2. A percolator functions quite differently from a siphon brewer. By constantly reheating the coffee to boiling, a percolator overcooks the brew, turning it bitter and sour.

3. The main human factors issues with siphon brewers has always been their fragile nature–difficult to clean without an undue risk of breakage. Contemporary siphon brewers have all consisted of 2 major elements, a top bulbous container sitting on a lower bulbous container. The refreshing aspect of this design is the streamlining and unifying of the two halves into what appears to be a more robust, more handling-friendly solution.

I guess that's why so many baristas report using an eva solo as one of their favorite ways to make coffee. They must know nothing about making coffee. Either that or perhaps you know nothing about using the eva solo.

By the way, I use it, too, and I consider it second to none. Here's a hint: like the French press, you must (horror) decant the brew into a thermal carafe when it's done brewing (oh the horror).