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It takes a little extra effort to clean but I don't think it take more effort than a french press. Like a french press but no sediment. Clean tasting and brings out the finer points of coffee. Loaned it to a friend who loved it too. I fill it a little more full and make 10 cups.
Don't get me started. The "show" of making a pot is great too. This makes the best coffee I have ever had. The bite that a strong brew seems to always have is gone. Just a heads up, don't grind real fine, it clogs the sieve. But if i really want to treat myself to a great cup of coffee, this is how I make it.
remove filter and rinse it off. I rinse the pot daily and put it in the dishwasher once a week. I do not know why so many people have a problem with this coffee pot. Water should be filling the top pot rapidly, as soon as there is a little water left in the bottom of the pot, slide it off the burner.
I use regular ground coffee and it does not clog the filter. It takes me 6 minutes to make a pot of coffee - much faster than my electric coffee pot. Put filter back on top pot. It's that simple. (can you get any easier than that)Tips for 6 minute coffee: Fill bottom pot with very hot water (I have a hot/cold water dispenser, but hot tap water would also work).
Put top pot on bottom pot (make sure it is straight and forms a good seal) use 1 level scoop (scoop included with coffee pot) of coffee for each cup of coffee you are brewing - 6 cups = 6 level scoops - put coffee in top pot, cover top pot. No gas powered table burners or fancy gadgets necessary. I heat the pot on my electric stove burner and I have had no problems. (I move it 4 inches away to a different part of the stove - it does not need a cool surface, just not a hot surface. Put on burner.
(make sure handle is not over heat source) While the water is heating, get the top pot and Clean out any old coffee grinds & Rinse the pot. ) As soon as all the water moves to the bottom pot, remove the top pot, pour youself a cup.
the Bodum Stovetop Vacuum coffee maker is 1/3 the cost, is still easily available. Product performs as advertised and as expected. Comparable to Starbucks "Barista" coffee maker as to coffee quality; however. The only drawback as compared to the "Barista" is that is must be carefully monitored on the stovetop. Coffee quality is excellent.
Our friends are always fascinated by the process, love the quality flavor of the coffee, and end up buying one themselves. We love our Bodum coffee - you may never drink StarBucks again. It provides hours of entertainment for friends as well. The coffee takes a little longer to make, and a little more attention, but the flavor is well worth it. Buy 2 and have replacement parts on hand for when you break something.
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