The most famous coffee roasters of the west coast would not disagree that even the highest quality of coffee beans and the most sophisticated roast will not make a good cup of coffee without the right brewing system. Bodum has the only vacuum brewing system which satisfy both the coffee roasters of the west and their fellow scientists. With more than four decades of coffee experience, Bodum has created the electric vacuum coffee brewer BODUM SANTOS. It serves 6-12 cups of freshly brewed coffee with as strong and delicious taste, as if it came from a Bodum French press. A taste made possible with a high tech heating system developed especially for the Bodum Santos. No paper filters to make the coffee dull! Just a small easy cleaned micron nylon filter for a smooth and even cleaner coffee. An entirely closed brewing process where no aroma escapes and where the relation between temperature and time has come to an ultimate perfection. A good grip handle and lid for easy one-hand pouring. No hassle... 12 cups of coffee in less than 8 minutes. 1200 watt 48 oz. - 9.5 inches w. x 12 inches high