If spending money makes you happy, but the Clover is out of the question, you might consider the Cona-D vacuum coffee pot. Similar to the Bodum Santos and Yama brewers, but coming in at about $200.00 is the Cona-D, the Rolls Royce of vacuum pots.
“The Cona is a classic design and the all-glass brewing system is ideal, since there are no metallic or plastic surfaces that can taint the coffee,” said Maria Troy at Sweet Maria’s Coffee, distributor of the Cona.