Making a siphon is a fascinating ritual. This brewing method looks like a complex chemical process. In fact, this alchemy is available to every coffee lover. You may not get a philosopher's stone, but a great cup of coffee – for sure.
What Is Siphon Brewing?
Siphon was invented in the 1840s. It has changed many times, but the basic principles of brewing remain the same:
- the drink becomes delicate, similar to tea;
- the siphon can be quite capricious;
- it is an interesting and exciting way to make coffee for little money.
This pot is made of thermal glass and consists of two flasks with a rubber pad, which allows you to tightly fit one flask into another. A filter is inserted between the flasks. It is equipped with a special metal chain, which serves as a conductor and does not break the lower vessel. Cover the top flask and place the burner (gas, alcohol, or induction) below.
Principle Of Making Coffee In Siphon
Take ground coffee (coarse grinding) per 45 g of coffee in 500 ml of water.
- Pour water into the lower flask, 530-550 ml, connect with the upper flask, which has already installed our filter, and put the construction on the burner. As previously written, it can be both gas and other.
- Wait until the water starts to boil and go up to the top flask. You can use previously heated water to speed up the process.
- As soon as the water gets to the top, pour coffee and stir to immerse it in water without lumps Cover with a lid. Another important point – as soon as the coffee gets into the water, you need to activate the timer to control the brewing process immediately.
- After a minute and a half, you can once again stir the coffee in the upper flask, and after 3 minutes, turn off the burner. Next, you will see how the drink starts to cool and gets into the lower flask.
- The secret of this brewing method is that the coffee is brewed in the upper flask at a constant temperature of about 186°F, and, thanks to time control, you can both extend and shorten the extraction time. That is why this pot is also used for brewing teas!
Have A Nice Cup!
There is always some space for experiments – try different grains, change the grind, add clear juices to the water. Try adding coffee to the top flask immediately after raising a small amount of water, wait for the water to rise completely, remove the burner and place a few ice cubes or slices of frozen fruit. Enjoy!