- The Cafe Solo is unquestionably a unique and exceptional specialty coffee manual brewer. Because of its simple usability and superior design, the Cafe Solo is a force to be reckoned with in the specialty coffee world.
- Saturation of grounds in full immersion assures complete extraction
- Modern design fits in any kitchen
- Neoprene sleeve keeps coffee hot longer than would a glass pot
- Volume: 0.6 Liters (600ml)
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The Café Solo is a complete coffee making solution. Spoon fresh ground coffee directly into the heat resistant glass flask, add boiling water and stir. Insert the filter funnel and a smart tip-up lid will automatically open when you pour.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a fine brewer,
By Meggan (Waukesha, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Eva Solo Cafe Solo Coffee Maker Designer Coffee - 0.6 L (Kitchen)
We have been using our Eva Solo daily for several months. It is expensive, but for us, it's worth it. It looks great, is easy to grip at the neck of the pot, the neoprene cover keeps coffee warm, it's durable and simple to use. Cleaning and use is easier than a press pot. Best of all is the pouring spout. Coffee goes where it is aimed and it never drips. This is an example of really superb functional art.
Check Coffee Geek.com for a more detailed review by a true geek. We use the .6 liter version for 2 large cups of coffee. We use our 1 liter version for 4 cups.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superior Coffee to French Press Method,
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This review is from: Eva Solo Cafe Solo Coffee Maker Designer Coffee - 0.6 L (Kitchen)
I purchased both the Eva Cafe Solo 0.6L and 1.0L sizes and am really pleased with both. I think the quality of the glass work, filter system, and really functional design is indeed worth the high price.
While most avid coffee drinkers might think of the French press method as one of the best, if not the best, way to brew coffee, in my view the Cafe Solo takes things one step further. The filter screen, which extends down through the neck of the carafe is a very, very fine mesh. Part of the reason I think they can get away with such a fine mesh without clogging is that there is a huge surface area and the coffee tends to flow along the length of the mesh rather than straight at it when poured -- just brilliant design here. So, even if you have to resort to using a blade grinder (with its associated inconsistent grind - tsk) the fine mesh screen filters very effectively and the amount of fine particles that end up in the coffee is minimal compared to press pots. The only disadvantage is that, beyond the optimum 4 mintues or so brewing time, the coffee remaining after your first pour does tend to brew a bit more than with the press pot -- since the grounds are free flowing in the carafe rather than compressed and trapped at the bottom of the pot. Of course you can always transfer to a thermos, but I don't since I've not found the "overbrewing" difference that significant (though it is noticeable). The smaller 0.6L Cafe Solo is perfect for a couple of "American-sized" mugs of coffee, while the 1.0L size is great for two people. Clean up is a breeze -- you can just rinse everything with water and perhaps every second or third time give the carafe a cleaning with a bottle brush (French roast coffees in particular leave a bit of film on the glass after a couple of uses). I don't find the need to even use the neoprene insulating wrap to keep the coffee warm -- but I do drink a couple of cups in fairly quick succession. With the neopreen on, it's not quite as effective as a thermos but will keep coffee hot for 30 minutes+. Bottom line -- the superior filtering is the key to the Cafe Solo performance... press pot filters in my experience are more coarse and there is always some 'blow by' as as the plunger descends. Just drink up or pour out into a thermos to prevent overbrewing (and perhaps take the best coffee you'll ever make, along with you).
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good Coffee Maker BUT At What Price ?,
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This review is from: Eva Solo Cafe Solo Coffee Maker Designer Coffee - 0.6 L (Kitchen)
I only have a few vices left. I love good coffee, good cigars, and wonderful chocolate. And I don't mind spending money on a good product. The Eva Solo Cafe Solo Coffee Maker is just that. A cleverly designed Coffee Maker that works well. Basically, Eva consists of a decanter, its cozy little sweater, a filter with cap, and a stirrer. It is easy to use although a bit more time consuming than say my Stove Top Espresso. The resulting coffee is very good. As good as my French Press. As good as my Stove Top Espresso Maker. It is nice having it in my arsenal of coffee makers, although that cute little sweater does not really keep the coffee warm for long. My real problem with this product is the price. At around $80 including shipping, this well designed product costs at least 2 if not 3 times what it should. Paying somewhere between $27 and $35 would seem appropriate to me. Good Coffee Maker. Bad Price. (My review is of the small .6 litre Eva)
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