Meridian Coffee House

For those coffee enthusiasts who thought they had everything, meet the Bodum Santos Stovetop Vacuum Coffee Maker (34 oz).  Yes, this gizmo looks as if it belongs in a laboratory.  Never-the-less, it makes great gourmet coffee.  This is how it works:

1. Place water into the bottom glass jug.
2. Place the jug on your stovetop.
3. Insert filter into the funnel.
4. Hook chain onto the edge of the tube.
5. Place ground coffee into the glass funnel.
6. Place the glass funnel on the jug, and boil water.
7. The water will slowly be sucked up into the glass funnel.  This is where the coffee will be brewed.
8. Remove the coffee maker from the stovetop.  The coffee will slowly vacuum itself down into the bottom jug.
9. Pour and enjoy!

Does this process sound overly complicated?  At first, it takes a while to get used to, but after a few tries making vacuumed coffee becomes easier.  If you are looking for a superior full-flavored taste without bitterness, Bodum Santos is able to deliver.  Here are some consumer suggestions on how to get the most out of this coffee maker:

1. Use course grinds to prevent filter clogs.  Try and store your coffee in air tight containers instead of freezing or refigerating.
2. Allow the water and grinds to mix for at least a minute before moving the Bodum Santos from the stovetop.
3. Be patient!  If perfect brewing doesn’t occur after the first attempt, try again.

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