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Hario Mizudashi vs Coffee Gator Side-by-Side Comparison

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Hario Mizudashi

$21.39

Coffee Gator

$26.28
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Overall Verdict

Most cold brew coffee makers we tested out-performed the Hario Mizudashi. The Hario doesn’t work as a cold brew coffee maker due to its non-airtight lid design, short filter, and poor brew ratio. Its tall and slender glass carafe is, however, an eye-catcher.

If you’re happy with an average to mild brew and the convenience of a small brewer for a refrigerator door bin, the Coffee Gator is not a bad choice. Its twist-to-pour lid design is also convenient. Additionally, it comes with a couple of thoughtful extras namely a stainless steel measuring spoon and a silicone funnel for pouring in grounds and water.

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Pros & Cons

  • Attractive brew decanter
  • Easy-to-clean filter
  • Color choice
  • Hot or cold brewing
  • Quality of glass carafe
  • Additional spoon and funnel
  • Neat and clever lid
  • Twist to pour lid
  • Personalized extras
  • Not airtight
  • Odor contamination
  • Poor brew quality
  • Grip and length of handle
  • Brew rather average

Key Specs

Brewer HxW
11.5 x 5.4 inches
10.2 x 6.7 inches
Brewer Diameter
3.7" (9.4 cm)
3.9" (9.9 cm)
Brewer Materials
Glass, polypropylene plastic
Borosilicate glass, plastic
Filter Type
Plastic, nylon immersion
Plastic, nylon immersion
Filter HxDia
6.5 x 3.3 inches
7.8 x 2.5 inches
Decanter Weight
0.9 lbs
1.2 lbs

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$21.39
$26.28
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Analysis and Test Results

Brew Quality

Overall Performance Scoring
6.5
7.2

Bouquet

7.0
7.0

Drinkability

6.0
7.0
A glass with a small quantity of straight coffee standing in front of a cold coffee brew carafe.
A glass with a small quantity of straight coffee standing in front of a cold coffee brew carafe.
A visual sample of some cold brewed coffee in a glass cup with the penetrating light indicating the brew strength.
A small glass of coffee standing in the foreground and the Coffee Gator cold brew coffee jug-carafe in the background.

Sediment

8.0
8.0
A close up view of sediment left over in a long glass brew carafe of a cold brew coffee maker.
An inside view of a cold brew coffee carafe showing remaining sediment after all the brew has been carefully decanted.

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.2
8.9

In the Box

The unboxed Hario Mizudashi cold brew coffee maker with the box to the left and the user guide to the right.
An unboxed Coffee Gator cold brew coffee maker. The box is to the left, a measuring spoon and silicone funnel are upfront.

Decanter

A full view of the tall glass Hario Mizudashi cold brew coffee carafe.
The Coffee Gator glass brew jug standing on a countertop. There is no filter inserted.
Height with Stopper Lid
11.5
10.2
Base Diameter
3.7
3.9
Width
5.4" (13.7 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)
Weight
15.0 oz (425 g)
19.3 oz (547 g)
Material
 heat-resistant glass, polypropylene plastic
 borosilicate glass

Stopper / Lid

7.0
10
A close up view of a plastic lid standing next to the base of a tall glass carafe.
A close up of a screw-on rim handle and lid stopper of a cold brew coffee maker.
Diameter
3.7 in (95 mm)
4.3
Material
polypropylene plastic
BPA-free plastic
Additional Features
N/A
2 white silicone gaskets

 Filter

6.0
8.0
A small plastic and nylon cold brew coffee filter with a detachable base for easy cleaning.
A close up side angle of a plastic and mesh filter used in a cold brew coffee maker.
Length
6.5 in (165 mm)
7.8" (19.8 cm)
Diameter
3.3 in (85 m)
2.5
Material
polypropylene frame, polyester resin
White plastic & nylon mesh
Additional Features
detachable base
 Detachable base

 Build Quality

9.0
9.0
The Hario Mizudashi cold brew coffee carafe resting horizontally and separated into 4 parts.
The disassemble Coffee Gator cold brew coffee maker showing all 9 parts.

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.7
9.2

 Brewing

10
9.5
A cold brew coffee immersion filter next to a kitchen scale with a bowl of 80g of coffee grounds measured.
A short video showing how to brew with the Coffee Gator cold brew coffee maker.
The Coffee Gator cold brew coffee maker set up for brewing with measured coffee grounds on a scale.

Decanting

10
9.0

Cleaning and Storage

8.5
9.0