On the 128th day of war: Ukraine said Russia reached a step forward in Lysychansk military Abdul Rashaccount 02 Jul 2022 (97) Ukrainian officials acknowledged the Russian forces and the separatist faction to take a small step in Lysychansk after controlling some suburb of the city. The opponent is attacking the Lysychansk oil refinery, controlling the northwest and southeastern region of the factory, the Governor of Lugank Serhiy Gainai on July 1, and acknowledged the Russian and separatist forces to reach the steps. Photo: RIA...
Jordan LovesteslaforEva Guy
For a lifetime of perfect tea!
Love it! This is my third Zojurushi in 20 years, but the previous two were second-hand, each over 10 years old when I got them, and showing their age. When my last one finally gave up the ghost, I decided to treat myself for my birthday with this brand spanking new one. This one is easier to clean than my old model, keeps perfect temperature, and looks sleek on my countertop. It’s a little taller and thinner than my old white 4 liter, but that’s not a problem at all. I especially appreciate that I can set the temperature to 175F/80C for brewing green tea. I expect this one to easily last at least 10 years.
Maman Nadeem
Bigger is better!
After having many different water heating kettles from Capresso to other generic brands I just decided to spend the money and purchase this product. I boil water ever day, numerous times per day and typically would wear out an electric kettle within a year or two. I purchased this one not long ago so I can't comment on the reliability. Normally Zojirushi products are very good. It does its job. It is a pain to clean because you can't the internal water holding container out, but hey you are only cleaning something that has water in right? I don't know what other reviewers were talking about it taking so long to heat up. This thing heats up fast. I am not sure if I am sold on the teflon style coating (actually I am not, but it is what it is). It hasn't peeled at all. Scaling depends on your water. I learned which water brands leave mineral deposits and which ones don't. If you have a lot of minerals, you are going to have to clean this quite often as the minerals will build up around the little thimble like thing (sorry) that the water passes through before it comes out. It is easy to take on and off to clean. Aside from hot water and tea, you can use the water from here to make French press style coffee or Vietnamese coffee, or instant noddles/ramen etc. UPDATE February 18, 2019 It has been on since I'e purchased it and I have only cleaned out the mineral deposits three times (using bottled water). Everything still works like new and it is still going strong. This has been a good buy.
Ziggy Elizabeth
Easy to use and holds a fair amout
I love this thing. I personally do use hot water but my wife does a lot! I sat it on our coffee maker stand, pored water in till the fill line and closed the top. It plays a tune once its reached the temperature you set it at. I need to re-fill it about once a week. As for operation ,you press the timed unlock button ( keeps little ones from pressing the much bigger dispense button and burning themselves, a nice safety touch ) and then the dispense button and its electric pump dispenses the water until you release the button. There is a vertical site that shows you how water is in the unit so there is no guess work. This thing is clearly engineered to do what it does and in my opinion by people who use it too. Often I see products designed by someone that doesn't use what they are designing and the lack of though shows, but not here.. the ONLY thing I'd like to see them add is a plumbing tap kind of like what ice-makers have so I'd never need to fill it.
Balsam Bachoua
Great Product and Cust. Service (How to fix “HH” code error)
We’ve researched the rare instances customers experience issues with this model and discovered that when customers are using very soft water in the water boiler a random HH error code can be triggered. However, after several uses, the error code should go away. For example, if you boil water in a pot on the stove, you would see lots of small bubbles popping on the bottom due to the heat. The same occurrence happens at the bottom of the water boiler while boiling. Through testing, we’ve discovered that if the water is very soft, it forms bigger bubbles. The large bubbles are shaped like a dome and create larger “dry areas” on the bottom of the unit. This “dry area” gets hot quicker and thus triggers the “HH” error code. After several uses, the natural minerals in the water should form a thin layer on the bottom of the unit. This layer will prevent the HH sensor to go off and the unit should start working properly. Therefore, we recently tested the units with different types of water and found out that the very soft water is the cause of this issue. We would recommend on initial use of the water boiler, use tap water. Tap water has a high mineral content and can help form the mineral layer. After a few "boils" with the tap water, you can switch over to filtered water.
