We have 2 maples in our northern NY yard of sufficient size to tap. Every year we gather enough sap to keep us in syrup for a year. Because we do it small batch style, we use the base of our turkey fryer with a large pot to boil right out the back door and finish inside. There is nothing better than home made syrup. Like you said, the best you have ever tasted. Plant the sugar maple my friend. We’re watching the weather app closely…………