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The most interesting way to make coffee is probably with a Siphon brewer. The use of a vacuum effect and some impressive-looking scientific equipment, such as a fire or halogen beam heater, give Siphon brewing its excitement. The use of a Siphon to brew coffee dates back to the 1840s. It is a full immersion brewer that makes cups with a lot of body and flavor.

step 1

Preparing the filter is the first step to brewing coffee in Siphon.To use a siphon, soak the filter for at least five minutes in a warm water bath, then place it in the bottom of the top component, called the hopper, and secure it with a glass tubing hook.

step 2

Prepare 300 grams of hot water and place it in the bulb section of your siphon (12-oz).

step 3

Put the hopper, including the filter, into the bulb. You don't have to push too hard; just ensure it's in place well and securely. Put the whole thing on top of your heat source.

step 4

Then, you need to weigh and grind your coffee. When the water is heating up, weigh out 20 gram of coffee and grind it to a slightly finer consistency than that used for regular drip coffee.

step 5

When the water in the bulb boils, it will rise into the hopper.It's a mystery to us why part of it sinks to the bottom, but we know it has something to do with physics. This is a tiny detail, so relax.

step 6

Once the water has reached the hopper, reduce the temperature to between 185 and 195 °C.

step 7

You can use a wooden stirrer to immerse the coffee slowly and thoroughly. It's best to leave the coffee to brew undisturbed for a full minute and ten seconds

step 8

After ten quick stirs with a butter knife, take your siphon off the heat.Your coffee will have dripped into the bulb in another minute or two.

step 9

When a dome of grinds forms on top of the filter and the coffee at the bottom begins to bubble at a rate and intensity roughly comparable to that of a kitten's heartbeat, the coffee is ready.Take the hopper off, and then serve. Give the coffee a few minutes to cool down to ensure you get the most complex cup.