Doshisha round ice maker, 6 cm
Product description
How to use it
Home bartenders and anyone who likes a slower-melting-looking centrepiece in a drink may find this two-piece round ice maker worth considering. It is designed to make clear, spherical ice at home, with each finished ball measuring about 6 cm across. The stated freezing time is 16 hours, so it suits advance preparation rather than a last-minute top-up.
Fill and freeze the containers ahead of serving, then use the round ice in a glass of your choice. Planning a drink for the evening? The long freeze time means it makes sense to start the day before, and the two-piece format gives you a small batch rather than a large supply.
Pros
The appeal here is the shape and presentation: round ice has a more distinctive look than standard cubes, and the listing says the maker is intended to produce crystal-clear results. If you enjoy taking a little more care over a drink at home, that’s a specific benefit, if you just need ice for a jug or several guests, a conventional tray or larger-capacity method may be more practical.
The stated diameter of about 6 cm gives you a clear sense of the finished ice size, while the listed freezer time helps with planning. It suits you if you want a couple of large, rounded pieces ready for individual drinks. It is not for you if you need ice quickly, want a high-volume batch, or would rather not leave a mould in the freezer for much of a day.
One thing to keep in mind: the listing doesn’t explain the filling steps or what freezer conditions are needed to achieve the clearest result. Based on what the listing says, clarity is the intended outcome, but it doesn’t provide enough detail to guarantee the same result in every freezer.
Spec sheet
- Type: Round ice maker
- Ice shape: Round
- Ice diameter: Approx. 2.4 inches (6 cm)
- Quantity: 2 pieces
- Freezing time: 16 hours
- Size (W × D × H): Approx. 6.7 × 4.1 × 4.7 inches (17.0 × 10.5 × 12.0 cm)
- Cold resistance: -8°F (-30°C)
- Materials listed: Thermo-flame plasticised elastomer for the round container, “Poropropylenee” for the water storage container, polypropylene for the insulation container
The material name for the water storage container is written as “Poropropylenee” in the supplied details, so it’s best not to assume a corrected material. The overall dimensions may also matter if freezer shelf space is tight.
What I’d decide
This is a focused choice for presentation, not an all-purpose ice solution. Compared with a basic ice tray, it offers a larger round shape and a stated clear-ice aim, but asks for more planning and makes only two pieces at a time. A standard tray makes more sense for everyday drinks or a crowd, this one is the more considered pick when the shape is part of the experience.
If you’re choosing it for a specific glass, check that a 6 cm ball will fit comfortably, as the listing gives the ice diameter but no glass compatibility details. The 16-hour wait is the main practical drawback, so buy into the routine only if you’re happy to prepare ahead. For occasional drinks where appearance matters, that trade-off may be worthwhile, for quick, plentiful ice, a simpler or higher-capacity option is likely to suit better.