropress as I don't have the dexterity to prepare a v60 with a regular electric kettle and travelling with my own gooseneck kettle seems a little bit extreme even for me. This would give me an opportunity to use a regular kettle and pack relatively light (you could put your coffee beans inside the jug before you put it in your suitcase).

[@faaarmer]

Exactly my thoughts. I took my Aeropress camping for the first time this weekend and had issues getting the exact amount of water out of the cheap camping kettle, usually resulting in a bit of a mess or not as nice coffee. This seems handy to throw in with my Aeropress when going away. I hope it gets stocked in Australia soon.

[@brucemcgeehan8255]

More thumbs down waffle

[@JamesMorton]

I work in a hospital, and it’s just like the patient water jugs I use for pouring (and catching) my V60s on night shifts 😂

[@RubenMorgado]

James Morton and those have the lid! Boom!!

[@emilybuxton873]

It reminds me of the jugs we gave our patients to measure their wee when I worked on an oncology ward 😂

[@zakariyyagardee8934]

Exactly the reason I want this when I start working full time in a hospital in a few years 🤣

[@thejoetandy]

I'm living in a van right now, so this might be a good option for me making v60 coffee again, I stopped and went to French press. I'd top this kettle up after the adding the bloom water.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I’ve been living in a van for the last four years. A V60 has been my favorite way to make coffee until two months ago when I bought an Aeropress.

[@mitchellsteindler]

Why not aeropress? Seems made for you

[@burgerpattie]

@@Alex-wk1jv it was in an ECT video where they said that the paper filters can be reused! Even the inventor of the aeropress says so 😊

[@adamhicks1212]

Static CamperVan name checks out

[@graysoncho3221]

@@burgerpattie I saw that lol, like 80 brews with one filter

[@bjmurray1842]

This is especially relevant to me, as I am drinking coffee, and watching a review of yet another gadget, as I try and psych myself up to clean out my "isle of misfit toys". That is, the cabinet in which I keep all of the cooking gadgets I have bought over the past 15 years. They are not all junk, as this air kettle is not junk. But sometimes you just can't keep adding stuff.

[@MaridoBão]

The best description about a kettle I've heard in my life: "It looks a little bit like a plague doctor..."

[@efa666]

They should make a bigger version of this, made of metal, and they could even make it electric for extra convenience.

[@AJM547]

Why has no one thought of that?? Genius!

[@MrDarren690]

Yeah, and add a gooseneck spout for extra control too... ;)

[@scottdavis2036]

Exactly

[@bushputz]

Don't forget the lid...

[@geekotron]

It's actually the perfect camping companion for pour-overs. Light, small and less fragile. Awesome

[@axpetts]

"it looks a little bit like a plague doctor" - 😄 Hoffman gold!

[@kiranroberts]

If anything, I appreciate that Hario is pushing the boundaries of design and creativity.

[@kylerclarke2689]

It's a freaking beaker.

[@alexanderschmidt8305]

@@kylerclarke2689 right?

[@kiranroberts]

Bobert Daniels Clearly not a designer 😂

[@sunscreenhoarder6558]

@@kiranroberts Clearly a very narrow-minded individual 😂

[@kylerclarke2689]

​ Narrow beaker'd

[@thewatso]

Useful for packing in bags as well. Light, won't trigger security at airports, can be used in a microwave. Definitely an elegant solution to traveling with coffee.

[@kadmielbaino]

I'd love to see you do a video all about metal coffee filters and what grind settings you recommend. And probably brew techniques as well

[@soxidus]

Yes please!! I still struggle with mine a lot 😅

[@williambampton4512]

Would also be interested in seeing this

[@cheltonaruto]

Second that

[@iZeeRix]

Yes! And in that same video maybe also resusable cloth filters

[@JeffSyam]

Interestingly, word "air" in Bahasa Indonesia / Bahasa Melayu means water.

[@monophonoise4548]

kettle = cerek in Malay. so basically it's Cerek Air 😂

[@RamtheCowy]

This video gives me lots of ideas, excellent as ever! In the middle of all the events going on in the world, what do you think of making a quick video about the history and colonial roots of coffee growing, harvesting, labour practices and it's transportation (or any one of these elements), similar to the birth of espresso video? Or perhaps an exploration of coffee ethics in the modern day even after the formal end of colonialism. I think that would be very eye opening. Much love ❤️

[@ExclusiveMusic1]

Once again, watching at 1.5 speed is a highly caffeinated comical genius. Glorious video as usual.

