Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 31 Reviews
Avg Price
$45.00
Manufacturer
Bodum
Machine Type
Glass, Stand, Plastic Filter, Vacuum Coffee Maker
Colors
Glass, black, red
Class
Vacuum Coffee Maker, Manual
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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For a long time, Bodum was the only voice in the wilderness, making a glass vacuum coffee maker when everyone else seemed to disapear.
Glenn R. Holmes (quality: 8.7)
04.02.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Reasonably priced unit which produces great results in coffee taste. A good choice for starters.
Paul Varjak (quality: 8.4)
04.29.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Don't be intimidated by vacuum pots or the low cost of this product.
Jeroen Vriesendorp (quality: 8.4)
07.13.2001
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: An affordable, basic vac pot - makes great coffee (but dump the disc & get a Cona rod)
Geoffrey Sherwood (quality: 8.3)
02.21.2003
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: A great inexpensive pot that works well -- especially with a cory rod filter
Craig Hairrell (quality: 8.2)
01.17.2002
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: A good, inexpensive alternative for hardcore coffee drinkers.
David DCosta (quality: 8.0)
12.14.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Superior brewing at a reasonable price in $ and effort
Einar Faanes (quality: 8.0)
11.24.2005
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A brewer that makes good coffee and a good party thriller, but is easy to clean and can't be combined with inconsistent grinders.
Erik Boge Karlsen (quality: 8.0)
01.17.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: The best way to make coffee, beats any drip machine.
Dung Truong (quality: 7.9)
02.11.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: An excelent product that is elegant, lightweight, easy to clean, excelent performer, flexible and large capacity to spare.
Neil Gaylor (quality: 7.9)
01.28.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Brilliant coffee, simple, elegant design and a cinch to maintain.
Chris Wood (quality: 7.8)
06.18.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Santos is a great value product that makes awesome coffee, and looks great in the process.
Tim Eggers (quality: 7.7)
07.05.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: All in all I love my Santos and I highly recommend it, and excellent first vacuum pot!
Cyril De-Valry (quality: 7.7)
03.11.2008
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Bodum has a well known and establish liine of products. their vaccum pot is easy to assemble, to use and to clean. it's a good deal for the money.
Scott Boje (quality: 7.5)
08.30.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Exceptional coffee. Requires a decent grinder.
Joe Paravisini (quality: 7.5)
07.29.2008
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: If you want to get into vacuum brewing, and have limited funds, go with the Santos.
Christopher Molloy (quality: 7.0)
09.13.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A very nice novelty, not an everyday piece of equipment.
Dang P. Tran (quality: 6.8)
06.20.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Less expensive vacuum brewer. And those who don't have vacuum are missing a lot
Steve S (quality: 6.7)
02.10.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Worth the money I paid - great coffee.
Chris (quality: 6.5)
01.15.2000
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Very interesting way to make coffee, and great tasting coffee too! I use it every day!
Frederick Crouse (quality: 6.5)
04.08.2001
Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: Vac pots? Good!... Bodum Santos design? Lose that filter disk...
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