Which Zojirushi water warmer should I get?

[tea-guy]

Here are the two I am considering...

http://zojirushi.com/ourproducts/elepots/cd_fac.html

http://zojirushi.com/ourproducts/elepots/cv_dsc.html

[cheaton]

Not sure, but my only concern would be making sure that the water wasn't being heated or stored in plastic.

[tea-guy]

Internal chamber is stainless steel on all Zojirushi boiler/warmer units.

[kymidwife]

My vote says bigger, in this case, is better... if you drink quite a bit of tea, you will be surprised at how quickly you have to refill the zoji. Between brewing and pre-heating pots and cups... I wouldn't get only a 2-liter if I had the option. I think mine is 3L, and I'd love to have the 4L. I must say, my sister got me the zoji for Christmas and it has been one of the most regularly-used gifts I have ever received.

Sarah

[Rainy-Day]

I have Zutto and I have to advise against it. I don't like the tea it makes. The lowest temp setting isn't low enough for most green teas I drink (chinese greens, since Zoji are japanese-made, maybe they adjusted it for japanese greens). The lining inside is teflon or similar, not stainless steel. When I make gong-fu tea, it does not come out as tasty as one made with gas range and enameled or glass kettle. I think it might be because it heats the water slowly, or because water heated electrically just tastes a little different. However many people do use it and love it.

On the plus side I should mention that it's very well constructed, looks stylish, all parts fit together very tightly, plastic cover has a nice texture. The only thing I don't like is the taste of tea, so unfortunately it's sitting in the closet for the last year and a half or so. I used it maybe 20 times at most.

[Rainy-Day]

(By the way I also have their thermal thermos/carafe and it's also very well made, great for making gong-fu away from the stove and was also very cheap.)

[tea-guy]

... so unfortunately it's sitting in the closet for the last year and a half or so. I used it maybe 20 times at most.

Have you considered selling it? I could get both...

The Zutto series would match my Zutto rice cooker... also the low temp of 140 degrees (Fahrenheit) is much lower than the other model's lowest of 175 (Fahrenheit).

[davidlhsl]

Here are the two I am considering...

http://zojirushi.com/ourproducts/elepots/cd_fac.html

http://zojirushi.com/ourproducts/elepots/cv_dsc.html

Don't get the Zutto if you like green or white tea, because it doesn't have a 175 degree setting.

[tea-guy]

Here are the two I am considering...

http://zojirushi.com/ourproducts/elepots/cd_fac.html

http://zojirushi.com/ourproducts/elepots/cv_dsc.html

Don't get the Zutto if you like green or white tea, because it doesn't have a 175 degree setting.

But... but... but... it matches my rice cooker...


I was thinking of getting both eventually. I'd like something I can take to the office and leave there. I have to contend with being forced to use water from a coffee pot or microwaved if I want it hot...

[auggy]

I'm with Sarah - bigger is better! I have a 4L one and even on light tea days I use at least 2L... Big tea days, I've had to refill before my evening session.

Also, the 175 temp is good - I would like a 140-ish temp, but it is easy to have it set at 175 and cool it to 140 so I deal. But I imagine if I just had 140, it wouldn't get used as much since I do have a lot of greens that are best in the 180 - 170 range.

[davidlhsl]

But... but... but... it matches my rice cooker...


I was thinking of getting both eventually. I'd like something I can take to the office and leave there. I have to contend with being forced to use water from a coffee pot or microwaved if I want it hot...

If you only need 175 degrees occasionally, you could follow auggy's suggestion and set the Zoji to 195 degrees and cool the water in a pitcher. In an office environment, there may be too many distractions for this to work well.

Be sure to check out the Zojirushi model CD-WBC40. I got mine from Amazon.com. It's 4 liters and has settings for 208 / 195 / 175 / 140. I have this, and it works great. I've moved on to using an electric kettle now, but I got great use out of this.

[JP]

If a low 140 F temperature is important, then consider the Panasonic Thermo Pot, which is very similar to the Zojirushi. I have one that has been working very well for me for the past few months.

[tea-guy]

If a low 140 F temperature is important, then consider the Panasonic Thermo Pot, which is very similar to the Zojirushi. I have one that has been working very well for me for the past few months.

Do you have a link handy?

[Buzz Fledderjohn]

I have this Zoji http://www.zojirushi.com/ourproducts/el ... d_wbc.html

It has the setting for 140F. The only thing is it only comes in that champagne color...which doesn't bother me but may bother others.

[JP]

If a low 140 F temperature is important, then consider the Panasonic Thermo Pot, which is very similar to the Zojirushi. I have one that has been working very well for me for the past few months.

Do you have a link handy?

Sure!
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-NC-EH30 ... B00133WML8

I bought mine from Wal Mart online for slightly less cost. Wal Mart sells it only online.