Overall Rating
8.7, Based on 30 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Yama
Machine Type
Alcohol Burner, Glass, Cloth Filter, Vacuum Coffee Maker
Colors
Glass, Black
Class
Vacuum Coffee Maker, Manual
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Yama makes a line of vacuum brewers - several are imported into the US and Canada.
Mark Prince (quality: 8.4)
07.10.2001
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: Good starter vac pot for those wanting to get in on this.
Donald Varona (quality: 9.0)
06.28.2007
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: SY-8
Bottom Line: A good way to make an excellent cup, but you need to be patient to learn how to use it and get used to its quirks.
Helen F (quality: 8.0)
06.15.2007
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Stove Top Model
Bottom Line: Fantastic coffee for the confirmed tinkerers among us
Tom O (quality: 7.7)
02.09.2007
Rating: 7.4
Product Reviewed: HCA-5
Bottom Line: More work for less coffee
Jeremy Maclennan (quality: 8.4)
06.14.2004
Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: vacuum pot
Bottom Line: Unique DIY coffee brewing for the connoisseur
David Marley (quality: 7.6)
04.24.2002
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Great every day use Vac pot or "first" pot
Charles Dow
12.10.2003
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Yama Vacuum brewer
Bottom Line: Cute, but some trouble to use
Jerry T (quality: 8.7)
03.21.2006
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Five Cup
Bottom Line: For one person or two who habitually drink one cup or like to re-set and brew a fresh round then this is the pot for you.
Anthony C (quality: 9.0)
06.30.2012
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: CNT-5
Bottom Line: A beautiful piece that is a great show brewer, not reccomended for everyday use.
Wendy Sarrett (quality: 6.4)
12.15.2002
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Excellent beginning vac pot.
Kirk D (quality: 7.0)
05.03.2007
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 5 cup
Bottom Line: Nice looking, functional, novel brewer capable of smooth coffee
Patrick T (quality: 7.3)
05.05.2007
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Stove Top Vacuum Model
Bottom Line: Full, rich taste that is smooth without bitterness; well worth the extra effort needed to use the Yama Vacuum brewer.
Jon (quality: 4.0)
02.25.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Get one. You wont be sorry.
Dave Borton (quality: 9.6)
01.02.2009
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 5- and 8-cup stovetop
Bottom Line: The Yama vacpot has me hook, line, and sinker. It has become my daily brew. Putzing reigns.
Jeff Cameron (quality: 8.1)
12.26.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: I can give this product my full recommendation to those looking to try vacuum brewers without spending a lot of money.
Donald Blum (quality: 7.0)
12.20.2001
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Vac Pot
Bottom Line: an inexpensive, fun, great-tasting coffee maker without presspot sludge.
Chuck Kish (quality: 7.0)
10.14.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great value, great coffee. Easy to use especially with a Bodum Electric Santos filter.
Nelson Rosen (quality: 3.0)
01.26.2011
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 5-Cup
Bottom Line: Excellent vac brewer but watch the handle when the burner is not on low; certainly a great value. Stovetop convenience, vac-pot awesome-ness.
Tom Wood (quality: 8.3)
03.16.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 5-cup stove top
Bottom Line: Wonderful product if you don't mind a slightly more manual (but not difficult) process
John (quality: 4.6)
06.27.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: French press cup quality without the sludge. Wonderful device!
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