YAMA 8 Cup Vacuum Pot Coffee Brewer - Coffee Siphon Review

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(More customer reviews)When I first seen this product, I was trying to decide between it and the Bodum. Having made a side by side comparison, I decided I liked the handle on the Yama model better (it looked more sturdy). I was a little hesitant about buying it at first because it was made in Taiwan, but when my pot arrived I knew i made the right decision. The coffe pot is hand made and the quality of the craftsmanship is exceptional. When I purchased this unit, I also purchased a cory glass filter from ebay to us in place of the filter assembly that comes with this unit for about $15.00 (shipping included), I highly recommend this and it works great. I have used this brewer several times now using coffe ground for auto drip and it works great; my friend who is a coffe fanatic said it was better than starbucks and is buying one of these as I write this review. I did not buy this product through Amazon because quite frankly the 20 dollar shipping charges that the seller (Expresso Parts Northwest) is charging for this item is outragious! (Sorry Amazon). Shop arround, I payed what Expresso charges here on this site with shipping included. I buy a lot of things from Amazon and wanted to write a review for the Amazon shopping community. If you love the taste of a good cup of coffe, buy this brewer you will not be disappointed. There is a little more work involved than a automatic drip machine and if you are all about convenience, than don't buy this product, but if you love coffe and don't mind a little extra time and effort in producing an exceptional cup of coffe than this product is for you!

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8 cup vacuum pot coffee brewer. The Yama Vacuum Brewer ships with one filter cloth, the filter assembly, a measuring spoon, lid/stand, and vacuum brewer. Additional filters are available for an additional charge. "Cup" refers to Yama's idea of what a cup should be and equals about 3-4 ounces for each cup. Directions for use: Use a slightly finer grind of coffee, somewhere around "auto drip" however you may experiment to taste. Drop the washable, reusable cloth covered filter into the infusion chamber with the chain hanging down into the glass syphon tube. Pull the chain down until you can hook it to the bottom of the siphon tube. Fill the bottom carafe to the 8 cup mark with hot water and place 8 measuring spoons of coffee mark in top chamber. Using the wire trivet between the coffee siphon and the burner place the coffee siphon on the burner and turn on to medium heat. DO NOT TURN THE BURNER ON HIGH As the water boils, it will be siphoned up to the top chamber where it will infuse with the ground coffee. A little water will always remain in the bottom water chamber. Let brew about 60 seconds, then remove the pot from the heat source. Once the coffee starts to cool the liquid is siphoned back down into the bottom carafe. Remove the top, placing it in its convertible lid/stand, and bring the pot to the table for serving. Gently rock the upper carafe back and forth until it can easily be removed and placed into it's stand. Serve and enjoy your fresh great tasting coffee. Although Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol which is available at all drug stores can be used in the alcohol burner, Denatured Alcohol which can be purhcased most hardware stores will burn hotter and help heat the water quicker. Check out Old Timey

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Bamboo Vacpot Stir Stick - Contoured Vacuum Coffee Brewer Stirrer Review

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(More customer reviews)Perfect tool for stirring grounds during brewing coffee in a vacuum pot. Works amazingly better than chopsticks, spatula, spoon, which were all used before happening upon this product.

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Contoured bamboo stir stick for stirring vacuum pot coffee brewers (vacpots). A step up from plastic and a far better way to stir the slurry. 9-3/4" long

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Northwest Glass Yama Stovetop Coffee Siphon, 1-Unit Review

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(More customer reviews)This has to be my favorite (non-espresso) method of producing good coffee. Vacuum brewing (often called siphon brewing) was very popular before convenience assumed more importance than the quality of coffee produced.
While lacking quite the grace and style (and "coffee-table theatre") of the Cona version, the Yama brewer carries a much smaller price tag. Though it is made of glass, the Yama feels quite sturdy and should be quite serviceable - given suitable care. If it breaks, the cost of replacement is reasonable.

The Cona has a glass rod/filter which is very effective, zero cost, and low maintenance. I do not like the idea of brewing through re-used, laundered cotton filters as provided with the Yama, so I use an old Cory glass rod filter (check out eBay) which works perfectly with my 40 oz unit. A simple wire grid is provided and works well with my electric smooth-top. The whole process soon becomes very quick and easy with practice.
Maybe I'll buy a small butane burner to achieve the Cona's "coffee-table theatre".

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Brew and serve the best coffee of your life with the help of this 40-ounce coffee siphon from Northwest Glass Yama, which vacuum brews coffee on your stovetop to produce a cleaner, richer, and smoother cup of coffee. This coffee siphon (model SY-8) makes 40 ounces (8 cups) of coffee. One part performance art and one part laboratory project, the coffee siphon brews coffee by heating water stored in the bottom chamber, which is then forced to the upper vessel containing the coffee grounds. After removal from the heat, the brewed coffee will be drawn back through a strainer to the bottom chamber and ready for pouring. This model works on gas and electric rangetops, and comes with a wire diffuser for use on electric coil burners. The glass chambers are dishwasher and microwave safe.

Directions for Use
Use a slightly finer grind of coffee.
Drop the washable, reusable cloth covered filter into the infusion chamber with the chain hanging down into the glass siphon tube.
Pull the chain down until you can hook it to the bottom of the siphon tube.
Fill the bottom carafe to the 5 mark with hot water and place 5 measuring spoons of coffee in top chamber.
After about 4 minutes to heat the water, all the water is siphoned to the top chamber; allow 2 minutes to brew.
Remove from the heat source, allowing the coffee comes back down to the bottom carafe.
Remove the top, placing it in its convertible lid/stand, and bring the pot to the table for serving.

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