[@mattyrose3931]

Misread the title as "Haribo Air Kettle". Not exactly sure what I was expecting :)

[@michael.d.]

Matty Rose Kids and grown-ups love it so, the caffeinated world of Hario!

[@ScalexCzech]

A drink from roasted brown bears. Oh! Typo! Beans!

[@HetThakkar809]

Kettle full of diarrhoea

[@AnnaDeeDee]

A sweet brew, of course!

[@bazza945]

Easy done, I suppose, it has a manga ring to it?

[@pvwg]

Why do I want to Like every James Hoffmann video already right after seeing the intro? I guess I know it's always going to be a solid and interesting review.

[@arwinzaidem623]

I've gotten so used to the Squarespace sponsor bit that it now feels weird not hearing it in an episode 😞

[@FiliusDei777]

Actualy, everything about this vídeos was New to me, not only the product, enjoying everything! Amazing vídeo!

[@Ragoom_]

Honestly love how unusual it looks, and I actually think I'll get one. I have an electric pour over kettle as well as a normal kettle, and to be honest it takes up a lot of space considering how rarely it's used.

[@Corndog4382]

Somehow you just made me watch an in-depth review of a plastic measuring cup that can pour nice....you have a gift

[@rickastley885]

Interesting that you don't need a gooseneck for precision pouring. I'd be interested to see what kettle manufacturers could do if they adapted the existing spouts from kitchen kettles to be more suited for accurate water flow, while retaining their usefulness in a standard kitchen environment.

[@matteooliveira9580]

And here am I, after waiting one week, exited for the review of a fancy plastic cup. Awesome job! I bought your book!

[@happyinbrighton5480]

James, please come to my house and read me bedtime stories. Your voice is SO soothing, I could literally listen to you all day.

[@mickshaw555]

The man who made me rediscover coffee.

[@43v3rh1d3n]

I can see myself buying one for my office. Our break room has coffee and tea service with an electric kettle so I've been using that to make V60s. This would be a nice addition to my office set up.

[@cruachan1191]

I just got one as part of Hario's V60 kit (Wilfa Svart, 02 Plastic dripper and the AIR) and I have to say I like it, it's very noticaable to me how much more gently it pours and how much control I have. Can also see as others have said it being a good travel option. Away for a single overnight for example I'd measure my beans and store them in my hand grinder, which fits in the AIR and put the V60 on top and filters around the grinder. It would require a refill but doing 300ml then 200ml would be easy to measure without taking a scale. Definitely agree with what James said though, slightly larger (Hario consider a cup 175ml judging from the markings on the side, so at least 525ml to work with an 03 dripper as well, and Hario bundle the AIR with the Drip Decanter too) and a lid would make it even better.

[@Crazt]

Me currently living in Japan: Hmmm... Looks like I'm risking this sickness.

[@NM-ib7ql]

Just order it from Amazon Japan or Rakuten....

[@Crazt]

@@NM-ib7ql, honestly I need a reason to get the hell out and do something I can pretend is productive.

[@Micaelangel07]

I don't even drink coffee but I enjoy your videos. I have bought some stuff from your review videos for other people who do enjoy coffee.

[@ictogan]

As an exchange student spending half a year in Japan, the Hario air is awesome for me. Much cheaper than an electric kettle(most of which would also be unusable back at home with 230V) and much more convenient than a stovetop kettle due to japanese-style water boilers being available in the communal kitchen of my dorm. A Hario air + a small plastic V60 means that I have a wonderful setup to make coffee here for very little money. Not perfect, but any real improvement would cost several times as much.

[@IQzminus2]

Wouldn’t this little kettle also fit in the microwave? I know there is a risk of super heating water if you run it a long time and the water is pure enough to not have any nucleation points. But if you do a little experimentation of how long it takes to reach boiling temperatures for the amount of water you normally use in the kettle. Then that shouldn’t ever be relevant.

[@alexburckhardt4066]

Love the hiss noise of the bloom... Coffee asmr at its finest!

[@glfrjack]

My first thought was "He's going to make coffee with a fat separator", but then it lead to this question: Do you think that if they designed the Air Kettle to pour from the bottom of the water column vs the top of the water surface, the thermals would be appreciably different?

