vacuum pot suggestions

[bears12th]

So I am in. After reading the Vacuum Pot vs. French Press thread I am ready to make the jump to vacuum pot, but which do I buy? Not interested in spending hundreds of dollars so a mid-level, great value is what I am looking for. Question about filters still exist - I will be doing research on this in the coming days, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance and thanks for adding this to the lists of disorders.

Jeff

 

[Jasonian]

The Yama 3-cup for the best balance of quality and volume.

The higher the volume, the lower the quality. (I prefer my 2-cup Hario, but it really isn't enough volume for the sake of consumption.. I use it mostly for aromatics and roast analysis purposes. It's my second favorite brew method. Cupping is my first favorite.)

If that's not enough volume, I wouldn't go any higher than the 5-cup.

I also have a Bodum Santos, but it rarely ever gets any use(comparitively). The coffee I get from it doesn't compare to the Hario, and I have a lot more control over parameters with my french press.

Basically, vac-pot produces a better cup.. assuming it is a small-volume vac-pot.

 

[xillion]

There are also some Hario vac pots in your price range:

http://www.unicahome.com/catalog/item.asp?id=58909&PartnerID=FR

http://www.elementalcoffeeroasters.com/Products/25-hario-syphon.aspx

Hario main site:

http://www.harioglass.com/global/coffee/syphon.html

 

[StillShaving]

If you have unlimited funds, you could get one of these halogen powered pots by UCC
There is a video of it in action here:
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wDS3xWBmOg[/YOUTUBE]

 

[xillion]

Here is the one shown in the video, it is a rebranded Hario:

http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/bonmac-coffee-syphon.html?___store=default

 

[Jasonian]

Here is the one shown in the video, it is a rebranded Hario:

http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/bonmac-coffee-syphon.html?___store=default

I hate the gold and the significant markup, and the lack of a spirit burner, but otherwise it's the same as my TCA-2.

Just a cost-conscious tip, TCA-3's have been spotted on e-bay fairly regularly. New ones.

I like a butane burner for control. Very similar to this one. http://www.amazon.com/Alec-Bradley-Burner-Table-Lighter/dp/B001CZJMT2

Of course, SM sells one as well.