Product Review: The Best Coffee Airpots
A coffee airpot is a large, insulated container that is commonly used to keep brewed coffee hot and fresh for hours without scorching or tainting the flavor. It usually has a pump-style lid that allows you to easily dispense the coffee without having to remove the lid. Some airpots come with a cup dispenser built into the lid, which allows you to easily serve up cups of coffee. Coffee airpots are a great way to keep your coffee hot and ready for service in an office, restaurant, or even at home.
Airpots are great for keeping your coffee fresh for extended periods of time, serving a large volume of people, and offering multiple flavors or roasts of coffee at an event. They are one of the most common serving pieces used in commercial and office coffee service. They are also incredibly easy to use and brew into.
Airpots are typically made of stainless steel and have a spout for pouring liquids . They come in different sizes and shapes, but most airpots are cylindrical in shape with a handle on top. Airpots that are made for decaf feature an orange cover or handle so that it's distinguishable from regular coffee.
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- Stainless steel construction
- 3 Liter capacity
- Satin finish
- Glass liner
Use the Winco AP-522 Push Button Vacuum Server with Glass Liner 2.2 Liter airpot to keep your coffee fresh for hours. Its size allows you to serve a large volume of people without having to refill often. This coffee airpot features a glass liner, which will keep your coffee insulated for longer than a stainless steel lined airpot. This airpot includes (4) "Lift & Twist" color tags for Coffee, Decaf, Tea & Hot Water. It will retain heat for 10 hours at 171°F and 24 hours at 147°F.
Pros
- Large capacity
- Glass lined keeps coffee hot for longer
- Swivel base
- Satin finish
Cons
- Glass liner is more delicate than a stainless steel liner
Product Details
- Stainless steel construction
- 2.5 Liter capacity
- Satin finish
- Push button
- Double wall insulated
The Winco Push Button Vacuum Server with Stainless Steel Liner is a 2.5 liter airpot designed to keep your coffee hot for hours. Its stainless steel liner is sturdy rust-resistant, and will withstand high volume service. The push button is easy to use, making this piece a classy and convenient addition to any breakfast station.
Pros
- Heat retention: 10 hours at 175°F and 24 hours at 151°F
- Double wall insulated
- Beautiful satin finish
Cons
- Stainless steel does not retain heat as well as glass
Product Details
- Stainless Steel construction
- Satin finish
- Eight-quart capacity
- Double wall insulated
- Retains heat for 10 hours at 175°F and 151°F for 24 hours
The Thunder Group Glass Lined Airpot with Lever Pump will add a touch of class to your event. The airpot is glass-lined, keeping your coffee well insulated and warm. For added convenience, this airpot can be brewed into directly, avoiding mess and contamination. Perfect for restaurants, offices, hotels, and any breakfast station.
Pros
- Plastic construction
- Lever top pump
- Glass liner keeps coffee warm for longer
- Keeps warm for 10 hours at 171°F and 147°F for 24 hours
Cons
- Glass liner is more delicate than a stainless steel liner
Product Details
- Plastic construction
- Orange lever pump top
- Glass-lined insulaton
- Decaf
The Thunder Group Glass Lined Airpot with Lever Pump features an orange cover that makes it easily distinguishable as decaf coffee. Its glass liner will keep coffee hot for hours, and its sleek design makes it a great addition to any breakfast buffet.
Pros
- Orange cap
- Glass liner keeps coffee warm for longer
- Retractable cover
- Electric units are available
- Highly polished look
Cons
- Glass liner is more delicate than a stainless steel liner
How to clean a coffee airpot
Cleaning a coffee airpot is essential, as you want to avoid the buildup of sediments inside the pot. Due to its large size, it can be hard to get all areas. Here's the best way to clean it:
- Open the cover and remove any removeable parts.
- Squirt with a few drops of dishwashing liquid and fill with hot water
- Using a scrubbing brush, carefully scrub all corners of the airpot.
- Put back any parts that were removed.
- Pump as you would dispense coffee until the dishwashing solution is strained through the airpot.
- Remove loose parts again and empty out the rest of the soapy water.
- Rinse the airpot thoroughly, taking care to wash out all soap.
- Wash the removeable stem with a small brush and scrubbing pad until clean.
- Rinse all parts with warm water and put back into the airpot.