Review on HARIO VHS 60B Double Vacuum Structure by Seth Gomez

I was a bit apprehensive about some of the lukewarm reviews on this product but I find them largely irrelevant to me. In fact, as another reviewer pointed out, for so many niche coffee products, there aren't many inexpensive food warmers that can compete with the Hario VHS-60B. For now, at least, my rating is 5 stars, which I break down as follows: HEAT MAINTENANCE: Quickly getting to the point that should be clear to anyone who takes the time to use single varietal beans, the swan neck kettle and special potting filtration - you will find yourself don't go through all that trouble to get a delicious coffee and then let it sit for 4 hours to get stale and weird. The best I could possibly need to keep the coffee warm is maybe 2-3 hours. But more realistically, I just want it to stay at drinking temperature long enough to pour a cup or two, which Hario's and other company's glass servers can't do. The heat retention of the VHS-60B seems perfectly acceptable to me. It's nothing fancy, and functionally it's no different than a $15 vacuum mug. But as I'll explain below, it gets the job done in a form factor meant for stuffing. BUILD QUALITY AND APPROACH TO THE HARIO V60. the most common among draft coffee drinkers and my favorite option for a variety of reasons (ease of use, consistency across coffee types, filter cost, etc.). So the main problem is finding a carafe with a spout and opening that is the right size for the Hario V60 to stand on without tipping over. (Note: I believe most Kalita Wave and Mellita units will also work as the part that rests on the carafe is similar in size and shape). Because the VHS-60B was designed to do just that, it works great. It's also well built and comes in a variety of colors. I liked white but chose matte black because I thought it would age better. The pour knob seems solid enough and I'm not going to tip it on its side or upside down, so I don't care if that causes the coffee to pour out through the top or not. The reviews were about issues with people claiming they poured coffee from a carafe. To be honest, I don't see that as a problem at all. Yes, you need to increase the angle to pour out all the coffee when the carafe is empty. Physics should largely explain why this is so. (Note: a more detailed reason is that the carafe is tapered at the top to allow for a vacuum seal, so some of the last bits of your coffee are likely to get stuck in there. Again, not a big deal.) I believe the actual storage capacity is 550 mils or 18.6 fl oz (they also make a larger version) and when you start pouring from a full carafe the angle I used was 45 degrees rather than 90 or 120 degrees. as expected. There are also photos and complaints of drips running down the sides. Again I don't really see it. Release the button while the pot is still tilted and the coffee is stuck in the spout and the top mechanism will stop pouring. If you just quickly tip it back without putting the coffee down, then yes, you're likely to spill it on the side! I'm not saying Hario couldn't make the spout a bit more bulbous or improve the design in other ways, but if you've ever used a Chemex, a glass carafe with a spout, or even a goddamn measuring cup, it's so cute. just like that. Show me the best in the same price range and I'd buy it, but I didn't see it while shopping. dear site for what he does. It's basically no different than the Contigo insulated mugs you buy at Target or see on (overpriced) Starbucks shelves. They'll still keep your coffee warm, but they're not meant to be poured straight in and then served with a spout. The Hario VHS-60B is designed for this and, in my opinion, quite suitable.