The world's smallest Syphon coffee brewer. Created by Hario. Made in Japan.
While there are different brewing methods using the Miniphon, this is our preferred method at Abide Culture Coffee Roasters:
Laundry List:
Abide Culture Coffee: whole bean [15g]
Miniphon brewer
Miniphon filter
grinder•
gram scale
alcohol burner
bamboo stir
kettle
water [120ml]
timer
•a burr grinder allows the grind to be more consistent.
Abide Culture Coffee: whole bean [15g]
Miniphon brewer
Miniphon filter
grinder•
gram scale
alcohol burner
bamboo stir
kettle
water [120ml]
timer
•a burr grinder allows the grind to be more consistent.
Step 1
measure out 15g of coffee [dose] and grind it medium: about 900µm.
measure out 15g of coffee [dose] and grind it medium: about 900µm.
Step 2
there are two different filters that can be used: a reusable fabric filter [which comes with the miniphon] or you can cut a paper filter to match the same size of the fabric filter. slide the filter underneath the metal spring and up toward the bottom of the plunger in the upper glass chamber [the hopper] with the tail of the chain protruding out the bottom of the channel (the stem). pull the chain gently down and attach the hook onto the bottom of the stem. this will hold the filter in place.
NOTE: if using the fabric filter, let it soak in warm water for 5 minutes.
there are two different filters that can be used: a reusable fabric filter [which comes with the miniphon] or you can cut a paper filter to match the same size of the fabric filter. slide the filter underneath the metal spring and up toward the bottom of the plunger in the upper glass chamber [the hopper] with the tail of the chain protruding out the bottom of the channel (the stem). pull the chain gently down and attach the hook onto the bottom of the stem. this will hold the filter in place.
NOTE: if using the fabric filter, let it soak in warm water for 5 minutes.
Step 3
make sure the lower glass chamber (ie: the bowl, bulb, or globe), is attached securely onto the handle of the brewer. pour 120ml of water into the bulb. if you spill any water on the outside of the globe, wipe it off. the excess water can cause the globe to break.
NOTE: using already heated water will help brewing time.
make sure the lower glass chamber (ie: the bowl, bulb, or globe), is attached securely onto the handle of the brewer. pour 120ml of water into the bulb. if you spill any water on the outside of the globe, wipe it off. the excess water can cause the globe to break.
NOTE: using already heated water will help brewing time.
Step 4
place the hopper into the globe at an angle.
place the hopper into the globe at an angle.
Step 5
fill the alcohol burner with alcohol. the fabric wick should be saturated in alcohol for a cleaner burn. light the burner and keep a nice, hot, flame upon the bottom of the globe. once the water begins to boil, slide the hopper into an upright position so it fits into the globe. don't force it.
fill the alcohol burner with alcohol. the fabric wick should be saturated in alcohol for a cleaner burn. light the burner and keep a nice, hot, flame upon the bottom of the globe. once the water begins to boil, slide the hopper into an upright position so it fits into the globe. don't force it.
Step 6
a vacuum has been created because of escaping air and will "pull" the water from the globe to the hopper.
NOTE: there will be some water remnants at the bottom of the globe; this is normal.
a vacuum has been created because of escaping air and will "pull" the water from the globe to the hopper.
NOTE: there will be some water remnants at the bottom of the globe; this is normal.
Step 7
once the water has been pulled into the hopper — using the bamboo stir — create a whirlpool effect by stirring the water a few rotations. this will help the coffee immersion. place the ground coffee into the whirlpool and stir a couple times allowing the coffee to submerge.
once the water has been pulled into the hopper — using the bamboo stir — create a whirlpool effect by stirring the water a few rotations. this will help the coffee immersion. place the ground coffee into the whirlpool and stir a couple times allowing the coffee to submerge.
Step 8
wait one minute and thirty seconds.
wait one minute and thirty seconds.
Step 9
remove the heat completely.
OPTION: you can stir one more time on this step if you so desire.
remove the heat completely.
OPTION: you can stir one more time on this step if you so desire.
Step 10
extinguish the flame using the metal cap provided.
extinguish the flame using the metal cap provided.
Step 11
the liquid coffee will "draw" back down to the globe. this step takes another 90 seconds.
the liquid coffee will "draw" back down to the globe. this step takes another 90 seconds.
Step 12
pull the hopper from the top of the globe and place the stem of the hopper into the inverted lid. there is a handy-dandy stand for the hot hopper.
CAUTION: the hopper will be HOT.
Step 13
swirl. pour. sip. enjoy.
pull the hopper from the top of the globe and place the stem of the hopper into the inverted lid. there is a handy-dandy stand for the hot hopper.
CAUTION: the hopper will be HOT.
Step 13
swirl. pour. sip. enjoy.