[Factory Store] QUEEN SENSE Patented Siphon/Syphon Coffee Maker Electric Vacuum Coffee Pot CM0601 (Siphon Coffee Maker)

Hands down, the better way to brew coffee. This vacuum, siphon brewer is made in China and I do not like that fact. But what this is is an upgraded Klarstein vacuum, siphon brewer. I'm guessing that Klarstein sold the design to QueenSense. With that out of the way, I owned this product for many years and I almost cried when the bottom part of the fused glass handle cracked, making the brewer unusable. After searching for another copy, it became clear that there were none available, anywhere. So, 2 years later, I find on Amazon the QueenSense model. I am/was overjoyed and I bought 2 of them. The fact that after brewing, you have to wiggle the top portion, the reservoir, out of the pot is a bit of a hassle...because the reservoir is hot, well I can live with that... This design does really make an excellent, monstrously great cup of coffee. The price, honestly, cheap for what you get. This QueenSense design does have a couple of upgrades to the original Klarstein design, the top of the pot, the spout, is thicker glass and the connector, that electrical connection between the base of the unit and the corresponding connector on the bottom of the pot is improved. In closing, overall, a love - hate circumstance, I am overjoyed to see the vacuum, siphon design AGAIN AVAILABLE, but I do hate that this coffee brewer is made in China....

I previously had one of these for almost a year (slightly different design and seller, but nearly identical). It died from a small amount of water that got into the burner when it was plugged in - this is something to watch out for in this model as well. I purchased this coffee maker and the first one that came leaked water out of the bottom of the pot! The burner shorted out before I ever made a cup! However, the replacement came one day later and works just fine. Hopefully, it will continue to function well.PROS:* Great tasting, strong coffee without the bitterness.* Automatic shut-off completes the brew if you forget to stop it on manual mode. (I need this! This is one reason I need an electric one rather than a stovetop or flame burner!)* Quick shipping in great packagingCONS:*Unlike the first brand I used, you cannot fill the bottom pot up all the way with water for brewing. If you do, there will not be enough room in the upper chamber for water and coffee and it will spill over. It would be better if the pot were marked with a maximum water line.* Cleanup isn't super easy - I've really found no brush that will completely clean the inside bottom of the pot. Not a big deal, though, as long as you know what to expect.* You have to be intentional with this type of coffee maker to avoid breaking the upper chamber during cleaning and storage - it is fragile!* The burner is really too hot during the second half of the brewing process (when coffee is in the upper chamber) and often boils a bit there, producing slightly less than ideal results, but still very good. My old pot had half the heating element go out early on, which actually created ideal brewing conditions! They could improve the thermostat setting on the second phase.All in all, this is really the only siphon coffee maker on Amazon at this price point. It works and I love the coffee from it. I've used all types at home in search of a strong cup including moka pot, espresso makers and french press but this makes the tastiest cup, in my opinion. If you use a good quality bean and grind it yourself, you will really enjoy the aroma and flavor.

To coin a phrase, it's all about the base... What makes this siphon coffee maker stand out above the rest is how easy it is to control the heat. The electric base that the pot plugs into is so much easier to manage than either alcohol based or propane burner, and even the infrared heater that's available for these. And yes, I've used all of them (the infrared was disappointing). The propane burner is OK, but I find it runs out of fuel after a couple of uses and I'm constantly refilling it. The Queen Sense is nearly as easy as a standard drip coffee maker as you just fill it with water, put the grounds in the top siphon, and turn it on. Wait for the science experiment to start and magic to happen, then enjoy your coffee.The only downside is that the coffee pot/heating element is a sealed unit, so if you break the pot (which I did), there is no easy replacement. An expensive lesson in where to put your coffee maker, which is not below the spice rack. Lesson learned.My Hario is collecting dust since I got this one.

It's a cheap piece of Chinese junk and works like a cheap piece of Chinese junk

This is a great product. It yields flavorful coffee and fairly quick too. We still haven't figured out the best way to clean the actual coffee pot, because it has a small bottle neck, but that's no big deal. It is fragile, so you have to keep it out of reach of little hands. Overall, we love it. It's perfect for those leisurely mornings.** Additional reviewAfter about 1.5 weeks, the top compartment cracked. So bummed. Fortunately, amazon is the best and is sending us a new one now, and we will just send this one back. I think the best advice I have is to treat this thing with the utmost caution. It's so fragile. But, we love it still.** Round 3**Be warned you should never leave this plugged in overnight when you set it for the morning. I made that mistake and woke to a mess of coffee all over my counter, the pot was burnt, and the electric maker was ruined. We love this maker enough that we replaced it again. Third time's the charm...