Once the vapor has forced the hot water out, the counterweight activates a spring-loaded snuffer which smothers the flame and allows the initial chamber to cool down thus lowering pressure (creating a vacuum) and causing the brewed coffee to seep in. How does a balance Syphon coffee maker work? The Belgian Balance Siphon brewer invention … Read more
Add your coffee, and gently (but thoroughly) submerge it with a bamboo paddle or butter knife. Let the coffee brew, undisturbed, for one minute and 10 seconds How long does a siphon coffee maker take? It should take about 4 minutes or so to boil Once the water reaches boiling, it is siphoned through the … Read more
If your siphon is getting sooty quickly, you may want to confirm you are using ethanol or denatured alcohol instead of isopropyl alcohol. What alcohol do you use for a siphon? If your siphon is getting sooty quickly, you may want to confirm you are using ethanol or denatured alcohol instead of isopropyl alcohol. What … Read more