Yama Tabletop 5 Cup Vacpot Coffee Siphon & Vacuum Pot Review

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(More customer reviews)Disappointed when cotton wick and measuring spoon were missing in the original shipment. Took one phone call and 2 emails to receive a response. Received the missing parts 2 weeks later. Very happy with the lab-type coffee maker.

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Yama's Tabletop Coffee Siphon holds 5 espresso size cups! Includes warmer for liquid burning alcohol. Great for your after dinner coffee drinks brewed right at your table! Good for restaurant use as well. 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 mark with hot water and place desired amount of coffee in top chamber.

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Northwest Glass Yama Coffee Siphon Vacuum Pot, 1-Unit Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to try the siphon method of brewing and thought this would be a good entry level pot. I have been very pleased with it so far. I have used it almost every day since I received it and used it for a presentation on coffee brewing methods. I must say that I was a bit disappointed when it arrived to see that the product features had not been (nor still is) accurate. The listing stated (and still does) that this unit also "Includes an bamboo stir stick and a butane burner". Of course it did not. It contained a plastic measuring spoon that also works as a stirrer as well as an alcohol burner. I had done enough research to suspect this was the case.
On the topic of burner; I had read quite a bit about the slowness of the alcohol burner but this really hasn't been too much of an issue for me. I heat my water in an electric water kettle before putting it in the siphon and it is back up to a boil in a very short time with the alcohol burner. I could see this being an issue if you didn't preheat the water or were using a larger pot.
So far I'm very pleased with my purchase and would consider using this company and supplier in the future.

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Directions for use; use a slightly finer grind of coffee. Drop the washable, reusable cloth covered filter into the infussion 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 5 mark with hot water and place 5 measuring spoons of coffee in top chamber. Fill the burner with soot free denatured alcohol, ethyl or an ethyl / isopropyl mixture that's high on the ethanol side - isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) tends burns hotter than ethyl or methyl alcohols, but also burns orange and produces a lot of soot. This is available at hardware or outdoor stores. It takes about 4 minutes to heat the water, all the water is siphoned to the top chamber and then allow 2 minutes to brew. Once you remove from the heat source, 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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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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iSi 2248 Soda Siphon, Brushed Aluminum Review

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(More customer reviews)Since there's so much discussion - both good and bad - regarding this product, I thought I'd put in my 2 cents...
Yes, I really like this item...but I was initially so-so until I figured out the right method to make the water as fizzy as possible.
Like others, I was initially dismayed about the quality of the fizz, however after about 20 CO2 cartridges worth of trial and error, I think I've figured out the best possible method to make the water very fizzy:
1. Use cold water. Yes... I know, everyone has been suggesting this...but seriously, this really makes a difference. I'm not talking about cool water here... the water needs to be COLD. And the secret trick that no one really seems to be talking about here is that the cold water needs to be poured into a chilled siphon! Before first use, put the empty metal siphon in the freezer to get it nice and chilled. After that, every new batch will stay cold since you'll be storing the siphon in the fridge before refreshing it.
2. after dispensing the (single) CO2 cartridge into the water, SHAKE THE CANISTER VIGOROUSLY 20 TIMES BEFORE PUTTING IT INTO THE FRIDGE. The instructions suggest shaking it 5 times. I found 20 works alot better
3. keep it in the fridge for at least an hour before dispensing for the first time.
By following the steps above, you should get a premium-level output. Sure, its not going to be ultra fizzy like the artificially charged soda can drinks, but the seltzer water is of surprising quality when following these directions.
Lastly, I wanted to make a few additional comments about this product that haven't been discussed too much in the other reviews:
1. The siphon is of high quality. It's very solidly built.
2. It's made in Austria, not China like many of the knockoffs here on Amazon and Ebay
3. This is actually a very cost-effective way of making soda water if you purchase the co2 in bulk. I bought a 100-pack of chargers here for about 34 bucks... making the cost per quart 34cents!
4. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY THE ISI CARTRIDGES! ANY 8 GRAM "FOOD-GRADE" CO2 CARTRIDGES WILL WORK PERFECTLY INCLUDING NTG, MOSA AND THE WHIPIT BRAND (CO2 NOT NO2!!)
Hope this helps some of you on the fence about this product.

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Save money on buying carbonated soda water--as well as stay green without all the added plastic bottles--with the Austrian-made iSi Soda Siphon, which offers a timeless elegance with its brushed aluminum finish. Great for Italian Sodas, spritzers with wine or juice, the Soda Siphon features a removable measuring tube for easy cleaning and to prevent overfilling. A secure neck threading and a pressure-regulating system provide maximum safety. It comes with a CO2 soda charger that makes approximately 32 ounces of soda water, and additional CO2 chargers are available for refills. The bottle stores comfortably in the refrigerator when filled.

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