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New way to make coffee - Coffee Siphon
Well... new to me. This method has been around since the 1830s. Apparently is was very popular in the US from late 19th century until the pump percolator gained popularity in the 1950's and then later, the MR. Coffee drip machine.
I saw this in a coffee house while on business in Taiwan. This method of brewing is still very popular in Asia. After doing a little bit of research, I found that the Hario brand was no longer available in the states so I picked one up while still there. You can however get the similar Yama through amazon but I read that the quality was not quite the same. I also picked up a Hario hand grinder and 1 minute "hour" glass.
It came with a bowl and wick to burn methanol or similar fuel. The owner of the coffee shop told me this would take too long so I picked up a butane burner. I think the burner gives the whole thing a kind of science experiment look. And while fairly simple in concept - heated air/water vapor movers water to upper portion, remove heat and vacuum pulls water down - something as simple as how often you stir can make a big difference in taste.
This makes a cup of coffee that I feel is better (with some practice) than a french press.
Here are some pics of the process:
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