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Cross Stir

by Espresso Workshop Japanese Siphon

Espresso Workshop NZ siphon recipe. Double-stir technique with a cross-pattern stir for even extraction.

  • Citric
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  • Medium-bodied
  • Light roast
  • Medium roast
  • Quick
  • Beginner
Total
2:10
Ratio
1:15.3
Coffee
15 g
Temp
96 °C

The Cross Stir recipe by Espresso Workshop for the Japanese Siphon uses 15 g of coffee and 230 g of water (1:15.3 ratio), at 96°C, with a target brew time of 2:10.

Parameters

15 g
Coffee
230 g
Water
1:15.3
Ratio
96 °C
Temp
5 medium
Grind
2:10
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 5/10 · medium
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Method

2:10 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Boil water in lower chamber. Seal upper chamber once water reaches a rolling boil. Water rises to the upper chamber.

    +230g 15s Slow
  2. 0:15
    Wait

    Reduce heat by half. Add 15g of coffee. With minimal agitation, ensure all grounds are wet.

  3. 0:30
    Swirl

    Stir in a cross shape: North, South, North, South, East, West, East, West. Only break the crust.

  4. 1:00
    Swirl

    Give a final gentle stir. Immediately remove heat source to trigger vacuum drawdown.

  5. 2:10
    Done

    Drawdown complete. A dome-shaped coffee bed indicates even extraction. Serve promptly.

Notes

Source: Espresso Workshop Coffee Roasters (espressoworkshop.co.nz). Use filtered water with pH neutral and 80-120 ppm. The cross-stir pattern (North-South, East-West) ensures even saturation without over-agitation. Drawdown should take 60-75 seconds.

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Recipe by Espresso Workshop, published at espressoworkshop.co.nz.

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