Yama Glass
Yama Glass 5 Cup Tabletop Siphon
The Yama Glass Tabletop Coffee Syphon features an elegant stand design for safe and stylish tabletop brewing. Its vacuum technology seals in aroma and flavors, delivering the true profile taste of your coffee. The hand-blown Borosilicate glass is non-porous and does not absorb odors or chemicals, ensuring each brew is pure and fresh. This beautiful device serves as a conversation piece and a quality coffee brewer. Small adjustments to the flame can tailor coffee to your tastes, offering flexible and precise results by allowing you to establish your own temperature and coffee-to-water ratios. The 5-cup capacity is perfect for serving 3-4 people.
$78.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
24
/ 73
#24 in Vacuum Coffee Makers
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
Capacity
5
/ cups
Who it's for
- Theatrical Brewing Experience
- Exceptionally Clean Cup Profile
- Precise Temperature Management
Who should skip it
- High Barrier to Entry and Setup Time
- Extreme Fragility
- Difficult and Tedious Cleanup
Key Specs
Capacity
5 cups
Dimensions
4 x 4 x 14 inches
Material
Hand-blown Borosilicate glass
Heat Source
Alcohol burner
Includes
Filter cloth, filter assembly, measuring spoon, lid/stand, alcohol burner/warmer, vacuum brewer
Power Source
Stovetop
Body Material
Glass
Filter Type
Cloth
Features
- Elegant stand design for safe tabletop brewing
- Vacuum technology seals in aroma and flavors
- Non-porous Borosilicate glass ensures pure taste
- Precise brewing control with flame adjustments
- Customizable temperature and coffee-to-water ratios
- Lid doubles as a siphon stand
- Includes all necessary brewing accessories
What customers say
This Yama Glass siphon is highly valued by coffee enthusiasts primarily for the exceptional brew quality it produces. Reviewers consistently praise the resulting coffee as remarkably clean, smooth, and adept at revealing subtle bean flavors unmatched by standard methods. While the brewing ritual is visually engaging, satisfaction centers on this superior taste. A common point of friction is the initial learning curve, as achieving consistency requires precise heat and grind management. Cleanup is also noted as more tedious than simpler brewers. Despite these operational complexities, most users consider the effort worthwhile for the premium flavor delivered. The durable, classic design offers excellent value, cementing its status as a favorite for those dedicated to the craft.
Know before you buy
The unit comes with an alcohol burner designed for tabletop use. While it is compatible with other heat sources, you must ensure they are appropriate for glass equipment and provide stable, adjustable heat.
The 5-cup capacity refers to standard 5-ounce coffee cups. In practical terms, this will yield approximately 20 to 25 ounces of brewed coffee, which is ideal for serving 3 to 4 people.
The cloth filter requires thorough rinsing after each use and should be stored in water in the refrigerator if you aren't brewing daily to prevent it from drying out. It provides a cleaner, sediment-free cup compared to metal filters, though it does require more attention.
Borosilicate glass is heat-resistant and durable, but it is still glass and requires careful handling. Avoid thermal shock by not placing the hot carafe on cold surfaces or using it over an uneven flame.
While the glass is heat-resistant, it is designed primarily for use with the included alcohol burner or a dedicated siphon heater. If using a stovetop, you must use a heat diffuser to protect the glass from direct, intense contact with the burner.
Once the brewing process is complete, the upper chamber becomes very hot. The lid is designed to flip over and serve as a stable base, allowing you to safely set the upper chamber aside while you pour your coffee from the carafe.
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