Japanese Coffee Filter Machine

Unleash the Magic of Japanese Coffee: A Guide to Using Japanese Coffee Maker

The Japanese Coffee Maker, also known as a vacuum pot, brews a smooth, flavorful cup using the captivating science of pressure differentials. Here’s a step-by-step guide to brewing the perfect cup:

Gather Your Tools:

• Japanese Coffee Maker (upper and lower bowls, filter, alcohol burner, stand)
• Freshly ground coffee (medium-coarse grind)
• Filtered water
• Scale (optional, for precise measurements)
• Stirring rod

Step 1: Prepare the Lower Bowl

• Add the desired amount of filtered water to the lower bowl. Consider using a 1:1 ratio of coffee grounds to water (e.g., 30 grams of coffee for 300 ml of water). You can adjust this ratio to your taste preference.

Step 2: Heat Up

• Light the alcohol burner and place it on the stand. Allow the water in the lower bowl to come to a boil.

Step 3: Load the Upper Bowl

• While the water heats, place the filter in the upper bowl and secure it properly. Add your freshly ground coffee to the filter.

Step 4: Combine and Stir

• Once the water boils, remove the lower bowl from the heat source. Carefully place the upper bowl with coffee grounds on top of the lower bowl, creating a seal.

• Gently stir the coffee grounds with the hot water for a consistent extraction. Aim for about 30 seconds of stirring.

Step 5: Witness the Siphon Magic

• As the lower bowl cools, a vacuum is created. This vacuum pressure pulls the coffee mixture through the filter into the upper bowl, leaving the coffee grounds behind.

Step 6: Serve and Savor

• Once the brewing process is complete (typically 1-2 minutes), the coffee will settle in the upper bowl. Remove the upper bowl from the lower bowl.

• Your delicious Japanese siphon coffee is ready to enjoy! Pour it into a preheated mug and savor the clean, aromatic cup.

Tips for a Perfect Brew:

• Use freshly roasted, medium-coarse ground coffee for optimal flavor.
• Experiment with different coffee-to-water ratios to find your sweet spot.
• Preheating your mug helps maintain the coffee’s temperature.