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Modelmaker

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Vac Pot questions
« on: February 29, 2012, 06:12:28 PM »
I've been looking at getting a vac pot because they really have piqued my curiosity.
Does anyone have have good advice on where to get one for a good price? What brand? style? point me to a place to learn on how to use one?
I'm not looking for a big one since I'm the only coffee drinker in the house.
I've seen some things about stainless filters, cloth filters, glass filters, etc...  which one is better? I have to admit that the glass rod is intriguing and currently what I'm leaning towards.
I know there are vac pot experts in the house, any thoughts and anyone got a spare they are willing to part with?
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BoldJava

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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2012, 06:17:50 PM »
Man, you missed THE thread:  20 pages

http://greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=4246.0
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Offline Ascholten

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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2012, 06:19:03 PM »
Vac Pots suck  ;)

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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2012, 06:22:33 PM »
Quote from: Ascholten on February 29, 2012, 06:19:03 PM
Vac Pots suck  ;)

Aaron

Quite litterally if you are talking about the end of the brew cycle.
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2012, 06:23:31 PM »
I really like the Yama 5-Cup my good buddy gave me.  You can't go wrong with one of these and a Cory rod.

Rumor has it that J.Jireh's is looking to sell his, and since you're a next door neighbor, you could pick it up and see if he knows how to use it.
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Modelmaker

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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2012, 06:38:39 PM »
Thanks for the re-direct to the other thread B|Smart. My and site searches don't get along too well.
Peter - That is the direction I am leaning, thanks for the tip about J.Jireh's I'll nag him. I know he wanted some welding done at some point...
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2012, 06:41:26 PM »
Quote from: Modelmaker on February 29, 2012, 06:38:39 PM
Thanks for the re-direct to the other thread B|Smart. My and site searches don't get along too well.
Peter - That is the direction I am leaning, thanks for the tip about J.Jireh's I'll nag him. I know he wanted some welding done at some point...

Good luck getting a hold of him.  His email is on a constant-reloop, seeking verification that you are a real person.  You can't get off his merry-go-round.
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2012, 06:47:55 PM »
I remember my first vac pot session.

I somehow used about 4 times more coffee than was required.....it was a blast.  8)
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #8 on: February 29, 2012, 06:48:45 PM »
Still my daily go-to, with a Corning or Cory rod.  Bamm!
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #9 on: February 29, 2012, 07:48:04 PM »
I can't speak for Yama, Cory or any other than Nicra. Stainless steel and works like a champ.  I don't have to worry too much if it gets banged around a bit that it will break.

If you like a nice flavorful, oily cup of coffee then vacuum pot is for you.

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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #10 on: February 29, 2012, 09:06:03 PM »
I've never had vac pot coffee before. How does it compare to french press?
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #11 on: February 29, 2012, 09:23:47 PM »
Quote from: grinderz on February 29, 2012, 09:06:03 PM
I've never had vac pot coffee before. How does it compare to french press?

Vac pot is way more jazzy.
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #12 on: February 29, 2012, 10:57:34 PM »
Jazzy like Coltrane or maybe more like Miles Davis?
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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2012, 03:11:39 AM »
Quote from: grinderz on February 29, 2012, 09:06:03 PM
I've never had vac pot coffee before. How does it compare to french press?

Not as strong as a french press ... but very oily and more richer flavor than drip.

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Re: Vac Pot questions
« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2012, 06:48:37 AM »
I would describe a vacpot prep as very bright.  It's like shining a bright light on a piece of art.  The good and the bad will really shine.  I really like a vacpot on a fruity coffee.

I just don't like cleaning it.... PITA
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