. . . "attention to this statement on the langenstein label. so i filled my bodum stove-top vac pot to the 8 cup line, and put the usual amount of coffee in the top globe. surprise! john langenstein -- who actually autographs every single bag of his coffee -- means what he says! the coffee was a tad strong -- i might have been better off with a scoop or so less.so i added a little extra water and some mi" .