Just bought a vac pot

**R-James** · 11-12-2008, 03:32 PM

Guys I now have on the way to me a cona vac pot. the kitchen deluxe version, and I also have ordered some unground roasted beans, as I am gonna try out my zassenhaus grinder and not just sell it on.

the questions I have is how do I grind for a vac pot, and also, have I made a mistake in getting this model...

Any input is appreciated!

**Scotto** · 11-12-2008, 04:15 PM

I use the same grind I use for drip coffee.

Not sure on the particulars of the pot, though. Is this one that uses a spirit lamp for heat?

**letterk** · 11-12-2008, 04:27 PM

If I use a Cory rod, I use the same grind size as I do for drip. If I use the cloth filter, slightly finer.

**R-James** · 11-12-2008, 11:20 PM

It is a stove top model I believe. Truthfully I am wary of the performance but I can always try it once and if I don't like it, onto ebay it goes!

**R-James** · 11-13-2008, 02:28 PM

It is definitely a stove top, I checked. It is now in the safe hands of UPS and if it arrives tomorrow I will report back on how I found the performance.

Also, how much coffee should I use. I have a 7gram scoop if that helps. the exact model is Cona Deluxe Kitchen Model "D" 2 Pint

**Suzuki** · 11-14-2008, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by R-James

It is definitely a stove top, I checked. It is now in the safe hands of UPS and if it arrives tomorrow I will report back on how I found the performance.

Also, how much coffee should I use. I have a 7gram scoop if that helps. the exact model is Cona Deluxe Kitchen Model "D" 2 Pint

SweetMarias has nothing but good things to say about the Cona vac pots - they're very expensive ($200) and availability in NA is limited. I like the fact that they come with a glass rod instead of a filter.

I managed to find a line on a used (in excellent condition) one locally - stovetop model for $45 and will likely snap it up if they'll ship it to me.