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Yama 8 Cup Vac-Pot - Vacuum Pot Siphon Coffee Brewer by Yama
$43.87
customer review: OK, I have been trying to brew a great cup of coffee for a few years now. I got a Yama a few days ago and it does the best job so far. THE GOOD POINTS: The Yama's resulting coffee tastes great, is not bitter, is crystal clear, not muddy, and has *no* grit in the cup -- the filtering works great. I think one of the secrets to this system might be that the fine particles are completely filtered out so when the brewing stops it REALLY stops. There are no fine coffee grounds continuing to over-extract in the pot and cup after the "official" brewing is over. Another factor is probably the maintenance of a proper brewing temperature. Coffee prepared in the Yama even retains its good taste as it cools in the cup. THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED TO GET USED TO: Be prepared to have a more hands-on approach to coffee making and cleanup than with an automatic drip or even with a French Press. See TIPS below. Also, you don't want to leave water boiling unattended in a glass pot. You will want, if not absolutely require, a decent burr grinder so you can fine tune and get a consistent grind that does not clog the filter. QUALITY: Overall, quality is quite high but I have already had to make two minor repairs/adjustments. Hardly worth mentioning, but here they are: 1. The chain used to hook the filter to the siphon tube came off. This is because I wasn't careful when setting the siphon in the stand that the upside down lid provides. I had to reattach the chain to the hook and squeeze the hook a little with pliers to firm up the connection. See TIP 3, below. 2. The handle is held onto the pot by a metal collar that is attached to the handle with a screw. I had to tighten the screw. COMPARED TO OTHERS: This is my first siphon (aka vacuum pot) coffee maker so I can't give a first-hand comparison of its performance to others of its kind but it is reasonably priced, well made, and it works. It even looks as good as or better than most. Maybe the Cona looks a little nicer but the Cona costs four times as much and I bet its filter system doesn't work as well! Up until now I have been using a Technivorm Moccamaster KBT-741 (auto drip) but found that the best way to use it required quite a bit of hand-tending anyway. Stirring and messing with the drip control on the filter basket were needed to keep the grounds properly exposed to the water. I use a "gold" filter instead of paper since that gives better flavor but it does leave mud and grit in the cup, although not as much as French Press. The Technivorm cost over $200. The Yama makes better coffee for less than one fourth the price. A French Press is about the same price as the Yama and almost as fussy to work with but, in my opinion, doesn't make coffee nearly as good. TIPS: (I ended up writing quite a bit here, but don't let all these details scare you off. They -- or your personal equivalents -- will become second nature after just a few brewing cycles. After all, this was the way many people made coffee 50+ years ago. We have traded away good coffee for a very small bit of convenience. These tips might make more sense after using your Yama once or twice.) 1. Bring the water to a near boil in the bottom section *before* attaching the top part (the siphon and filter assembly). This prevents water from seeping up into the top before it is at a good brewing temperature. "Near boil" may be obvious to most, but to be precise we want a temperature of about 200F (95C). You could use a cooking thermometer once to be sure you can recognize what the water looks like at that temperature. It will show obvious signs of boiling but not be at a full "rolling boil". 2. You can tend to other things while the water is coming up to temperature. I grind the coffee, assemble the top section and fill it with the ground coffee. I also preheat the carafe I will transfer the brewed coffee to (using hot water from the tap) and preheat the cups (microwave). 3. When attaching the filter with the spring-loaded hook, be sure that the CHAIN HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN and does not jut off to the side. This is how I knocked off the chain while setting the siphon in the stand as mentioned in QUALITY item number 1, above. 4. Once the water is up to temperature, turn the heat way down and insert the top section WITH LID IN PLACE. Water will rise to the top (in just a few seconds -- it's a little dramatic!). Now give it a quick stir to get a good water/grounds mixture. 5. Leave the heat on low while waiting the prescribed time for extraction to take place. This keeps a simmer in the small amount of water that, by design, is left in the bottom section. The simmer maintains the pressure that keeps the water up in the top section. It also keeps the mixture at the proper temperature and causes a little agitation to keep things well mixed. I give it about 30 seconds. This combined with the time it takes the water to rise, the time used stirring, and the draw-down time (next step) are what add up to the total brewing time. In my case this adds up to somewhere between two and three minutes, shorter than the generally recommended four minutes brew time but it seems right for my taste. 