Yama Glass 5-Cup Stovetop Siphon Coffee Maker, 20 oz

The Yama Glass 5-Cup Stovetop Siphon is a manual vacuum coffee maker with a 20 oz capacity, approximately 590 mL, and hand-blown borosilicate glass chambers. I’d choose it for a hands-on brew when I want to watch the process, not just wait for a machine to finish.

Why I like it

I like that siphon brewing makes the whole cycle visible. Heat moves water from the lower carafe into the upper chamber, where it meets the ground coffee. After the brewer comes off the heat, cooling draws the coffee back into the lower carafe through the filter. It’s an engaging way to make coffee, but it’s still a recipe I can work on rather than a performance I have to get right on the first try.

The reusable cloth filter is part of the appeal. I’d keep it clean and follow the care instructions so yesterday’s brew doesn’t become part of today’s flavor. To dial in, I’d weigh my coffee and water, keep the brewing time consistent, and adjust the grind one change at a time.

I’d bring this out for a slower morning or coffee to share. Once brewing is finished, the upper chamber rests in the convertible lid/stand and the lower carafe becomes the serving vessel. The 5-cup name refers to small servings, not five large mugs, so I’d plan around the stated 20 oz capacity.

Specs

• Brand: Yama Glass
• Model: YAMSY5
• Size: 5-cup stovetop siphon
• Capacity: 20 oz, approximately 590 mL
• Construction: Hand-blown, heat-resistant borosilicate glass
• Filtration: Washable, reusable cloth filter with screen assembly
• Heat source: Gas and electric rangetops; electric coil burners require a wire diffuser
• Coffee input: Ground coffee

Good to know

Does it make espresso?
No. This is a siphon brewer for brewed coffee, not a pump espresso machine or a moka pot.

Can I use it on my stove?
It is described for gas and electric rangetops. Use a wire diffuser on electric coil burners and follow Yama’s heat-setting instructions. Heat-resistant glass still needs protection from sudden temperature changes.

What happens after brewing?
Remove the upper chamber carefully, rest it in the lid/stand, and serve from the lower carafe. Let the parts cool before cleaning and follow the filter-care instructions.