ChaCha Kyusu “Maru” 700 mL

Name: ChaCha Kyusu “Maru” 700 mL
Brand: Hario

budget

The full-width basket lets leaves unfurl rather than compress, and Food & Wine's pour test recorded very few drips from its short spout. Heatproof glass, priced under $25.

$21 typical

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-283 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance8.1/ 10

design7.0/ 10

value7.7/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

The low price buys a well-resolved brewing geometry: full-width leaf room, a usable handle/lid knob, and heatproof glass rather than decorative hand-blown glass. Independent testing specifically found few drips from its pointed short spout.

MATERIALS

Pot and lidHeatproof borosilicate glass

Flavor-neutral and transparent, with thermal-shock resistance for hot-water brewing.

Basket strainerStainless steel

Its large footprint lets leaves expand rather than compressing them in a narrow tube.

CRITERIA

9/10

Spout Geometry

Food & Wine’s test found the short pointed spout gave “very few drips.”

8/10

Lid Seal

Glass lid is simple rather than airtight; use it for short steeps, not insulation.

7/10

Heat Control

Heatproof glass is neutral but has lower thermal mass than ceramic.

8/10

Pour Ergonomics

Round knob and side handle support a controlled small-pot pour.

9/10

Filter Quality

Wirecutter notes the removable strainer fills the pot so leaves expand fully.

9/10

Material Fit

Neutral glass is especially suited to varied and visually monitored tea.

7/10

Long-Term Durability

Dishwasher-safe heatproof glass, but still vulnerable to impact.

IDEAL FOR

·Sencha and green tea
·Flowering tea
·One to three cups
·Buyers wanting a transparent, neutral pot

NOT FOR

·Long heat-retention service
·Stovetop or open-flame use
·Rough handling

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Quiet, minimal Japanese form. The compact round body is easy to see through; choose 700 mL for two-to-three cups. Glass cools faster than porcelain, which is useful for delicate greens but not long black-tea service.