Hario Researched
Technica 5-Cup Syphon
The benchmark glass siphon — a clean, aromatic, tea-like cup and a brewing show that draws a crowd.
The classic siphonClean cup
Diguo Researched
Belgian Royal Balance Siphon
A balance siphon — the brass-and-glass see-saw contraption that's as much sculpture as coffee maker.
Pure showpieceGifts
8.3
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$143
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Pure showpiece
- Gifts
- Stunning centerpiece
- Automatic balance mechanism
Skip it if
- Fiddly
- More display than daily driver
Not for you? Consider the Hario Technica 5-Cup Syphon — or see all siphon brewers .
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for siphon. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Cup quality8.5
Ease of use8.0
Build quality8.3
Brewing theater7.8
Value8.6
Pros & cons
What we like
- Stunning centerpiece
- Automatic balance mechanism
- Real conversation starter
Watch-outs
- Fiddly
- More display than daily driver
Specifications
- Type
- Balance siphon
- Material
- Glass + brass
- Heat
- Alcohol burner
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Belgian Royal Balance Siphon to make a complete, working setup.
Add a grinder
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Encore ESP
Grind consistency does more for the cup than almost any other purchase — a burr grinder is what makes good gear actually taste good.
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Add a kettle
Add a scale
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V60 Drip Scale (VST-2000B)
Weighing your dose and yield is what makes a good cup repeatable, shot after shot.
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