Yama Stovetop 5 Cup Vac-Pot - Vacuum Pot Siphon Coffee Brewer-OUT OF STOCK UNTIL 3/09

Product Details

• ASIN: B000NWRM9M
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,950 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be Careful of the Handle, July 28, 2008

By	dmf (Georgia USA) - See all my reviews

I have used this pot daily for several months. I prefer manual coffee brewers because I control the steep time.

It makes much better coffee than an autodrip and is easy to use, but the handle will melt if the pot is not carefully placed on the burner and the flame kept low.

Try the Bodum Santos filter for an easy to clean substitute for the cloth filter.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars tea pot, March 4, 2008

By	Charles H. Macmullin Jr. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I got it for coffee, but, it's great for loose tea. It is the easiest method I've use, making perfect tea. Easy to clean, easy to brew!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best coffee, and great for teas., October 6, 2008

By	M. Schaefer - See all my reviews

When I started using my Yama 5-cup, it instantly made me realize that my previous stove-top coffee making devices had to go. The Yama makes the best Americano coffee that you will get anywhere.

Here is my method for making coffee with it:

1. Make certain that there are no water droplets on the bottom of the pot! Then place just the bottom section on med-high heat (a 7 on my electric range) with your desired water amount (3 or 5 cups).
2. When water starts to bubble slightly (steeping), put the top on it. The water will now "travel north". Now that the water is up top set the heat to low, and add your coffee (ground slightly finer than drip). I use 45 grams of coffee for 5 cups, or 30 grams for 3 cups.
3. Set a timer for 2 minutes.
4. After two minutes, remove the Yama from the heat. After about a minute off the heat the coffee up top will fill back into the bottom, because you have *created a partial* vacuum by lowering the heat.
5. Supposing everything was done perfectly, after 4 minutes all of the coffee will be back in the bottom ready to drink. Getting the grind perfect is your goal.

TIP:
Get an antique "cory rod" glass filter off of ebay ($5-15). They fit the Yama 3, 5, and 8 cup models. They are also much easier to clean than a cloth filter, and never need to be replaced.