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Primula Burke vs Ovalware Side-by-Side Comparison
Primula Burke cold brew coffee maker vs Ovalware. A brewer that fails to understand design for cold brew coffee making and one that gets it.
Primula Burke Deluxe
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Ovalware Cold Brew
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
The Primula Burke is a cold coffee brewer that pays a lot of attention to design. The lid has a perfect twist-to-pour design and, by removing the inner lid, you can easily stir the contents or pour in water when brewing. The filter is really sturdy and the bottom removes for easy cleaning.
The only problem with the Primula Burke is that the filter is too fine and the lack of cross-flow means it only produces a very mediocre brew. One is left to wonder if the product was even tested for brewing or if the designers knew anything at all about making cold brew coffee.
The Ovalware, by contrast, is a product of a dedicated coffeeware manufacturer. It doesn’t have the most favorable brew ratio (1:11 ratio and not 1:9) for an immersion brewer, but it makes a brew good enough to drink as it is. The stainless steel and glass design means it can also be used for tea or hot brewing beverages.
Pros & Cons
- Detachable filter base
- Protective plastic jacket
- Lid design
- Easy to clean
- Thick glass
- Brew quality
- Brew markers in cups and ml
- Silicone base pad
- Comfortable handle
- Ease of brewing
- No measurement markings
- A little heavy
- Weak brew strength
- Quality and fit of silicone seals
- Additional decanting
- Narrow head for cleaning
Key Specs
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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.
