The TCA Siphon Coffee Maker

The siphon coffee maker or vacuum pot brews coffee using the principle of expansion and contraction of water vapour to brew a clean, crisp cup of coffee.

Directions for use:

• Use a slightly finer grind of coffee.
• Drop the washable, reusable cloth covered filter into the infussion chamber with the chain hanging down into the glass syphon tube.
• Pull the chain down until you can hook it to the bottom of the siphon tube.
• Fill the bottom carafe to the 3 mark with hot water.
• Place 5 measuring spoons of coffee in top chamber.
• Fill the burner with soot free denatured alcohol, ethyl or an ethyl / isopropyl mixture that's high on the ethanol side.  You can get this at hardware or outdoor stores. 
• It takes about 4 minutes to heat the water, all the water is siphoned to the top chamber and then allow 1 minute to brew.
• Once you remove from the heat source, as the air in the bottom carafe cools, the resulting vacuum will cause the coffee to flow back down to the bottom carafe.
• Remove the top, placing it in its convertible lid/stand, and bring the pot to the table for a delicious cup of coffee.