Hario mugen + hario switch base

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anytimesoon@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Is there a list somewhere of all the brewers that fit in the base of a switch?

I'd love a switch that can brew two cups

narwhal@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y

You can buy the size 03 version. That's what I already have actually. With 03, you can brew 30gr of coffee with 450gr of water in one go.

With 02, you can also brew 2 cups, but using release-steep-release method. Open the valve, add 30gr coffee, then 225gr hot water. After water has passed through, close the valve, then add another 225gr water. Steep for 1-2 minutes, then open the valve again.

Aside from that, according to Lance Hedrick, kono and Stagg also fits.

LongDongKong@beehaw.org · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Gotta try this. Thanks for posting

narwhal@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y

Less worry when brewing coffee in the morning when you just wake up lol.

Longer drawdown time though, because there are almost no ribs in the inner wall.

kukkurovaca@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 3y (5 replies)

Neat! I haven't tried a steep-and-release brewer yet

narwhal@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y (4 replies)

It's really good :)

Easy to use, easy to clean, very consistent, and produces great cups of coffee.

stormygesler@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y (3 replies)

Is it much different than the Clever as far as the outcome? I already have the Clever and am wondering if the Switch would be an upgrade or just a "same-same" kinda thing.

narwhal@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y (2 replies)

I don't have a clever, but from what I've seen, switch has a slightly better work flow and flexibility.

You can mix immersion and percolation with more ease. That's what I do sometimes, something similar to this recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68ZOXrXbVHc

I'm sure you can replicate it using clever, but I believe that involves moving the brewer on and off the cup/carafe/server.

You can do any ratio of steep and release combination easier with switch IMO, just based on observation.

stormygesler@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Thanks for the input on this! I'm trying to gauge if the a switch would be worth getting.

If I was buying for the first time or replacing a broken Clever, I'd probably get the Hario, as it seems like it can do a little more. For now, it sounds like the benefit may not justify the cost.

narwhal@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y

I agree that it might not be a huge jump going to switch. Clever is already a great brewer.