Many true coffee perfectionists prefer the vacuum brewing method. Vacuum brewing is also one of the oldest coffee brewing methods, but this superior method had largely given way to convenience … until now! The Bodum Santos Electric Vacuum Coffee Maker blends the convenience of an automatic drip coffee maker with the full body of a stovetop vacuum brewer. Vacuum brewing heats water in a bottom chamber, creating pressure that drives the water at the perfect temperature into the top chamber where it mixes with the ground coffee. After the proper amount of time, the heat source is removed from the bottom chamber, creating a vacuum that draws the brewed coffee through a filter back into the bottom chamber. No paper filters to make the coffee dull! Just a small easy cleaned micron nylon filter for a smooth and even cleaner coffee. The flavor is similar to a French Press with less sediment. The brewing process is fascinating to watch and is sure to take center stage in the kitchen, with a performance only to be topped by the wonderful flavor of the coffee served from this amazing brewer.

The Bodum Electric Santos brews 6-12 cups of delicious coffee automatically with a specially designed high tech heating system. The system takes the guess work out of vacuum brewing. No more standing over a stove or open flame. The Santos Electric times the entire brewing cycle for you! An entirely closed brewing process where no aroma escapes and where the relation between temperature and time has come to an ultimate perfection. A good grip handle and lid for easy one-hand pouring. No hassle...! 12 cups of coffee in less than 8 minutes. The Santos 3001 does not have a timer (see model 3000 for timer) but does keep the coffee warm for two hours. The Santos comes in clear, transparent orange, transparent graphite or transparent blue heat resistant polycarbonate. The design won a gold award as one of the best designs in the US of 2001.