Takahiro Coffee Drip Pot Shizuku 0.9L

Initial review - this thing is wonderfully made. It's NOT made in China, which is great. It appears to be very well made. I don't see anywhere for water to sit and cause issues. The kettle heats quickly enough. I only filled mine half way and was able to grab the handle and the knob on the lid bare handed. The pour was very nice. Easy to control from a dribble to an even pour. (Note that I used mine on a glass stovetop - can't account for induction or gas). It is smaller than I thought, but it works for single or double cups of coffee. You won't be serving a large crowd with it. But it's still perfect for me and my coffee needs. Will update later if needed.

The workmanship is great and precise. The design is functional and well thought out. I like the all stainless design - and the fine polished finish. The lid will not fall out when you tilt the pot to pour - no hot water is spilling out throug the gap of the lid (remember to put the venting hole to the front). I dont really understand how this is possible - probably just very accurate fitting tolerances of the lid - but very nice! The bottom of the kettle is conical ! - only with a small contacting ring zone at the middle. At first I thought this was a design or manufacturing fault - bot now I think this is actually on purpose - in order to keep the handle relatively cool (away from the heating surface of the bottom). The downside is that the heating time on an electric stovetop is relatively long - 5minutes or more depending on filling. But I dont mind - in fact I like it - makes the brewing process more relaxed and meditative. The pour is beautifylly precise - I am very happy with the small Shizuko spout diameter Only problem I had was an unpleasant metallic taste for the first several times I used it. I tried cleaning with Cafiza and numerous boils to clean it. Eventually the metallic taste disappeared - and the water now tastes good / neautral. I have no idea where the metal taste came from - perhaps residues from the polishing ? Anyway it turned out good.

No doubt this kettle is incredible to look at, but I took off a star for convenience. I have to use an oven mitt to take the lid off when measuring the water temp (during my pretentious coffee brewing process haha), because the top knob gets quite hot. I can only get away with gripping the lid knob with my bare fingers for just a few seconds (I'm weak and delicate, I know). My criticism is a nitpicky thing, but a kettle for this price better be near perfect. Good news though: the handle does not get as hot as long as you keep the kettle bottom centered on the burner, so no need for oven mitt there. In addition, the kettle pours perfectly, and I can easily make pour-over coffee like a pro. So if your hands are more rugged than mine, this is the perfect gooseneck kettle. And despite the minor inconvenience, I am very much happy with my purchase.

Finding a well-made tea kettle in 2017 became a research project, believe it or not. Quality control world-wide seems to be at an all-time low. However, I am happy to report that this Takahiro kettle makes a delicious cup of coffee. It pours a thin, even stream of water that saturates the grounds evenly. The top fits snugly and has a little lip that prevents it from falling out of the pot when you to it to pour water. It heats water quickly and contrary to other posters opinions, the handle stayed cool. That may be because I have an induction cooktop, but the smallest heating surface is wider than the pot's bottom and still the handle does not get hot.I have used this pot for about a month and the only improvement-and it would be an important one-I world make is to replace the current knob on the cap with one that remains cool. The knob now on the pot gets so hot that it requires a pot holder. Enjoy!

I love this little drip pot. The build quality is wonderful. Its gorgeous lines are like artwork and it delivers a remarkably precise pour without effort. The graceful spout will give you a smooth and even flow. You'll be able to control a super fine stream or 'stop on a dime' with no rollback of the liquid down the spout. I find the .5 liter size more than enough for my needs since I am making just one or two cups of coffee. I really enjoy the Tahakiro Shizuku!

Even though the box says it is Induction Cooktop compatible, it is NOT. The critical test is whether or not a magnet adheres to the bottom--and it does NOT. It is my understanding that the Japanese manufacturer, who is known for high quality, did upgrade this kettle to make it Induction Cooktop compatible, and that is reflected on the information that came with this purchase. Unfortunately, the kettle I received must not be the new version. Perhaps the older, non-Induction Cooktop compatible version was put in this box instead of the new version. Anyway, I must return it because its intended use is on an Induction Cooktop.

Tasteful pour over kettle with nice spout for even water distribution. Brings out coffee beans flavor, especially after a 30 sec bloom. Handle gets hot, but I rather have it in stainless steel than material which gives off odor. Good choice. I did extensive research, and tried several other brands (including Hario), this by far is my favorite.

I searched far and wide for a reliable gooseneck kettle. This is the only one I could find that was not made in China. This is made in Japan. The fit and finish are very clean. There are no seems inside that will hold onto ickies. The spot welds seem a little light, so time will tell on those. There is no sputtering from the spout when water boils and it pours smoothly and accurately.

Quite extraordinary pouring control. After using this, going back to the original Takahiro (which itself is fantastic) feels a real step down. Strongly recommended to all pour-over coffee aficionados.

大きさ、重さ、フォルムすべてとてもいいです。 細いお湯が出せるので、焦っても大量に注がれず、とても使いやすいです。 使い終わったら、せっせと水滴を拭き取り、乾かして大切にしています。 高価な分だけ、思い入れも、使い心地も良いですよ。

Spout is made really well and provides good control for pouring. It is possible to pour a straight stream down or even drip. I use this over fellow kettle because it provides more control. The only downside is that it’s not temperature controlled or a self heating kettle. I use it on an induction stove with a thermometer in the steam hole of the lid. Been using it for 5 years and still in great condition!

Well controlled pouring and flow rate, excellent quality. Good capacity for 2 cups of coffee.

デザイン、仕上げは良いのだけど、持ち手の形状が私の手だと持ち辛い。後、欲を言うと持ち手は溶接だと最高だ。スポット溶接はスタイリッシュじゃない。