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Hario Switch · Hot coffee

Tetsu Kasuya method

Coffee
20g
Brew water
300g
Coffee : water
1:15
Est. time
3:30

Ready to brew

Target 3:30

0:00

Bloom

Close the switch and pour to 40g.

Water target
40g
Water temp.
93°C
Switch
Closed

In 0:40 · Percolation

Water targets are cumulative readings on your scale. Prepare your coffee and equipment before starting.

Brew sequence

  1. 0:00

    Bloom

    Close the switch and pour to 40g.

    40g93°CSwitch closed · up
  2. 0:40

    Percolation

    Open the switch and pour to 120g.

    120g93°CSwitch open · down
  3. 1:30

    Second pour · cool kettle

    Pour to 200g. Then add 100g of room-temperature water to the kettle to cool it.

    200g93°CSwitch open · down
  4. 2:10

    Immersion

    Close the switch and pour the cooled water to 300g.

    300gSwitch closed · up
  5. 2:45

    Final drawdown

    Open the switch and let the water drain.

    300gSwitch open · down
  6. 3:30

    Brew complete

    Your brew is ready. Enjoy your coffee.

    300gSwitch open · down

About this recipe

Combines percolation and immersion. Cool the kettle for the final pour to bring out sweetness and balance.

Grind size
Medium-fine · adjust to taste
Preparation
Start with water at 93°C (199°F). Set aside 100g of room-temperature water to cool the kettle at 1:30.
Tetsu Kasuya · World Brewers Cup champion · Original video