The ultimate Hario Switch RECIPE: A consistent cup that will blow your mind

In this video, I share my new favorite brewing technique for the Hario Switch.

With this new technique, I've been able to unlock even more flavor and aroma from my coffee, resulting in a truly exceptional cup.

20 g / 320 ml (1:16)

Pouring structure:
❶ 0.00 First pour: 50% total water volume (Open switch)
❷ 0.45 Second pour 50% total water volume (Closed switch)
❸ 2.00 Open Switch and let it drain
TPT = 2.45-3.15

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[yaakovrich]

I have been using the Hario Switch for over a year. You just improved my coffee 100%. Using straight immersion gets you nowhere near to the explosion of flavors I get using your recipe. Very, very grateful.

[sascha]

Great recipe, I also appreciate the Clever Dripper recipe from workshop coffee which works with the Hario Switch as well, but it lacks the clarity/fruitiness/acidic components which yours does have with more balance to the body and sweetness. I used a K ultra pretty medium fine (5.5 with burrs locked 0-calibration) with 1:15 ratio with Volvic water (water could have
even less TDS to my taste but it is convenient to use it in my country) on a medium, not challenging blended roast. I’m interested to see how the outcome is on heavy processed coffees and kenian. Anyways thank you a lot for this one 👍🏻

[habyprima]

Great method!

I have tried with a similar technique but with several different scenarios:
20% + 80%
30% + 70%
40% + 60%
50% + 50%
60% + 40%
70% + 40%
80% + 20%

And I found the ideal point for the first pour is 30% - 40%, then the second step by pouring the remaining water and then infused them for 2 minutes.

In my limited experienced, with this method we can get a vibrant acidity like pour over but it's easier and more consistent.

[paultiplea]

I've been using this recipe as my daily driver for a while now and I absolutely love it. Today, I decided to try reversing this recipe (first 50% pour with switch closed, start timer once 50% has been filled, open switch at 30 sec, at 45 sec circle pour the remaining 50% and let drain) and WHOAH. It's also really, really good. I'm not sure which one I like better lol.

[redrich]

I've tried lots of different recipes from different youtubers. The two that I have stuck with were first your Kalita Wave recipe that was my daily for the last year or two. But now I'm using this recipe. You are the master of striking a balance between simplicity/repeatability and cup quality. I've been playing around with longer steeps on the second pour which has been interesting too.

[Andrew-wpbz]

This is actually a really smart brew method.

The first pour will give you the flavours and notes that the v60 is famous for, but since it’s not doing the full extraction, it’s much more forgiving of technique. You don’t have to worry too much about over extracting, or being too uneven with your pour.

Then the second (immersion) pour will finish out the brew, reaching the full extraction, again- being very forgiving of technique since it’s an immersion brew.

[rodeorock]

Wow.... the simplicity and repeatability makes it really easy to dial in, and lately been brewing some of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. With each new bag of beans, it only takes 2-3 brews to find the sweet spot (pun intended) with incremental tweaks in grind size. I'm gonna be using this recipe for a while!

[peterkho]

Just tried this recipe with a Clever Dripper (I have way too many pour over cones/drippers and I didn't want to add more to the pile 😉) The resulting brew was very balanced cup, with smooth mouthfeel, definitely different than straight up Clever brew. I do prefer the result from this method, even though it is a bit more involved - but nothing too difficult if you have a decent scale with a timer.
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and looking forward to great contents as always.

[parkatip]

This totally blew my mind. I’ve made hundreds of pourovers in the past and gave up a few years ago since I was so inconsistent. I’ve been making a full immersion at 15 clicks with the Switch everyday since. It’s reliable, but not as good as a good pourover. Just tried this for the first time, and it was so much better than any of my immersion brews, while not being more difficult. Amazing.

[owenhu]

This makes so much sense, can't believe I'd never thought of it! The main reason why I rarely used my switch was that it felt too flat compared to my usual brews with a kono, but the huge first pour brings out all of that acidity and fruitiness while the second immersion pour balances out any inconsistency in flavor/extraction. Thank you Asser :)

[lincomatic]

Thanks for this variant of Tetsu's hybrid method. I tried Tetsu's a few times, and ended up w/ cups that were rather flat tasting. It's very rare that the first time I try a new method that I get decent cups, but I tried this on both a light and medium roast, and both cups were the best I'd gotten from the respective beans! Sweet, fully bodied, and fragrant!

[harrysquatter]

I've just tried this technique with a clever dripper (I don't own a switch). It really works! Be aware of a slightly longer drawdown, even with a good grinder. Sweeter, rounder, just better in every way. Thanks!!!

[razzor]

I have been doing this every morning with every coffee bean I buy for the last few months. Thank you.

[borysawpaulewicz]

Great outcome, super fruity and well-rounded. I tried doing a similar thing using Aeropress with Fellow Prismo + Fellow metal filter + paper filter (my grind setting was essentially the same, but I used 1zpresso JX-Pro grinder, so it was 2r7.0). Immediately after the first pour, I pressed gently and then unplugged the Aeropress so that the next pour happened around the 45s mark, then I did a gentle swirl, and finally I pressed gently at the 2min mark. To me, it seems that the outcome may be even slightly better.

[ImRyozanpaku]

Certainly a good recipe! But only for those that like a specific type of coffee taste.

Similar to Tetsu’s 4:6 method, this technique creates a flavor profile meant to accentuate the whole spectrum of flavor - from the fruity nuance and brightness, to the brown sugar/molasses. It yields a balanced cup.
However, from both techniques I’ve found that the latter tasting notes frequently overpower the delicate fruits. This leads to a similar taste, even when using different beans.

I use the switch’s capability for a different purpose - preheating. Setting it on the closed position with boiling water for 30s allows it to reduce the thermal loss in the brew, which has given me consistent brewing. For my technique of choice, I use Lance’s long preinfusion. With this, I’ve been pushing high extraction yields with intense sweetness and fruit qualities.

Regardless, thanks for the video - I’ll add it to the arsenal of recipes. I think this technique could prove best for very light roasts - decreasing some of the harsh acidity.

Long time fan and love your videos man!

[WabeWalker]

I’m new to pour over coffee. But last year I bought a Gabi Master A Brewer and (on your recommended) a 1Zpresso hand coffee grinder. I also bought a cheap scale. The results, compared to my old French press method, were mind blowing… I had no idea that coffee could be so flavourful and have such sweetness. Because of this video I decided to buy the Hario Switch. I also bought a Stagg EKG kettle and a proper scale. Thanks for doing these videos for us. I’ll keep watching and learning.

[libartstech]

I really appreciate a simple recipe, and this one gave me some great results.

[syr]

Man this recipe has resulted in such a great cup. Thank you!

[justjannick]

I got my Hario Switch half year ago and haven't seen much difference compared to my Clever Dripper. This recipe is great and finally gives me enough reason to justify buying the Switch, cause it's much easier to do with the Switch than the Clever Dripper. Great recipe, really big improvement in clarity compared to the normal immersion way. Thanks for sharing Asser.

[Martin_Edmondson]

Just tried it and am surprised at the amount of difference it made.
A lot brighter and more interesting, but also has the body from an immersion brew.. a very very nice cup of coffee.
Thanks!