That hand crank coffee mill (grinder) is great. Looks like a good size and comfortable to use too. Was it?

How was the coffee pot which is also very cool looking?
 

The hand mill is from hario. It is of VERY reasonable price ($25 including shipping in Taiwan) and utilizes ceramic conical burrs. Like all hario goods, the build quality is very high. The axial bearing seemed to be better than most other (Taiwanese brand) hand-mills since it is a lot smoother and true. It also uses plastic/glass which won't soak up oil/flavor as with the wooden mills. This little guy is fantastic in cupping/evaluating roasts as it retain nearly zero grinds and amplify dry aroma almost 10 folds. Love it!

The water pot is specifically design for hand-pour (with a drip cone or a drip "sock"). The thin angled spouts allowed for more precise control of the water stream which is essential with the technique. Nobody in the US that I am aware of knows how to properly do a hand-pour/manual drip. The technique is quite difficult but the reward is quite high. If done properly, the cup is sweeter and more aromatic than a vacpot brew with slightly less body and intensity. It sure beats the crap out of press-pot coffee (and abid, and aeropress) for sure...
 

Thanks for the info, the Hario stuff does seem sweet and with a review like that I want one of these for my trailer and camping. As usual you are way over-informed. ;)
 

I love the little hand mill! I was able to find the product page on the hario website, but didn't see a way to order. Is anyone importing these into the US? I've been thinking to get a Zass for traveling, but this looks like a good option. Thanks!
 

Any sources on water pots like the one in the photo? I've been looking for something like those ones used by Cafe de L'Ambre in Japan, but have had no luck. The one in your photo looks perfect...
 

Heres the link: http://www.avenue18.ca/TEAPOT/Hario/coffee_series/paypal_pages/5123_kettle.htm

Like Ben C. said, it's designed specifically for the japanese style (a.k.a. proper) hand pour technique, so you will be able to achieve the same flavor profile as what you had at Cafe de L'Ambre with about 2 years practice. We will think about posting a beginners "how to" video here, but we might just embarrass ourselves. Good Luck.
 

Brian,

Unfortunately, I am not aware of any north American vendor for the Hario hand mill. Do let me know if you find anything...
 

Just 2 years? I think the L'ambre guys would take offense...they've been working at it since '48! ;)

A Japanese friend of mine recently went to a shop in Kobe that is owned by a former National Syphon-Brew Champ. I'm hoping to start some communication--maybe I can glean some info on pour-over as well.