LOVE this coffee maker. I purchased this maker a few years ago for cold brew. After trying it out I shelved it for a few years not realizing I could make hot brew. I did not and do not like cold brew. So about two months ago I pulled this out to get rid of it and realized I knew nothing about it so I checked the internet for info and found out I could use it for hot brew. I watched a youtube video by the NapoHBarista and voila I made it per his instructions and have been hooked ever since. The coffee maker is still in my possession and going strong. The pitcher that came with it broke due to poor craftsmanship but I just put my large mug underneath it; works just fine. This companies greatest downfall its the fact that they do not include ANY instructions or info as to how to assemble, what the parts are for, or how to use. It makes a fantastic cup of coffee when used correctly.I like this coffee maker a lot but wish it was taller so you could fit a cup underneath and remove it without spilling the coffee. I am also disappointed that the bottom part of the coffee maker is wooden. It is not easy to clean and wish it was a more durable material since coffee drips on it a lot. Love the fact that there are no plastic parts of this coffee maker!! I have been reading scary stuff about heating plastics recently so this coffee pot is perfect in that regard!!Excellent cross between a french press and a pour over apparatus! Want a pour over? Use a paper filter and keep the stop cock open. Want a french press? Use the metal filter and keep stock cock closed while it steeps. This coffee apparatus gives you the chance to tailor times and extraction to where you want it in a simple chemistry set-up!Only real drawback I can find is that it can't really make more than two cups at once. But if you know and understand that limitation, 5 stars.The seller resolved a minor issue incredibly fast. So rest assured, if something does go wrong with your order, which is unlikely, it will be solved in no time!Good luck and make sure to enjoy the coffee!Looks great. Makes delicious cold brewed coffee. My only complaint, thus 4 instead of 5 stars, is that the stopcock, the part that is supposed to "stop" the infusing coffee from coming out doesn't work. The seller was kind enough to send me a replacement. The second stopcock works better than the first but it still drips even when the knob is turned to close. It's a very slow drip, slow enough that I don't feel the need or have the desire to request a third, new stopcock.Unless you've perfected your favorite ratios for the same coffee you're most likely experiencing variations in your cup when using a traditional pour-over method. The Yama greatly increases your chances of a high-quality cup every time because of it's valve feature which allows for full submersion of the water and coffee. I've used every machine from a drip brewer, to Chemex, to the V60, to siphon and the Yama is the best yet. It's one of the most expensive single cup brewers but it's worth every penny.The only way I can describe this item is functionally lacking. I have the misfortune of spending over $100 for this with the intention of using it as a cold brew maker. The filter sits atop the bronze-colored metal arm and is set by a couple pieces of rubber. The setting on which the filter sits on the arm is simply not strong or snug enough to hold the product while in use. The metal arm separates, with the weight of the liquid frequently causing the product to lean over a bit and spill out the coffee.Furthermore, the wood had began to warp a few months after purchasing. It is near my sink so it is exposed to some water. Just keep in mind that the wood is not likely treated so be careful when cleaning the productJust purchased this item and what a stunning piece of craftsmanship it is! It looks so beautiful on the counter I almost don't want to use it. This would be a great gift for any coffee lover (gave it to my husband as an early birthday gift....he LOVED it) I've read that processing your coffee with cold water is a healthier option ( although you can also use hot water to brew with this device), so we'll be making good use of this little gem.Fine, but not fabulous. The glass bowl which holds the coffee grounds does not fit as tightly to the arm as I would like. Therefore, I feel it is a bit wobbly and insecure at times. I would not want to use this on a daily basis.Este modelo es màs barato y pequeño que otros existentes para extracciòn en frio de cafè. Viene con tres filtros para el cafè: uno de acero inoxidable en forma de cono truncado que tiene multiples agujeritos, el segundo es una malla muy fina que viene adherida por dentro del cono en direccion obliqua al mismo (creo que esto ayuda a que el filtrado sea màs fino) y por ultimo un filtro ceramico. Obtuve un cafe concentrado, de aspecto cristalino (me recordò el obtenido con Chemex usando filtros de papel), delicioso (no tuve las molestias que presento con la extraccion en caliente, en relacion a gastritis y reflujo). Viene con otros filtros de papel, pero estos son para ponerse encima del cafè molido, con la finalidad de obtener una distribuciòn màs pareja del agua al hacer la extracciòn en frio. Estos los reuso unas cuantas veces màs simplemente lavandolos. Cuando se terminen usare filtros mas baratos, incluso, los de Aeropress son màs baratos, los originales de Yama me parecen caros y son solo para distribuir agua, no filtrarla.Creo que comprando la Yama Silverton se obtienen diferentes metodos de extracciòn: dripper, extracciòn en frio, inmersiòn como en Aeropress (pero sinla presion), Chemex)Seems to me you get many coffee makers in one (dripper, cold extraction, Chemex, Aeropress)Es muy pequeña , parece que estoy jugando a la casita, esta muy pequeña