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Japanese Siphon

Japanese Siphon Traditional

Dark Roast

Siphon method adapted for dark roasts. Coarser grind and shorter contact time prevent over-extraction.

Parameters

22 g
Coffee
300 g
Water
1:13.6
Ratio
90 °C
Temp
6 medium-coarse
Grind
2:15
Total
2
Servings
Grind · 6/10 · medium
FINE COARSE

Method

2:15 · total
  1. 0:00 01
    Pour

    Heat water to 90°C. Let it rise to upper chamber.

    To 300g 30s Slow
  2. 0:30 02
    Stir

    Add coffee. Stir gently to wet all grounds.

  3. 1:30 03
    Wait

    Remove from heat immediately. Short contact time for dark roast.

  4. 2:15 04
    Done

    Drawdown complete.

Notes

Dark roasts extract faster in the siphon. Use a coarser grind and shorter steep time. Remove heat after just 60 seconds of contact. The visual drama of siphon brewing enhances the dark roast experience.

Original source

Published at hario.co.uk.

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