Coffee Makers & Gear

Hario TCA-5 Technica Coffee Siphon

Review of the Hario Technica 5 Coffee Syphon

The Hario TCA-5 Siphon Coffee Brewer, much like many of Hario’s products, is an extraordinarily unique piece of coffee equipment perfectly suited for the specialty coffee enthusiast who wishes to branch out beyond the world of french press and pour over brewing. 

The Siphon is the product of an elegant intersection between basic chemistry and Hario’s world-renowned, high quality glass construction. The result is an easy-to-use system that consistently brews a delicious, full-bodied cup of coffee.  If you are interested in diversifying your coffee brewing equipment to get the most out of your coffee, the TCA-5 is both a top-notch brewing apparatus and a unique conversation piece perfect for sharing coffee with a friend.

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Chemex vs. Hario V60: Which is Better?

Chemex vs V60 showdown

Every day, more people are turning to hand-poured coffee for their morning cup. Coffee shops are still as popular as ever and most of us can’t resist a proper latte or espresso, but recently people are starting to seek that same level of quality and consistency from their coffee at home (or work).

For most people, the bulky counter top coffee maker is no longer cutting it. Pour over brewers are becoming kitchen staples and an essential part of many morning routines. Even though pour over brewers are nothing new – the first Melitta filter was created in 1908 – a renewed interest in the craft has produced some standout favorites. Today, we are going to put two of the premier pour over brewers, the Chemex and the Hario V60, through a head to head showdown.

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Hario V60 Pour Over – Coffee Dripper Review

Hario v 60 review

Over the last few years, pour over coffee has exploded in popularity. Now pour over drippers are found in coffee shops, on kitchen countertops, and even in backpacks to be taken camping.

Of all the new brewers seeing their popularity increase during this movement, one seems to consistently be standing out from the rest: the Hario V60.

The Hario V60 is a cone shaped pour over brewer with spiral ribbed walls and a large hole at the bottom, where the filter slightly protrudes from. The ribs along the brewer walls are designed to allow for airflow between them and to keep the grounds away from the walls, leading to a more balanced extraction.

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Siphon Coffee Makers: 5 Things To Consider And 5 Recommended Brewers

siphon coffee brewers and makers

There’s something romantic and fascinating about using siphon coffee makers. The devices themselves are works of art, the brewing process seems like magic, and the resulting coffee is smooth, juicy, and aromatic.

It’s no wonder why siphons are often considered the apex of making black coffee.

But choosing the right coffee siphon for use at home can be a challenge. There are quite a few models out there, each with their own shapes, sizes, and quirks. But you don’t need to worry—we’ve put together a list of the five things you need to consider when buying a siphon, as well as five actual brewers we recommend to make things even simpler.

And just FYI, in this post you’ll find links to the products on Amazon. I do get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Let’s hop in!

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The 3 Best Siphon Coffee Makers for Around $100

A siphon coffee maker (also known as a vacuum coffee maker) is a unique brewing method that uses vapor pressure and a strong vacuum to produce some of the freshest coffee available. Truly seen as a work of art, the siphon coffee making process is as much about the visual and tactical appeal as the end result. Here we will discuss the three best vacuum coffee makers available for about $100 and how to tell which one is right for you.

And just FYI, in this post you’ll find links to the products on Amazon. I do get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

The 3 Best Siphon Coffee Makers Around $100

Below we selected three of the top coffee maker models that are available for around $100. We will highlight the best features of each one to help you decide which model will best suit your needs.

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The Vacuum Coffee Maker is Making a Comeback

Coffee Siphon

By Jules Wright The vacuum coffee maker has been around for over two hundred years when it was invented by the German company Loeff. They are very popular in Europe and Japan, but lost popularity in North America with the invention of the electric and drip makers. However, many aficionados recognize they make a delicious …

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