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The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the handle which over time will melt away. The coffee is great and I am not able to go back to drip coffee. I am on my 3rd pot as keep breaking them. The fact that I continue to use the same brand is the best endorsement I can think of.
I use 45 grams of coffee for 5 cups, or 30 grams for 3 cups.3. When I started using my Yama 5-cup, it instantly made me realize that my previous stove-top coffee making devices had to go. Make certain that there are no water droplets on the bottom of the pot. They are also much easier to clean than a cloth filter, and never need to be replaced.
Getting the grind perfect is your goal.TIP:Get an antique "cory rod" glass filter off of ebay ($5-15). They fit the Yama 3, 5, and 8 cup models. Supposing everything was done perfectly, after 4 minutes all of the coffee will be back in the bottom ready to drink. After about a minute off the heat the coffee up top will fill back into the bottom, because you have *created a partial* vacuum by lowering the heat.5.
When water starts to bubble slightly (steeping), put the top on it. After two minutes, remove the Yama from the heat. The Yama makes the best Americano coffee that you will get anywhere.Here is my method for making coffee with it:1. Set a timer for 2 minutes.4.
Now that the water is up top set the heat to low, and add your coffee (ground slightly finer than drip). Then place just the bottom section on med-high heat (a 7 on my electric range) with your desired water amount (3 or 5 cups).2. The water will now "travel north".
I prefer manual coffee brewers because I control the steep time.It makes much better coffee than an autodrip and is easy to use, but the handle will melt if the pot is not carefully placed on the burner and the flame kept low.Try the Bodum Santos filter for an easy to clean substitute for the cloth filter. I have used this pot daily for several months.
Easy to clean, easy to brew. I got it for coffee, but, it's great for loose tea. It is the easiest method I've use, making perfect tea.
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