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Hario Mizudashi vs Cafe Du Chateau Side-by-Side Comparison
Hario Mizudashi cold brew coffee maker vs Cafe Du Chateau. Two poorly designed brewers that fail to make the grade. Find out why.
Hario Mizudashi
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Cafe Du Chateau
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Hario Mizudashi and the Cafe Du Chateau are two cold brew coffee makers that we do not recommend you buy. The Mizudashi fails to produce a worthy cold brew coffee and the Cafe Du Chateau fails in a number of other ways.
The issue with the Mizudashi, despite its good looks, is the short filter, poor brew ratio, and non-airtight design which all contribute to a rather weak and sourish brew. The long slender carafe, however, is a nice fit for any size refrigerator door bin.
The Cafe Du Chateau produces a much better-quality brew, but still, pretty average when compared to other immersion filter brewers we have tested. The Cafe Du Chateau is also rather cumbersome. It's heavy, doesn’t balance well for pouring, and the stopper is a poor fit.
Pros & Cons
- Attractive brew decanter
- Easy-to-clean filter
- Color choice
- Hot or cold brewing
- No plastics used
- Airtight brewing
- Well-machined filter
- Not airtight
- Odor contamination
- Poor brew quality
- Weighty and unbalanced
- Lid stopper tough to remove
- Loose decanter lid
- Cumbersome silicone seals
Key Specs
Where to Buy
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Analysis and Test Results
Brew Quality
Bouquet
Drinkability
Sediment
Design
In the Box
Decanter
Stopper / Lid
Filter
Build Quality
Usability
Brewing
Decanting
Cleaning and Storage
Behind the Comparison
Roger Shitaki is a writer, author, and editor. His niches are household appliances, health & wellness, and travel. He’s a freelance contributor to a Tokyo lifestyle website and a leading ophthalmology magazine in Asia.
