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Jessica V. Jessica V. is offline
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Default Vacuum Coffe Makers


BrianW wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with a vacuum coffee maker? Do they work
> good and make a fine cup of coffee? I have heard horror stories of them
> getting too hot and exploding or cracking.
>
> BrianW


A Pyrex Silex. I've used one many times and have not experienced those
horrors. The chances of one getting "too hot" are slim, unless it is
boiled dry, Makes pretty darned good coffee too. If you get the
vacuum just right it will sit and perk away with no heat source. Neat
science experiment too.

Jess