[@G1nger5nap]

This is great, I've been using a teapot since I got into doing pour overs correctly and it's a bit cumbersome. I've been poking holes in my arguments with myself over needing to get either an electric or hob pouring kettle; but the main issues were expense (to get a decent one) and space. This seems to solve all those problems though. I wish it was a bit bigger but I only tend to brew a cup at a time so it's not the end of the world. They're already showing on the UK website so I've bought one. Thanks for the review. Your content gave me a new appreciation for coffee back when I was just using it as fuel as well as teaching me that you can't just dump all the hot water in at once.

[@arunavade5568]

"Looks a little bit like a plague doctor" Yep.

[@eduardovazquezortiz9040]

I've been using this jug for the start of my V60 journey for about a couple months now and, trying to get good coffee without over spending, this coupled with a digital thermometer has made my learning really nice and fun. I will one day upgrade to an electric one, but I don't feel pressured to do it anytime soon, so I can actually save for the kettle that I want.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Who gets to drink all the coffee that you make for these videos? Asking because I’m jealous.

[@MirrorCoffeeRoasters]

I know right? haha that would be a fun job.

[@bazza945]

Think of the headaches coming down after the (coffee) high.

[@neilfoster9517]

I just bought one and love it - excellent water control for my morning pour over. This is absolutely a single serving and use your scale to get the water volume you need.

[@portnaluinge]

I’m more than happy with my Fellow kettle for coffee, but I might be tempted to pick one of these up as a measuring jug for baking as a much more controllable way of combining wet and dry ingredients. FWIW I really like the pelican looking design too.

[@dexonpoint1014]

I hate the restrictive flow of the fellow. If they made it flow freely, it’s be perfect.

[@woofa159]

I have one of these for at work, find it quite easy to use, I refill it while waiting for the bloom and it works out quite well.

[@aoalr]

Looks like the perfect travel appliance. Own a Kinu, so I just need the Hario Air to have a complete travel coffee set.

[@gubx42]

"It is kind of cool" It is, literally. Perfect summary ;)

[@HerbHerbHerbert]

I've always used a milk jug for my V60 brews. I find that you just get more precision than pouring straight from a kettle. The only issues that I can see are that you have to top up and I wouldn't imagine that the heat retention is great but over all I would say that it's a very similar solution to the Air Kettle. I'd love to hear someone's thoughts on the differences between the Air Kettle and just using a milk jug (which most coffee people already have). Great video as always :)

[@JonathanParent]

Hi James. Thanks for this interesting review of the Hario plastic jug. I think this product is interesting for beginning consumer. A lot of them are interested in starting doing drip coffee at home but the fancy kettle is a kind of deal breaker on a budget. I see this as a good opportunity to help more consumers to adopt this coffee brew method and lower the required investment.

[@SeanMeyersMusic]

I would have loved using this product when I first started getting into coffee! It seems like a great budget option for beginners who want to develop pour over skills before making the investment in an electric pouring kettle. I wonder if Hario will make a larger size in the future.

[@AxelCalvet]

That's exactly how I understand it. The perfect companion for one of those cheap plastic (but still great) v60 kit. You know when you did not had a scale or a grinder and of course not the right kettle.

[@amateur6917]

I have just discovered this channel a few weeks ago and I'm hooked. I have also discovered I apparently know nothing. I get the feeling after all these years, I am not even close to creating what amounts to a fine cup of coffee.

[@rodrigosepulveda175]

How are you doing now? Been watching this channel for a few weeks now.. it’s amazing

[@youtube_handled]

Morning James, lovely video to watch while sipping my coffee but I have an enquiry about my coffee; in our house we have had a debate about kettles. We live in the Cotswolds and have quite hard water, with lots of lime scale even when softened. However, we have found that a cheap camping kettle on the gas stove not only tastes 'better' than an electric kettle, but also doesn't deteriorate with lime scale when used. Do you have any thoughts or preferences when it comes to gas / induction kettles over electric? Many thanks :)

[@HeavyMetalPetals]

Thanks for the continuous education on something I LOVE! Weird Coffee people are the best ❤️😎

[@souleben]

Nice video! I must admit I am hesitant to increase the amount of plastic in my coffee brewing due to concerns of chemicals leaching. It would also be more expensive imported as you mentioned. Personally, I was able to get an electric pouring kettle for less than 30 USD shipped and am satisfied with it.

