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The Mysterious Art of Siphon Coffee

Siphon coffee brewing often carries an air of mysterious complexity in most people's minds. Many consider the siphon pot to be a difficult piece of equipment to learn and control.

In the history of coffee development, the siphon coffee maker has played a pivotal role. However, compared to espresso (Italian-style espresso), this siphon coffee maker requires higher technical skill and more complicated procedures. Yet the mellow richness that siphon coffee can produce is unparalleled by machine-brewed espresso.

For coffee enthusiasts, once they've tasted coffee brewed with a siphon pot, they'll likely set aside their pour-over drippers and espresso machines. Only the siphon can fully extract the layers, fruity acidity, and rich concentration from siphon coffee beans!

Key Factors for Siphon Coffee Brewing

When using a siphon coffee maker to brew coffee, pay attention to several factors: water quantity, water quality, heat control, coffee powder amount and grind size, stirring, and time. These will be explained one by one below.

Step-by-Step Siphon Coffee Brewing Guide

Step 1: Add Hot Water to the Lower Glass Chamber

If you're using a 3-cup pot, the minimum water amount should be for 2 cups, because not all water will be drawn upward. If you only use water for 1 cup (when brewing just one serving), the amount drawn upward will only be 70-80% of the chamber!

※ If using a TCA-3, the recommended minimum water amount is 240cc (2 cups). After pouring water, wipe the lower glass chamber dry with a cloth, otherwise it may cause the glass to crack.

Step 2: Place the Filter in the Upper Chamber

The filter should already be installed at this point!

※ After taking the filter out of water, clean it and press dry. Hook the filter's clip to the bottom of the upper chamber, then use the stirring rod to adjust the filter position to the center.

Step 3: Heat with High Heat Until Water Boils

※ After boiling, reduce to low heat

Step 4: Monitor Water Rising

When water rises halfway, before pouring coffee powder (grind size 3-4), pay attention that the water movement in the upper chamber should not be too strong - the calmer, the better. The purpose is to prevent coffee powder from constantly churning with the water (but don't let the stove flame go out! The water will return to the lower chamber).

Step 5: Add Coffee Powder and Start Timing

After water rises halfway, add coffee powder and begin stirring, then start timing.

※ Pour 8 grams per cup (TCA-3 recommends minimum 16 grams for 2 cups). Begin the first stir, avoiding circular motions. Press the powder downward from top to bottom, creating opposing forces. Don't stir too long - just enough to disperse the coffee powder.

Step 6: Second Stir at 25 Seconds

Step 7: Third Stir at 55 Seconds, Turn Off Heat at 60 Seconds

※ For single-origin coffee, brewing time only needs 50 seconds (second stir at 20 seconds, third stir at 45 seconds)

Step 8: Handle Over-Extraction

If timing is not precise and exceeds 60 seconds, immediately wipe the lower glass chamber with a cold, wet towel after turning off heat. This method allows coffee to quickly descend to the lower chamber, reducing the problem of over-extraction.

Recommended Siphon Coffee Bean Brands

FrontStreet Coffee's freshly roasted single-origin siphon coffee beans - such as Yirgacheffe and Mandheling coffee - offer full guarantees in both brand and quality, suitable for various brewing methods. More importantly, they offer exceptional value. A half-pound (227g) bag costs only around 70-90 yuan. Calculating at 200ml per cup with a 1:15 powder-to-water ratio, one bag can produce 15 cups of specialty coffee, with each cup costing only 5-6 yuan. This represents incredible value compared to café prices that often run dozens of yuan per cup.

FrontStreet Coffee: A roastery in Guangzhou with a small shop but diverse bean varieties, where you can find both famous and lesser-known beans. They also provide online store services at https://shop104210103.taobao.com

Important Notice :

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

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