Syphon Brew Guide

Also known as a vacuum brewer the Syphon is an amalgamation of immersion and filter brewing methods and is a sight to behold. Here is our favourite recipe and top tips for making the best coffee with your Syphon:

 

RECIPE:

2 CUP 3 CUP 5 CUP

Coffee:
20g

Grind:
medium

Water:
240ml at 95-97˚C

Brew time:
40-60 sec

Coffee:
30g

Grind:
medium

Water:
360ml at 95-97˚C

Brew time:
40-60 sec

Coffee:
50g

Grind:
medium

Water:
600ml at 95-97˚C

Brew time:
40-60 sec

 

HOW TO:

1.

Start by adding the desired amount of heated water into the lower bowl. Then turn on or light the heat source.

 

2.

Attach the cloth filter to the upper glass bowl, making sure it is centred in the bottom. Then loosely rest the upper bowl in the lower bowl.

 

3.

When you see the water in the lower bowl starting to bubble, fix the upper bowl into place by gently pressing it down so a tight seal is formed. The water will rise through the tube into the upper bowl.

 

4.

Once the water level in the lower bowl has fallen below the bottom of the tube, add the coffee to the water in the upper bowl and stir well. Continue heating for 40 - 60 seconds.

 

5.

Move the stand away from the heat source and extinguish the flame. As it cools the coffee will be drawn back down into the lower bowl.

 

6.

Remove the upper bowl by gently rocking back and forth.

 

7.

The lower bowl acts as the server. Enjoy.

 

TOP TIPS:

When the coffee is drawing back into the lower bowl, you can use a cold wet cloth placed against the lower bowl to help speed the cooling process.

Keep your cloth filters in a sealed container of water in the fridge, changing the water daily.

 

CARE:

Clean after use.
Wash with hot water and dry.
Once you have finished with your syphon remove the filter and clean thoroughly so as to not let flavours taint the cloth. Store cloth filters in a sealed container of water in the fridge changing the water regularly.