[@thirtynineandahalf]

We got one after this video. Didnt know this existed, but its exactly what we needed. We have a quooker at home, so boiling water from the tap is always immediately available. It makes no sense to buy a kettle just for pour overs. Now i just fill the air kettle with bouling water twice so the temp stays pretty high. Def easier experience than the measuring jug we were using😆

[@ChristineSK]

I would love to have a microwave-safe glass version of this for my office.

[@darkpatches]

I suspect Hario says it's not for use in the microwave because of the danger of superheated water. If you could safely microwave a glass version, you can handle the platic one. Better yet, for work, use a Pyrex 2-cup measuring cup. Pyrex is heat and shatter resistent. There's adequate control for pouring (I just tried it) and it comes with a rubber lid for heat retention. No lid for the Hario seems a little obvious and ridiculous.

[@otto_jk]

@@darkpatches that reasoning is bullshit... Water can only get over 100°c if under high pressure. With the hario cup there's no pressure so the temperature will reach only 100°c after which it starts to change into steam.

[@mattschirle]

Yeah, not being microwave safe pretty much entirely defeats the purpose of this kettle. I prefer to microwave, since it's faster and more energy efficient than stovetop and doesn't require a pricey electric kettle wasting space on my counter. Boiling water and transferring it means I need to boil about twice as much water and use a second vessel. Why not just make the Air Kettle microwave safe and save the hassle?? Not to mention it's like 23 bucks shipped for a little plastic jug. How is it not microwave safe?

[@krissetiadi9761]

I’ve been trying this plastic kettle for 1 month and I decided to bring it as part of my travel kit. Too small for home use, but its lightness has its perk. Pour Control is ok, though you need to adjust after years using metal kettle

[@Nodus]

This may be the American in me, but I would love to see this used in a microwave as a super basic place to start making good coffee. A microwave would skip decanting as well. Many students In the us have microwaves but not kettles.

[@cass4701]

Now that would be fun to see a video about! I'm a US college student, and at my (residential) college, they provide microwaves in our dorm rooms- that's how essential microwaves are deemed here.

[@yoyology]

This was my thought, too. I would have liked to see one more graph of the pour using water that had been heated in the microwave in this vessel.

[@knownunknowns589]

As expected from Hario, an elegant, minimal design. I really like this piece of kit, I'd definitely buy one.

[@errgo2713]

It's a plastic jug

[@peraltarockets]

I could see this as part of a travel kit. I mean, if we ever travel again. *sadness*

[@BenRangel]

before watching this channel I had no idea just how fast water dropped in temperature. Knowing that has kind of helped my cooking skills in general

[@Milky094]

I think it's best use is heating water in a microwave. That way it's both measuring and a pouring tool.

[@bryanayer]

That was my first thought too. Heating it in the microwave you could probably get even higher temperatures, and no need to preheat.

[@quadtwist]

@@bryanayer And a severely burned hand if the water gets superheated.

[@serenam4467]

This pourer is excellent! I managed to get it for a fiver after discount! The pouring angle of Hario product is great. It works better than another stainer steel pourer I bought for triple the price

[@don1738]

The Hario Air Kettle: A solution for a problem thats never existed.

[@19MAD95]

Capitalism at its peak!

[@PostalAngular]

i think it's cheaper and retains heat better than other pouring kettles, that's the problems it solves

[@maxbooth179]

Literally all coffee paraphernalia:

[@NikoBellaKhouf]

My thoughts exactly. Especially considering when you want to avoid using plastic

[@soandysirable]

the problem is that other pouring kettles are pricey lmao and the plastic material goes well with my careless lifestyle

[@dj_m]

0:04 with a tuck-away/disappearing spout? I’m sold!

[@cmptuomp3]

8:30 James "I'd love it to be bigger" Hoffmann ;)

[@glowanastole]

James Hoffmann 2: Bigger, Hotter, More Developed

[@alfreduberstein]

That's what she said

[@igottmituns]

@@glowanastole LOL

[@Xbox360gamer5000]

Hames joffman gonna love that

[@brianbarnett1004]

I think you should run for Prime Minister. So articulate, logical, and comprehensive. Always a pleasure to hear you unleash your coffee knowledge.

[@blzt3206]

This could be used with a jetboil for great coffee on-the-go

[@DH-wq6np]

Who the fuck is carrying a jet boil and a v60 in their backpack? Fucking hell

[@johannes4518]

Wouldn't the flame damage the plastic? An immersion heater would do the same job though (but only if electricity is availible).

