How To Use a Siphon / Vacuum Coffee Pot

In this video, I not only show you how to use a siphon pot, I also explain how the vacuum coffee brewing method works and why. Learn more at http://www.CoffeeNate.com

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[iuri271]

Water vapor does not "take up more room" than air. The air above the water, when heated, will either gain volume or gain pressure. The air gains a slight amount of pressure and "pushes" the water the only place it can go, up the tube. This allows that air to stay at a lower pressure, but a higher volume. Also, for an eight cup siphon I believe one minute is too short a brewing time. I use: 2-3 cup 70 seconds, 5 cup a little less than 2 mins, and 8 cup about 3 full minutes

[coffeenate1]

@iuri271 Thank you very much for pointing out my error! You are exactly correct...as you already know ;) I forgot my science classes and used a poor reference. I appreciate being reminded of the real science behind this most wonderful brewing method! I will be sure to do an updated video and post! Thanks again

[Bo1618]

Question:

About temp control

Some people do not put the grounds in until after the water is in the upper chamber

Some people don't put the upper chamber on until after the water is at a boil

Some people put a damp cloth on the bottom chamber, (or place the bottom chamber on a tile or stone counter for stove top pots) to cool it and speed up the vacuum.

Have you tried out any of these methods?

[coffeenate1]

@Bo1618 Hi there! All excellent points! This video was made when I just began using the syphon brewing method, and I have since refined my technique to address all of these issues. I now wait until the water enters the upper chamber before adding the freshly ground coffee. I do place the stem of the upper chamber into the lower one, but only seal it when the water reaches 195 degrees. After the brewing time is complete, I put the brewer onto a raised cooling rack and blow on the lower pot.

[coffeenate1]

@Bo1618 Thank you for raising these points and happy brewing!

[davideshafer]

Adding to my earlier comments, I like using the coffee press at work. I just use the coffe maker there at work to heat water. Then pore the hot water into my press, waite 4 minutes and then press down.

[coffeenate1]

@davideshafer That is an acceptable method as long as your coffee maker heats the water to the proper temperature. A lot of drip makers don't heat the water enough. The french press is an excellent brewing method.

[missmonasuzette]

@davideshafer If I may butt in here and post a comment made by a reviewer on Amazon regarding syphon verses French Press:

"I didn't think I'd use this much because it's a bit more of a hassle than a french press, but I like the coffee it makes so much that I use it every day. I'm surprised it makes coffee that is better than the french press, but it does make it a lot smoother and the cup has absolutely no grounds or mud in it."

[Bo1618]

@coffeenate1

As for cooling, if the bottom is cooled the harder the vacuum. The closer to 9 atmospheres or pressure the closer it's going to be to espresso?

[Bo1618]

@coffeenate1

Ah cool, I was kind of puzzled by your technique.

Here is my take on it.

You can do it like you just explained or,

You can put the grounds in before the water enters the upper chamber if you wait till the water is at a rolling boil before you attach the top to the bottom. It just makes it so the water enters the top faster so you get a more even time and temp.

Either way works

[davideshafer]

@Bo1618 Ya! I add a little hot water to it, some milk and a bit of sugar and its like an espresso. A real strong espresso!

[Bo1618]

@davideshafer

Wait, you actually drink the mud at the bottom of a cup of french press?