6. Remove the pot from the heat. I set it on a cutting board. In a few moments the coffee will start to descend from the top to the bottom. What happens is that as the pot cools the water vapor in it reverts to a liquid form causing a partial vacuum that sucks the brewed coffee from the top to the bottom. It should take one or two minutes for the coffee to completely draw down. Nearly all liquid will be drawn from the top and eventually the coffee in the bottom pot will be almost to the level where it was originally filled. When this point is reached it will start "sucking air" resulting in foaming and bubbling in the pot with associated noises. 7. You can now remove the siphon assembly. Use a pot holder to rock it back and forth and break the vacuum seal, being careful NOT TO BANG THE SIPHON TUBE. If you do this before the "sucking air" mentioned above the vacuum may make it a little more difficult to remove the siphon assembly. This is one of the TRICKIEST PARTS. You are handling an oddly shaped piece of hot glass. A good time and place to be extra careful. I have found that, once loosened, I can dispense with the pot holder and lift off the top part using two hands. It's hot but not *too* hot and this seems safer than using a pot holder. 8. The first adjustment you may need to make to your routine is the degree of grind you use. Too fine and it can clog the filter causing the draw-down to take too long. Too coarse and you don't get good extraction. This is the other TRICKY PART. You want to use as fine a grind as you can while still having the draw-down complete in about one or two minutes. I use what I use for automatic drip which is near the coarse end of the scale. The point here is that you want to achieve a consistent brewing time and a shorter, consistent, draw-down time gives you more control (in step 5). 9. Once you have the previous paragraph worked out you can adjust the strength of your brew by the amount of coffee you grind and the time you let it simmer before removing it from the heat. 10. Be sure to keep the cloth filter clean and change it regularly, perhaps every week or so. I am not sure what the best way to clean it is. I put it in the dishwasher. I have seen recommendations for bleach and OxyClean. The pot does come with two filter cloths (one installed and an extra) but you should probably order the Yama Vacpot Replacement Cloth Vacuum Pot Filters (5) when you order the Yama pot. BONUS TIPS! 1. The spent grounds make good compost, especially for plants that like acidic soils. This includes roses. 2. When cleaning out the siphon assembly in the sink be careful not to let water and grounds shoot out the siphon tube at the bottom and get all over you and the floor! MY BACKGROUND: I grind my own beans and order them fresh-roasted from several sources but I don't go to the trouble to roast my own. I use chlorinated, softened, filtered, reverse-osmosis water -- not because I actively chose to do so but because that's what I have available and it seems good enough. Filtering and RO are supposed to make it OK to use chlorinated and softened water. I think the water tastes great by itself.
Krups 324-42 DuoThek 10-Cup Thermal Coffeemaker, Stainless Steel by Krups (324-42)
$310 $228.99	Dual system simultaneously brews 10 cups each of 2 different coffees Separate carafe, filter, water chamber, and indicator for each side Double-walled filter maximizes flavor, aroma, and maintains optimum brewing temperature Stainless-steel double-insulated thermal carafes; drip-free pouring spout Measures 12-3/4 by 13-1/4 by 8-3/4 inches; limited 1-year warranty
customer review: Excellent product. I was targeting the duel coffe pot with a non-glass caraff and found the Krupps. It has stainless steel caraffs, which keeps coffee hot for hours. Coffee maker is easy to pour, no drips and easy to use and clean. Overall we are very happy with our choice and Amazon was able locate me the best price on the internet.
Yama Stovetop 5 Cup Vac-Pot - Vacuum Pot Siphon Coffee Brewer by Yama
$34.87
customer review: I am on my 3rd pot as keep breaking them. The fact that I continue to use the same brand is the best endorsement I can think of. The coffee is great and I am not able to go back to drip coffee. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the handle which over time will melt away.
Yama Tabletop 3 Cup Vacpot Coffee Siphon & Vacuum Pot by Yama
$49.67
customer review: The best way to make coffee in the past has been with vacuum pots. The Yama 3 Cup Vacpot is just the right size for one American size cup of first rate coffee. Watching the action more than makes up for the several minutes it takes when using the alcohol burner to heat the water.
