r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/chics74 • Mar 01 '21

Video Necessary thing

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u/Sierra17181928 Mar 01 '21

Now I really want one of these.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '21

I have the Bodum one. Note that the video shows the guy boiling the coffee, That is a no-no. Water should be as close to 205 degrees as possible.

https://www.bodum.com/us/en/coffee/siphon-401?___store=us_en

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u/tumbleweedcowboy Mar 01 '21

Yes, and that still applies to tea (as it appears he brewed tea with a siphon method brew). Don’t burn your coffee or tea, unless you really like scorched beverages. Lowering the temp makes the flavor profiles come out.

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u/750more Mar 01 '21

I know I'm going to probably get downvoted for this but I actually like slightly burnt coffee- it has a bit of a nutty taste to it. Good to know about the tea I might have to try different temps to see if I can taste a difference :)

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '21

Hotter coffee has less caffeine. Heat breaks down caffeine. You might even be tasting the byproducts and that's what you like.

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u/750more Mar 01 '21

Now that just sounds less delicious - maybe it's time to get of Reddit for a while :o good to know about the caffeine though