Sam Mckay
Works Exactly As Described
I bought this to keep water at a specific temperature for extended periods of time for steeping tea Gong Fu style. I also needed something with low electricity consumption. I live in an old house with old wiring that lacks electrical capacity during peak consumption. Typical hot pots do a great job of heating water quickly, but they use a lot of electricity and have trouble maintaining consistent temperatures over extended periods. They also hold less water than this machine. Although it's expensive, it seemed to be exactly what I needed. As it turns out, it is and more. It actually brings the water to a pre-selected holding temperature much faster than I expected, especially when it's not filled completely. It keeps the water at a completely consistent temperature and doesn't use much electricity. I know this because my lights don't dim when I turn it on. I like the fact that it has a timer so I can have the water ready when I want it, if I don't feel like waiting 15 minutes to heat a partial pot of water. The easy to read sight glass is especially helpful for measuring specific amounts of water. I am learning to love the 80s Casio keyboard sounding alert tones. As an added benefit, this wakes me up when the water is ready. All in all, this is a great product that works wonderfully. Given the cost of good tea and nice tea accessories, this machine is worth every penny. I'm glad I bought it. If you enjoy serving tea Gong Fu style, you will absolutely love this thing. I'm sure it's good for lots of other things as well, but I don't have babies, eat oatmeal, drink instant coffee, or use it for anything other than tea. If you need hot water at a specific temperature for long periods of time, you will be glad to have this.
Hamza Khan
Holds a lot; heats quickly; easy to use
This is a fantastic item to have in the kitchen if you drink as much tea as we do. Some days we dump some of the water; other days we have to refill. Magnetic plug (easy); when plugged in, it starts heating (quick boil - easy) but you can push one button one time to make it slow down (easy) and it assumes you want to boil the water. If you want a lower temp (such as for green tea), you have to push one other button twice. To dispense the water, you push the top right button to "unlock" the dispenser (this is to hopefully keep little kids from accidentally burning themselves) and then push the large central button to dispense the water. There's a thermometer reading on the top front so you know how close you are to having your tea. It plays a brief tune when the water hits your requested temperature. There's a sturdy handle if you want to carry the dispenser to another room. The dispenser moves across the counter easily when full (but doesn't slide uncontrollably). The dispenser is insulated well enough that if we unplug it for a few hours (like if we're going out for the day), the water temperature is usually still pretty hot when we return. It's also nice-looking and solid and doesn't take up any more counter space than the Gevalia coffeemaker (which we only used to heat water) we had there previously. What I don't like: you're supposed to remove the lid completely (which is easy, but it takes two hands and is an extra step) to either fill the dispenser or to dump out any remaining water when you're done using it; it doesn't remember your settings from one time to the next (I really, really wish it would - this would be so easy, to just default to the most recent setting each time it turns on). Otherwise, we're extremely pleased with it.
Tim Slade
For serious tea drinkers, one of the best you can buy in the US. Buy only models with "quick temp" setting.
This is the best water boiler and dispenser I've owned. This is really only for people who drink alot of different teas. Temperature settings for different green, black, white, matcha, teas, etc. But the main reason why this one is worth the extra price is the "quick temp" setting. This is the one feature that makes the world of difference between this model and this brand vs. all others that don't have this feature. I used ot own Panasonics that didn't have this feature and will never go back. So what is so special about his one feature? Time. This feature means that the unit will only heat up to the temperature you want and stop. All the models without this feature, especially Panasonics, always go to a complete boil then you have to wait for the temperature to slowly come down to the temperature you want. This can take over an hour depending on what you set the temperature at. However with "quick temp" just put the water in, and a in a few minutes you get the temperature you want. If you are a serious tea drinker and want the different temperature settings, only buy a model with this "quick temp" setting. The other nice feature is the vacuum layer. This means that you need to use less energy to keep the water at the correct temp. And if you select "vacuum" overnight, the temperature only drops 30-60 degrees while using no electricity. Then in the morning choose your temperature and "quick temp" and it will reach your desired temp in just a few minutes. If you are a serious tea drinker and want one of these Japanese thermo pots, only buy a model with "quick temp" setting.
Aimee Hogg
Worth every penny!
