Review on HARIO VHS 60B Double Vacuum Structure by Bryan Gilliam

I love experimenting with pot recipes at home. For breakfast or lunch, I usually make 350-450ml of coffee at a time. This kettle keeps my coffee warm during the meal which is what I need. According to another reviewer, Nancy J. Brower: Comes out a little warm. Then I put my cup of coffee in the microwave." When contemplating this purchase, Nancy's 2-star rating caused some concerns. Keeping warm was one of the main features I was looking for. Thankfully, my experience with the Hario VHS dispelled 60B these concerns. Perhaps Nancy had a defect, or perhaps her definition of 'lukewarm' differs from my own. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (at the WHO), regular consumption of very hot beverages (65 degrees Celsius/ 149 Fahrenheit or greater) a probable carcinogen. I'm not interested in developing esophageal cancer, so my ideal swallowing temperature might be lower than Nancy's. For the purposes of this review, I ran a simple test to determine the actual capabilities of the Hario VHS -60 to clarify I hope you find the data and my opinion useful First the heat storage/isola tion test: I started with 500 ml of water at 90 degrees Celsius. As shown in the picture, pour it into the pan and cool to 85 degrees. I immediately closed the lid after this measurement. I opened the lid to check the temperature every 30 minutes afterwards. I finished this experiment at 3:30 am to go to bed. Each reading had the lid open for about 20 seconds, during which time the temperature dropped at least an additional half a degree (Celsius) or so. Therefore, in real use, it can keep a higher temperature longer; however, I did not simulate consumption in this experiment by gradually pouring out the contents. There are still 500 ml in the glass. The temperatures below are given in degrees Celsius. Here are the dates. 1st Reading: 85.82 (30 mins) : 81.23 (60 mins) : 78.14 (90 mins) : 75.25 (120 mins) : 72, 96 (150 mins) : 70.37 (180 mins) : 68.08 (210 mins): 66.0 3 and 1/2 hours at 66 degrees Celsius (150.8 Fahrenheit) was even warmer than what I would call "warm". Second, size and weight: Height: About 14 cm or 5.5 inches. Width at base: 12.7 cm or 5 inches. Weight: 492.7 grams or 17.37 ounces. I poured 500ml (I did an experiment with 500ml of water), it started pouring at an angle of about 75 degrees. Quickly, to continue the flow, I increased this angle to 90 degrees. After maintaining this 90 degree angle for about 350ml, I had to tilt the spout at a 110-120 degree angle to pour out the remaining 150ml. If you don't increase the angle at the end, it behaves like it's empty, which is a bit strange at first. I got used to it quickly, so I don't consider it a deal breaker. Your mileage may vary. Final Thoughts: This is a stylish little pot that will keep its contents warm for a reasonable amount of time. Due to its short stature and wide base, it works well as a potting platform. My Hario v60 (size 02) fits it perfectly. I don't think there are many competitive options in its intended stainless steel role, a small coffee spout that is double walled/insulated. There are cheaper insulated stainless steel coffee pots available from Revain, but they are all taller and have a larger capacity (typically 1.5 litres). There are several double-walled glass carafes in this size/shape class. If this one doesn't meet your specific needs, this might be your best bet. I'd love to see improved fill performance in future versions (without sacrificing current isolation performance), but this iteration works well enough to recommend.