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Review on Hario 'Sommelier' Syphon Coffee Maker, 600ml: A Classy Brewer for an Exquisite Coffee Experience! by Michael Henderson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Disgusting vacuum brewer.

This coffee maker is not as good as the less expensive Yama vacuum coffee maker that I have been using for 6 years. The design lacks a tray for the alcohol burner, making it difficult to center the flame for even distribution. Also, the funnel holder is cheap thin sheet metal and I doubt it will last long. Finally, brewed coffee tends to be bitter due to the funnel cone, which extracts more bitterness from the lower layers of the coffee. The Yama or Cona has a wider funnel base to spread the beans in a thinner layer and get the expected thin vacuum seal.

Pros
  • Easy to use
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