Air Pot for coffee

I'm not sure the exact mechanism, but AFAIK the "big button" just drives a bellows-type pump; it does _feel_ like it's somehow air-damped or something though... I've only used them for hot water and tea, but they're very nice for that -- store lots of liquid, keep it hot forever, easy to dispense.

[Lots of more fancy types too that will heat the water as well (though it's only necessary occasionally, as they vacuum container keeps it hot for a long time), have electrically driven pumps, etc.]

-Miles

Hey, Thanks for the info, Miles - -

I have just one problem - - there must be two things, then, that you have to do - - pump the "big button" and then open a spigot to dispense only the amount of hot water you want. Is that how it works?

Gratefully,

Chuck

No, you just push the big button, and a certain amount of liquid comes out of the spout (which is near the top); if you want more, you push the big button again. It really is kinda like operating a pump -- "Pushing" the big button is a sort of smooth stroke, so you can stop pushing at any point and the liquid stops immediately.

It works pretty well (well the ones I've used have, anyway; Zojirushi is probably the brand you want, if you're going for high quality).

-Miles

Thanks again, Miles - - I went to the flea market this morning and found 5 Air Pots of different makes and capacities. I think I even saw the Zojirushi that you mentioned - - very interesting. Yes, I understand now how they work - -

I appreciate your help,

Chuck

I have used a Zojirushi air pot for years and couldn't live without it. I grind the beans in the morning, make my day's coffee, and immediately it goes into the Zojirushi. The coffee stays hot, and most importantly, stays fresh tasting through the late evening. Now and then I take a swig of yesterday's coffee while waiting for today's brew to finish. I wouldn't have any other brand. I"ve had mine for at least ten years and it still works as ever. It is a bit more expense than competing air pots, but I think well worth it

Ed

I forgot:

I read your post and never thought about it because I had never heard of it but decided to write back the next day with renewed fervor

I was excited to find out yesterday about the recent research that coffee is therapeutic in the control of alzheimers. So more ways to make it well are worth checking out

If someone knows let us know

mk5000

"my baby boo god i thank you cause without you how'd i get through all of my days without you now living with you see everything's true"-- britney spears

Always nice to have a new excuse... :)

"It's a shame his head exploded, but at least he was sharp until the end!"

-Miles

Ah Coffee must be at the root of Dilbert's pointy headed boss's afflictions

mk5000

"boy don't try to front I know just what you are You say I'm craz I got your crazy"--womanizer, britney spears