Diguo Belgian/Belgium Family Balance Siphon/Syphon Coffee Maker
- Coffee Machine
- 2.1 cups
- 950 watts
- Manual
- Better rated than 86%
This siphon brewer suits those who enjoy the manual ritual and want good-looking flame-brewed coffee, though its glass and fulcrum parts call for careful handling and periodic inspection.
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How it ranks among the 87 coffee machines we track
4.6★ across 220 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
220 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A Belgian-style balance siphon coffee maker for 3 to 5 espresso-size cups, using an alcohol burner, cloth filter and a counterweighted glass brewing flask on a wooden base.
- Brews 3 to 5 espresso-size cups (500ml/17oz)
- 304 stainless steel vacuum flask, pipette and filter head
- Borosilicate glass brewing flask with medical grade silicone seals
- Includes cloth filter, scoop and measuring cup
Who it's for
Coffee enthusiasts and gift buyers wanting a tabletop siphon brewing experience are the fit. It is not for anyone wanting a hands-off automatic brewer or heavy daily use without periodically checking the parts.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers were consistently pleased with the coffee flavor, calling it clean, bold and worth watching brew, and valued it as a gift, though one long-term owner reported a mechanical failure where the siphon stopped seating securely in its fulcrum after about two years, causing hot water to spray loose.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces clean, flavorful coffee via cloth filter
- Visually engaging brewing process
- Cloth filter reusable across many brews
- Alcohol burner has a noticeable odor while lit
- Brewing takes longer than automatic machines
- One long-term reliability failure reported
Performance notes
The counterweighted fulcrum balances the vacuum flask so the brewed coffee draws down once the burner is removed, and reviewers describe the resulting coffee as clean and flavorful thanks to the cloth filter catching fine grounds. The alcohol burner gives off a noticeable smell while lit, and one reviewer flagged that after roughly two years and fewer than five uses, the siphon no longer seated securely in the metal fulcrum, causing it to pop loose during brewing.
Specifications
| Brand | Diguo |
|---|---|
| Model | DG878 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 17 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.4 × 19 × 17.2 inches |
| coffee_filter_size | #4 |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.1 cups |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 950 watts |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Voltage | 230 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Steel,Siphon,borosilicate glass and Silicone Rubber |
| Color | Gold |
| Exterior Finish | Gold |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Carafe, Measuring Spoon |
| Other details | |
| Coffee Maker Type | Espresso Machine |
| Coffee Input Type | ground |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Style | Classic |
| Part Number | DG878 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Coffee Maker |
| Item Type Name | Commercial Coffeemaker |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Office |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Jug |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in coffee machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diguo Belgian/Belgium Family Balance Siphon/Syphon Coffee MakerThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 220 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single Serve K-Cup Pod CoffeeKeurig | 4.7 / 5 | 8,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| BUNN 52700 CSB2G Speed Brew Elite Coffee Maker GrayBunn | 4.6 / 5 | 4,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EHC-5055 Automatic 5-Cup Brew & Drip Coffee Maker with Pause N Serve…Elite Gourmet | 4.3 / 5 | 8,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Hamilton Beach One Press Programmable Dispensing Drip Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Internal…Hamilton Beach | 4.2 / 5 | 19,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Diguo DG878
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many cups does the Diguo siphon coffee maker brew?
It is sized for 3 to 5 espresso-size cups per brew, per the listed 500ml/17oz capacity.
What fuel does it use?
An alcohol burner included with the set, which reviewers note gives off a noticeable smell during brewing.
Is the siphon reliable long term?
Most reviewers report positive first-time and gift-giving experiences, though one owner reported the siphon mount failed after about two years and light use, causing it to pop loose during brewing.