Butane Micro Burner - Vacpot Burner - Portable w/ Adjustable Flame and Electronic Ignition by espressoparts2
$58.12
This portable Butane Bunsen Micro-Burner with it's adjustable flame is the ideal heat source for vacpot coffee makers. Although this is a perfect match for our tabletop vacpots, we have sourced an adjustable bunsen burner stand making it a handy companion for standard vacpots as well. This is also great burner for cooking, camping, laboratory applications and restaurants.Turn your ordinary stovetop Vacpot into a tabletop version with our new Lab Stand.The Butane burner includes: Electronic instant ignition system Adjustable flame Refillable 30 - 35 gms butane fuel tank Max. Temperature attainable : 1,300C or 2,400F Working Time : about 45 minutes Dimension : 125 mm x 80 mm x 76 mm
Mr. Coffee Black and Stainless Steel 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker by Mr. Coffee (FTX33GTF)
$62.99	Stainless Steel Design compliments today's kitchen trends Brewing Pause 'n Serve lets you pour a cup of coffee while the coffeemaker is still brewing Removable Filter Basket lifts out of Brew Basket for fast and easy filling and cleaning 2-hour Auto Shut-Off keeps your coffee warm for 2 hours and then automatically shuts off. Delay Brew allows you to set your coffeemaker up to 24 hours in advance to begin brewing at a specific time Adjustable Temperature Warmer Plate lets you decide how hot you want to keep your coffee. Cord Storage safely stores excess cord to keep your countertop neat
customer review: I love this machine. It's exactly what I was looking for and it was only $20 at Costco. Pros: - easy to see the water level from the outside - separate lids for filling water and coffee grounds so you don't accidentally dump the water on the grounds - coffee comes out nice and hot even when I used the filtered water from the fridge - I've had one where the coffee was only lukewarm - the beeper indicating the coffee is done can be turned on and off - looks very stylish - fits perfectly under the cabinet - some others are too big - digital indicator tells you how long it's been since you brewed the coffee - easy to pour pot - easy to lift out filter basket allows you to easily dump the old grinds cons: - I don't think the regular vs strong setting does anything - not sure the hotness setting on the heating plate does anything
Yama 5 Cup Stovetop Vacuum Brewer Upper Bowl Replacement - VACUUM POT REPLACEMENT ONLY by Yama
$19.85
Upper bowl replacement bowl for Yama 5 cup Vacuum Brewer (Vacpot).
Yama 5 Cup Tabletop Vacuum Brewer Upper Glass Replacement - TABLETOP REPLACEMENT by Yama
$18
Upper glass replacement part for the Yama 5 Cup Table Top Vacpot Brewers. Includes coffee siphon top brew chamber and gasket (assembled).
Vacpot Laboratory Bunsen Burner Stand for Standard Vacuum Pot Coffee Makers by espressoparts2
$10.63
Adjustable Laboratory Bunsen Burner Stand for vacpot/vacuum coffee maker preparation. Ideal for use with our standard stove top vacpots and the Adjustable Flame Butane Burners we offer. Turns your stove top vacpot into a tabletop version instantly. The burner platform is easily adjusted to a desired height.
Black & Decker VB100 Vacuum Brew 10-Cup Coffeemaker by Black & Decker (VB500)
$229	Unique vacuum-brew process brews to perfection; 10-cup capacity Washable permanent filter; no more messy paper filters Convenient digital clock; auto-start for a fresh cup first thing in the morning Carafe with soft-surface bottom protects tables from heat or scratches Measures 14 by 5 by 14 inches
customer review: This coffeemaker makes the best coffee I've ever made at home. And it's entertaining! What a combo. So, why can't I buy it? Another example of capitalism gone awry!
Typhoon Metro Red 6-Cup Espresso Maker by Typhoon (31052)
$18 $16.39	Retro-look espresso maker works on stovetop burner Sturdily constructed of heavy-duty, polished aluminum Choice of 3 sizes in 3 Metro colors: black, white, and red Black stay-cool handle and lid knob for each color choice 6-cup size measures 8-1/2 by 4 by 4 inches; wash by hand
customer review: This is nowhere near the quality of Bialetti products. Steam escapes from the seam no matter how tight the pieces are screwed together. There is water left in the bottom container every time - it has never made a full brew. Espresso grounds somehow end up in the bottom container making pea-sized dots. It's just not a good stovetop espresso maker, no matter how cute the red color is.
Typhoon Metro White 6-Cup Espresso Maker by Typhoon (31050)
$18 $17.5	Retro-look espresso maker works on stovetop burner Sturdily constructed of heavy-duty, polished aluminum Choice of 3 sizes in 3 Metro colors: black, white, and red Black stay-cool handle and lid knob for each color choice 6-cup size measures 8-1/2 by 4 by 4 inches; wash by hand
customer review: Great little espresso maker. Easy to set up and clean. I have a flat top stove so I don't think the bottom gets heated as efficiently as a coiled or gas range but overall it works nicely.