I discovered this water boiler through a coworker, who bought one after an extended vacation in Japan. When he upgraded to the 5L version he put his old 4L in the break room. From the first time I used it I knew I wanted one, but like most people I balked at the price. I could get full coffee/espresso machines for less money! I could get an electric kettle for $25. Why pay for this? After waffling over the purchase for months, I finally broke down and bought this water boiler. I should've done it much sooner. Let me tell you why the Zojirushi water boiler is a better purchase than a similarly priced coffee machine: Reason one: more utilitarian. This machine has temperature settings to make all different types of tea. 160, 175, 195, 208 and 212F (reboil) allows for perfect green, black, white, and oolong tea steeping temperatures. On top of this, a $5 pour over or $20 French press is all you need to get high quality coffee out of this machine. With the water available at the touch of a button, the only easier way to make a singleton cup of joe is to use a K-cup, and it's not even that much easier. Add to this the possibility of making ramen, hot chocolate, or any other thing requiring hot water, and this is by far the more utilitarian countertop appliance. Sure, you could just spit hot water out of your Keurig machine, but not with the ease and level of granular control that the Zojirushi water boiler provides. Reason two: convenience. You push the button and the hot water comes out. This beats the pants off of boiling water for tea. No more waiting for the water to boil, then playing the guessing game of how long to let it cool before pouring over (or worse, just scalding your tea.) Want tea now? Good! As long as you're set to the right temperature, just prepare the tea, press the button, let it steep and you're off to the races. Had it set to the wrong temperature? Fear not! If you need to raise the temperature, the quick temp function will get you there in mere minutes. If the temp is too high, just throw a splash of cold water into the top and you'll be good to go. The Zojirushi measures the water temperature real time, so you can easily get it to the proper temperature. Need to refill the tank but you're not near a sink? Fear not, you're covered! This thing has a giant carrying handle and magnetic detachable power cord. You just snap off the plug, remove the lid, carry to the sink and fill'er up! Wanna slow pour over your coffee? Touch the unlock button twice for slow pour functionality! Wanna put this on a central point on your table but worried it'll be difficult for people to reach? The whole thing swivels for easy access! I swear, they've thought of everything. Reason three: extremely durable. I alluded to this before. My coworker's old unit was ten years old and still working. Guess what? The design is still exactly the same. The fact that this unit is made in Japan and has a much simpler mechanism than most K-cup machines means that there's not much to break here. Just give it the occasional acid clean (kits are available) every 6 months or so, and it'll keep going forever. This is part one of where you'll ultimately make back your money. Other, lesser water boilers will die long before the Zojirushi, meaning you'll have to pay for a replacement. The only thing that seems to eventually perish on these is the rubber gasket on the lid, but guess what? This part is easily available and the part number is conveniently cataloged in the manual. This leads us into part four: energy efficiency. This is where the Zojirushi beats down other similar water boilers, because lets face it: there are other cheaper products that seem to have similar functionality to this unit. As far as I know, the Zojirushi is the only unit with a vaccum sealed chamber. This means that to keep the water warm, it takes only 11-25 watts depending on temperature selection and unit size. Less than a light bulb! Given the long lifespan of this machine, that means it'll eventually pay for itself in energy savings. Not to mention that it'll outlast these other units and has more functionality to begin with. In conclusion, buy this boiler if you like tea, coffee, ramen, or just having scalding water on demand. Don't cheap out. Despite its price, I like this boiler enough where I've bought it for other tea drinkers as a gift. It's truly the best boiler on the market. Five stars.
Stephanie Muschamp
Absolutely great product
My husband got this product for me for my birthday...a great gift for a green tea drinker!! I love it so much I bought one as Xmas present for my older son. I read that some people have had issues, and some of these occurred years later. Having just purchased the item I cannot comment on its longevity. But I have had a Zoshirishi rice cooker that continues to run after 12 years of very frequent use and a cross country military move, so I'm pretty happy with the brand. I have not experienced any plastic odor or taste that some others have reported. The four liter fits perfectly under my upper kitchen cabinets, looks good and holds plenty of water for two frequent users. I love the sleep feature, and the temperature options. It does not radiate warmth/ is not warm to the touch. Yet I can have nearly boiling water at the press of a button. I honestly have no criticisms. Someone said for the price it should have more features. I cannot think of anything I would add, and I appreciate Zoshirishi for making products that do one thing elegantly and well. So after 2 months of use, I think this is a fantastic product.
Sarah Sylvester
After 20 years a new Zojirushi water boiler. Great for Aeropress!
This is a replacement for another Zojirushi water pot I had for - wait for it - 20 years! Of everyday use! So there was no question I was getting another quality Zojirushi. I am a coffee lover that uses an Aeropress for coffee (you can get them on Amazon). Having hot water at the ready makes this a breeze. I'm posting some photos so other Aeropress fans can see how this water boiler works with the Aeropress "inverted method" (Google it). What you also see in the photo is this great Aeropress caddy Blue Horse Caddy for AeroPress Coffee Maker that really is worth it, in my opinion. Especially if you are using an Aeropress daily. This pot is the 4L, same size as my old one. One new feature that really rocks is the slow drip feature. Perfect for filling an Aeropress or cup and no splashing. Of course, this water boiler is great for oatmeal in the morning, making rice a little faster, tea, etc. As a coffee lover it doesn't get any better. Zojirushi water boilers are the best!