<p>Coffee syphons have been used for hundreds of years – Hario has taken this classic and historied device, and elevated it with a modern design and quality materials. The "Next" Syphon's handle has been updated with a rubber coating, allowing for better grip and easy carrying. The lower chamber has volumetric markings at 400, 500 and 600ml. This syphon also includes a new stainless-steel filter in addition to the original cloth filter. Use the cloth filter for a cleaner, lighter bodied coffee or the stainless filter for a fuller mouthfeel.</p> <ul> <li>Brewing apparatus is supported by metal stand that holds brewer over open flame or halogen burner.</li> <li>Water in lower bowl heats up and pressure builds, causing water to rise up to top chamber.</li> <li>Coffee is brewed in top bowl; when desired extraction is achieved, heat source is removed and coffee filters back into bottom bowl.</li> </ul>