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Hario Mizudashi vs Primula Burke Side-by-Side Comparison

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Hario Mizudashi

$23.5 from Amazon

Primula Burke Deluxe

$17.99 from Amazon
Hario Mizudashi vs Primula Burke: Two Brewers to Avoid and Why

Overall Verdict

The Hario Mizudashi and the Primula Burke are both relatively popular and attractive, but regardless, neither is a brewer we would recommend. The sourish brew produced by the Hario is largely due to a poor brew ratio, a non-airtight design, and a nylon filter that is too short. 

The Primula produces a weak and insubstantial brew because the filter is too fine thereby inhibiting sufficient cross flow. However, the twist-to-pour lid is very handy, and the inner core of the lid unscrews for easy access to the filter or for stirring the contents.

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Pros & Cons

  • Attractive brew decanter
  • Easy-to-clean filter
  • Color choice
  • Hot or cold brewing
  • Detachable filter base
  • Protective plastic jacket
  • Lid design
  • Easy to clean
  • Thick glass
  • Not airtight
  • Odor contamination
  • Poor brew quality
  • No measurement markings
  • A little heavy
  • Weak brew strength

Key Specs

Brewer HxW
11.5 x 5.4 inches
7.9 x 7.4 inches
Brewer Diameter
3.7" (9.4 cm)
4.7" (11.9 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
6.7 inches
Decanter Weight
0.9 lbs
1.2 lbs

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$21.39
$17.21
$23.5 at Amazon
$17.99 at Amazon

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Analysis and Test Results

Brew Quality

Overall Performance Scoring
6.5
6.6

Bouquet

7.0
6.0

Drinkability

6.0
6.0
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 glass of straight coffee standing in front of a brew carafe of a cold brew coffee maker.

Sediment

8.0
9.0
A close up view of sediment left over in a long glass brew carafe of a cold brew coffee maker.
A view inside the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker showing almost no remaining sediment.

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.2
8.1

In the Box

The unboxed Hario Mizudashi cold brew coffee maker with the box to the left and the user guide to the right.
The unboxed Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker. The box is to the left with the user guide in front.

Decanter

A full view of the tall glass Hario Mizudashi cold brew coffee carafe.
The Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker together with a silicone seal removed from its base.
Height with Stopper Lid
11.5
7.9
Base Diameter
3.7
4.7
Width
5.4" (13.7 cm)
7.4" (18.8 cm)
Weight
15.0 oz (425 g)
19.5 oz (553 g)
Material
 heat-resistant glass, polypropylene plastic
borosilicate glass & plastic

Stopper / Lid

7.0
10
A close up view of a plastic lid standing next to the base of a tall glass carafe.
The lid of a cold brew coffee maker together with a silicone seal for an airtight design.
The lid of a cold brew coffee maker together with a silicone seal for an airtight design.
A close up of the lid design of the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.
Diameter
3.7 in (95 mm)
4.9 in (125 mm)
Material
polypropylene plastic
plastic
Additional Features
N/A
open/close function, silicone seal

 Filter

6.0
6.0
A small plastic and nylon cold brew coffee filter with a detachable base for easy cleaning.
A close up angle view of the filter of the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.
Length
6.5 in (165 mm)
 6.7 in (170 mm)
Diameter
3.3 in (85 m)
Material
polypropylene frame, polyester resin
polypropylene and 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 disassembled Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker showing 7 separated parts.

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.7
9.2

 Brewing

10
9.0
A cold brew coffee immersion filter next to a kitchen scale with a bowl of 80g of coffee grounds measured.
The filter of a cold brew coffee maker filled with grounds and standing on a scale showing 100g.
The filter of a cold brew coffee maker filled with grounds and standing on a scale showing 100g.
A short video showing how to brew with the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.

Decanting

10
9.0
A short video showing how to decant the filter after brewing with the Primula Burke Deluxe cold brew coffee maker.
The decanted filter of the Primula cold brew coffee maker standing in a steel bowl to collect coffee run-off.

Cleaning and Storage

8.5
10