Question 1

Does this come with the alcohol burner and filters??

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Anthony, this Hario ships with the cloth filter and an alcohol burner.  I found the alcohol burner to be slow and difficult to accurately control.  I invested in a Butane Burner which made the brew time much faster, as it burns hotter than alcohol.  The flame can also be very precisely contolled, unlike the alcohol burner.  I buy cans of butane, packaged by Burton, at a camping supply store.  The butane burner I found works really well and fits nicely under this particular Hario Siphon.  It is available on Amazon:  Wall Lenk BT 4601 Bella Tavola Fondue/Chafing Burner for $46.00  A very worthwhile investment.  I do heat the water to just before boiling and then transfer it to the Hario flask which speeds things up even more.  As for the filters, I used the cloth filter for several months, and recently ordered the paper filters.  I have to say, I prefer the paper filters now....of course they are just thrown away after brewing, unlike the cloth filter, which must be cleaned and soaked in water every time it is used.  I didn't mind doing that to begin with, but paper is easier.  Also, as they are a little pricey on Amazon, I did find that you can use cheaper, percolator style filters.  Check it out.  One more thing, the metal filter holder that comes with this Hario only works with the cloth filter. If you decide to use paper filters, you have to get a second metal filter holder.  If all this sounds like a lot of trouble, it really isn't.  The coffee that I make every day with this is so good, it's all a labor of love for me.  One last tip... there is a website called siphon intelligentsia for a good instructional video on using the syphon. Hope this helps.

Question 2

I'm curious.. If I get the butane burner with this, how long does it take to brew the 2.5 cups or 600ml?

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The thing is, the hot water you put in the main deposit, if you use very hot water and the butane burner, may be, your coffe could be ready in 5-7 minutes. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ2RkJLGxj8

Question 3

do i need to buy filters?

Accepted Answer

Although it is good to have a back-up of filters, it is not necessary right away.  If you clean the filter that comes with the Hario daily with soap & water, it will last a long time.  After some time, maybe after 700 uses, you may have to poke holes in the fabric with a pin -- a safety pin works well.  This schedule is contingent on a mill grind of coarse or between medium & course (which I use).  If the grind is too fine, then more coffee dust is made which clogs-up the filter more readily.

Question 4

What kind of oil/fuel does this need?

Accepted Answer

Denatured Alcohol (100%) Clean Burning Fuel @about $8.00 per quart is for the small glass container that comes with the Syphon Coffee Maker.

Product Dimensions	41.5 x 12.5 x 16.51 cm; 1.4 Kilograms
Item Weight	1.4 Kilograms
Item volume	0.6 Liters
Dishwasher safe?	No
Is assembly required	No
Number of pieces	1
Batteries required	No

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