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
From the journal
Where the Belgian Royal Balance Siphon comes up in our guides.
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Belgian Royal Balance Siphon to make a complete, working setup.
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