[@kallenrichardson4438]

Johannes you’d heat the water in the jetboil then transfer water into the kettle

[@Jonathan-qo1ir]

@@kallenrichardson4438 Hahah! I really hope an adult is present when Johannes makes his coffee. Blimey..

[@blzt3206]

@@DH-wq6np considering I'm an environmental scientist and spend 90 percent of my time in the field or my truck...me.

[@SuccessInSightPodcast]

Hi James, Love your inclusion of the science and data points behind the experiment. One point that I couldn't get past, is that I now need two devices in my kitchen/room/office: #1 -- a device to heat the water and #2 -- the kettle to pour with

[@NikolaiEfimov]

This reminds me of the Orphan Pico silicone pouring jug that I use at home: www.oehandgrinders.com/OE-Pico-Travel-Pouring-Pitcher-with-Lid_p_95.html I've been saving up to justify an electric pourover kettle, but it's been a perfectly adequate solution in the meantime. And it's got a lid!

[@ForumCat]

A side by side comparison would be great!

[@benejpocock]

I bought one of these to use at work. I already have the Michael extracted from me for hand grinding coffee and brewing with a V60 (until the result is shared with and appreciated by those same people) - but I was never going to get away with an electric pouring kettle, and we don't have a hob. I fill the jug initially to rinse my filter paper, which in turns preheats the jug. Then boil fresh water for the brew. I like pouring with it. It is, as James says, light, and not as 'nice' as pouring with a kettle, but it's still good. For larger brews (36g:600ml) I just refill half way through with no real issues. At home I have the Hario pouring kettle that I put on our indiction hob, but for office use, my little £9 funny looking plastic jug is just the ticket.

[@454Casull]

Very concerned that boiling water is going to be held in a plastic vessel, with no information as to whether the PCT plastic has shown to have no/negligible endocrine disruption or estrogenic activity.

[@Cambone13]

Yup, I'll take SS any day

[@NikoBellaKhouf]

I just assume all plastic will do that and avoid it as best as possible

[@AlokeshBagchi]

😀😀😀James ! I Purchased one such, from Japan after watching your video

[@naam07]

This would be a very nice travel kettle. I can imagine having this along a stainless steel Kalita wave 155 for making good coffee while on a business trip

[@BradleyJoeCrockford]

You are the David Attenborough of the coffee world. Your voice is like a siren luring coffee fanatics in to spend their money on new equipment. And I'm not mad about it.

[@vincenzocolantonio3284]

A thing you didn't considered is that it can be warm up in the microwave (I think)

[@dimitris.damigos]

It says in the manual it is not safe for use with microwaves, ovens, etc.

[@puckja616]

Thanks for the review. The nice demo of water flow and the issue of lack of lid hit the points!! Yet the portability and robustness seem to be unbeatable. But for those who do not feel the agitation of coffee during pour-over, this kettle makes no sense and hence is not for them. I wish Hario makes a stainless steel version for direct heating up and pouring without water transferring.

[@maxhaibara8828]

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[@aquick2125]

This has found its way into my kit for work. We have an instant hot-water tap and the hario air drip kettle is perfect for getting the amount of water I need from that tap to pour into my aeropress as pouring directly from the tap is not possible. The pour is even and overall it’s just nice to use. It’s also very light which is great for portability. Love it.

[@obsoletepaul]

So it's a plastic jug? I'm so confused.

[@bazza945]

No, you're not, you guessed correctly. Can you do Lotto numbers as well?

[@astromoose]

Wow, I really want one. As a perennial tea drinker who likes to dabble in pour over coffees with a Chemex or V60/01 I’ve been looking into replacing our WMF kettle with a gooseneck one. Problem is that they’re all too bloody small! Making 5-6 cups of tea needs a decent 1.7l capacity. Having another kettle around next to the already crowded worktop where the Silvia also lives is unrealistic so I’ll be searching for one of these very soon. Awesome review James, thank you very much - and I hope you have a wonderful day too :)

[@astromoose]

Hario Europe is finally selling them for 18€. I just ordered one, very excited!

[@esidarapmot]

“Plague doctor” has my crying hahaha

[@LMPS5]

i’ve used it all the time at work. its fantastic

[@jizzwow]

@0:04 that crop really must have annoyed you.

[@nathancutler232]

I would love to travel with that. I am using a pot at my current AirBnB (and I'll be here for months thanks to COVID) to make a Kalita pour-over but this would be a lot better!