Bodum Santos Glass Vacuum Coffee Maker by BODUM
No other coffee maker has fascinated passionate coffee drinkers like the Santos. Here Jorgen Bodum tells the Santos story, and after you read it you'll understand why this passion for coffee has lasted two generations and for sure will last another two.In the mid-50's Peter Bodum, imported a French "vacuum" coffee maker and sold it for a couple of years on the Danish market. Although he found it both expensive and unsatisfactory he was convinced that the "vacuum coffee brewing system" was the best way to brew a good cup of coffee.With this in mind he set out to develop the first Bodum vacuum coffee maker in cooperation with one of Denmark's first product designers, the architect Kaas Klaeson. Their slogan, "design should not be expensive," is one that Bodum still stands for!Product development in 50's Denmark needed a pioneer's vision. From the first model, called Mocca, to the highly successful Santos, my father improved both the practical aspect of the vacuum coffee system and the quality of the coffee brewed in it. In creating a coffee maker to use on the stovetop as well as on a spirit burner at the table, he bridged the gap between everyday use and special events. His new, revolutionary nylon filter achieved a break-through in coffee brewing quality, far overshadowing the existing cotton and glass filters on the market. This patented filter strained coffee to a fine, tasteful and still aromatic coffee with nearly no sediments left over in the cup - a feat no coffee filter of the time was capable of.With its patented "valve sealing" a safety issue was solved by preventing too high of a vacuum to be formed. Santos became the coffee maker of the 50's, 60's, and a good part of the 70's. Its popularity grew to the point you could find a Santos in nearly every Scandinavian home.During the 60's my father added a number of new models to the collection. The Domingo, small and convenient, for 4-6 cups, and the Ri
Nio 6 Cup Espresso Maker by Oliver Hemming by Oliver Hemming
From the award winning Nio collection, this 6 cup espresso maker in stainless steel will be your early morning wake up. A beautiful and practical design in 18/10 stainless steel with a heat resistant PPS handle. It is suitable to be put on all stove types except induction cookers. Designed by Oliver Hemming in 2000. 6 cups - 0.3 lts capacity 8.25 inches h.
Replacement Bottom for Yama 5 Cup Vacpot Tabletop Coffee Siphon - TABLETOP REPLACEMENT by Yama
$18
Replacement bottom bowl for the Yama 5 Cup Table Top Coffee Siphon and Vacpot. Rock-hard sinks and delicate vacpot parts are a potential recipe for disaster. That's exactly why we offer all the Yama replacement parts we can get our mits on. Brew careful, and if the worst ever happens to you we got your back.
Yama 8 Cup Vacuum Brewer Upper Bowl Replacement - VACUUM POT REPLACEMENT ONLY by Yama
$19.86
Upper bowl replacement bowl for Yama 8 cup vacuum brewer (Vacpot).
Thermos Nissan 34-Ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless-Steel Gourmet Coffee Press by Thermos Nissan (NCI1000)
$29.99	Makes pressed coffee and keeps it hot for hours Holds a bit over 1 quart Steel-mesh screen is replaceable Hand wash with mild detergent Five-year warranty against defects
customer review: Nice to have a French press that keeps the coffee hot! Not blazing hot, but better than anything else we have tried. We bought it for camping, but are using it every day at home. Made well, pours nicely, we love it!
Bodum 3001-581USA Santos 12-Cup Vacuum Brewer, Graphite Blue by Bodum (3001-581USA)
	1200-watt electric vacuum coffeemaker brews 6 to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee Combining convenience with full-body flavor; similar to a French Press but less sediment Good-grip handle for easy one-hand pouring; 2-hour keep warm; auto shut off for safety Micron-C nylon filter included; timer not included; wash by hand Measures 9-1/2 by 10 inches
customer review: I'm online to buy my fourth Bodum Electric Santos coffee maker. There is no coffee maker, anywhere, with a more attractive design. However, even if it was ugly, I'd still buy another. The taste of the coffee is perhaps equaled by some commercial equipment such as that which Starbucks uses. However their product seems to vary and coffee from the Santos is great every time. Since I also like tea and the taste of tea is even more variable than coffee, I tried buying a new Santos for tea brewing only, even though neither Bodum nor any other source was recommending the unit as a tea maker. After trying the new unit I was amazed that tea could taste so good and even more surprised that Bodum and it's retailers were not touting the Santos as an electric tea maker. I have never found any other tea maker that was electric and could be programmed and that would turn on and off at my preset times. The Bodum does all this and more and makes better tea than traditional methods, most of which I've tried many times, in many corners of the world. On the down side the Santos has a hard to clean heating element base, and the seal around this element gives out after 1.5 to 2 years of use. Apparently it can't be repaired, so I've resigned myself to not worrying about it and not begrudging the approximately 10 cents per day that I pay for privilege of drinking the best tea brewed anywhere. I wish the unit lasted longer. Bodum's had a number of years to improve it, so hopefully they will be rewarding our loyalty with a new unit that not only lives up to its European heritage of quality but also the old world standard of longevity. If you want common tasting coffee or tea, buy a common coffee maker, otherwise buy the Bodum Santos and both you and your guests will share an uncommon delight, day after day, for many, many, many days to come.