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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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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:20-Ounce|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:15-Ounce|Amazon Verified Purchase
Vacuum brewing is a blast!
It may take some trial and error at first, but the high quality of the resulting brew more than rewards your persistence in getting your technique just right.
The Yama TCA-3 was the second coffee siphon I purchased.
The first was a Hario Nouveau 5-cup model. While the build and glass quality of the Yama can't hold a candle to those of the Hario, that was to be expected, as the Yama is about half the price. More importantly, the Yama does make a great cup of coffee.
From a tactile standpoint, the Hario feels better in the hand and seems more solid; the Hario Nouveau's rubber seal between the top and bottom globes is of much higher quality.
Why didn't I buy another Hario, then? Hario has stopped importing them into the U.S. While they can be found occasionally on eBay or bought from vendors in Canada, the availability of parts is a potential concern.
The Yama, at its much lower pricepoint, is a perfectly adequate entry-level vacuum brewer and a reliable "daily driver" coffeemaker.
As such, I definitely recommend it for someone on a budget, or someone who wants to try vacuum brewing for the first time but is reluctant to spend over a hundred dollars on a Hario (or significantly more than that on a Cona).
Don't be surprised if the bamboo stir stick described in the ad doesn't arrive with the brewer: there was no sign of it in my package.
On a side note, if you find you enjoy vacuum brewing, I would highly recommend getting a butane burner to replace the included alcohol burner: the butane flame burns cleaner and hotter.
It may take some trial and error at first, but the high quality of the resulting brew more than rewards your persistence in getting your technique just right.
The Yama TCA-3 was the second coffee siphon I purchased.
The first was a Hario Nouveau 5-cup model. While the build and glass quality of the Yama can't hold a candle to those of the Hario, that was to be expected, as the Yama is about half the price. More importantly, the Yama does make a great cup of coffee.
From a tactile standpoint, the Hario feels better in the hand and seems more solid; the Hario Nouveau's rubber seal between the top and bottom globes is of much higher quality.
Why didn't I buy another Hario, then? Hario has stopped importing them into the U.S. While they can be found occasionally on eBay or bought from vendors in Canada, the availability of parts is a potential concern.
The Yama, at its much lower pricepoint, is a perfectly adequate entry-level vacuum brewer and a reliable "daily driver" coffeemaker.
As such, I definitely recommend it for someone on a budget, or someone who wants to try vacuum brewing for the first time but is reluctant to spend over a hundred dollars on a Hario (or significantly more than that on a Cona).
Don't be surprised if the bamboo stir stick described in the ad doesn't arrive with the brewer: there was no sign of it in my package.
On a side note, if you find you enjoy vacuum brewing, I would highly recommend getting a butane burner to replace the included alcohol burner: the butane flame burns cleaner and hotter.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
This pot makes a very clean and bright cup of coffee. However, for the price, I would have expected better quality in the construction. While the glass and rubber gaskets seem fine, the plastic components and the base feel cheap. The spring that holds the filter in place seems like it won't last more than a few years. When this eventually gives out, I'll continue to make siphon coffee, but probably find a different company.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Almost a Good Quality Product...
When using, the stand(pedestal) is very unstable. Funny, that this product originated from Japan and should be in top good quality. Read more
Published 4 days ago by jak
slow and messy
I found this product very slow and very messy to use. Grounds get in the coffee and they have to be strained. It takes FOREVER to heat! Just a pain to use.
Published 5 days ago by Frankie
Fantastic !!!
great can be used for any infusion , I personally use it in creanting broath infusions for my cooking with oustanding results, try a fish broath infusion with geranium and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pericles
coffee siphon vacuum pot
Brews a very tasty pot of coffee. Tried it out as soon as I got it, it works as advertised!
Published 5 months ago by David Denniston
Elegant and Functional Coffee Brewer!
The coffee siphon is one of the oldest brew methods around. It's the only table-top brew method to use negative pressure (vacuum power) to brew coffee. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kaffeologie
Great Value
Excellent value syphon which is a great fun way to make coffee. Instructions in japanese but plenty of videos on YouTube. Read more
Published 6 months ago by davep
Best Coffee Maker Ever!!
I love this coffee maker so much. It is fun making coffee. The coffee is always hot and tastes great!!
Published 8 months ago by keithypat
Must own one
any coffee connoisseur must own a vac pot. THese guys have a rich history, and are well worth it. People can complain about the butane burner, you can complain that it takes too... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jordan Wright
Great, if slow, coffee maker!
When I was a baby-boomer rugrat in the 50's, my parents had a siphon coffee maker that, to my even-then-nerdy eyes, was way too cool and fascinating. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bill Chase
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