HARIO SWITCH - The Last Dripper You'll Ever Need

The Hario Switch allows you to easily manipulate the brew from percolation to immersion, and back again with the flip of a switch, hence calling it the "switch". This controllability opens up a wide world of options in terms of brewing recipes and experimentation. This is both a baristas dream, and nightmare, because you can essentially spend forever playing with all the potential possibilities. In this video I'll share my take on the dripper as a whole and my brewing recipe.

↓THE RECIPE↓
18g Coffee/288g water/1:16 Brew Ratio

*All times are approximate
**Drain means waiting for the water level to meet the coffee bed

- Fold and rinse your paper filter
- Pour coffee into the filter and shake to flatten bed
- [00:00 - 00:45*] Open the Switch and Pour 72 grams of water to bloom, and stir the bed
- [00:46 - 02:00*] Close the Switch, pour in 72 grams (144g), wait 5-15 seconds, then drain**
- [02:01 - 03:00*] Close the Switch, pour in 72 grams (216g), wait 5-15 seconds, then drain**
- [03:01 - 04:00*] Close the Switch, pour in 72 grams (288g), wait 5-15 seconds, then drain**
- [04:01 - 04:30*] Swirl to flatten the bed and wait for the draw down to complete

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I tried your recipe this morning and was blown away by how great the coffee was. Of all the Switch methods I’ve tried, this one has been the absolute best for me.

[noahmichael]

Fractional immersion brewing! All the benefits of percolation (high extraction, high clarity) with none of the issues (channelling, uneven extraction (under/over). This is something I've been working on for a little while but this brewer is really gonna simplify and enhance the process. I was all excited about zero-bypass drippers (tricolate, next level) but they're even more prone to the same issues. I think this is the one that's really gonna open up some cool possibilities.

[hi_sseulgi]

Absolutely agree, my other drippers just mostly sit on the shelves after I started using Switch. The brewing versatility and result consistency is just too hard to beat.

[samuel]

1:24 Think you meant to say it the other way around Sprometheus, it lifts the ball to allow the brew to pass through the Hario Switch, and it lowers it to block the hole where the brew would otherwise flow out of into the decanter of choice.

[portnaluinge]

I’ll definitely be trying this recipe. I love the Switch, mostly using it in steep-and-release mode (fine grind, short steep) but also as a stock V60. When using it for pour-over, I find it has the advantage that you can pre-heat the bejesus out of it by closing the switch and filling it with boiling water, making it better than any stock glass, metal or ceramic V60.

[catacatahb]

Finally the review is here! I've asked about this and have been waiting patiently.

It is my dripper of choice, after using most drippers in the market. I literally never take out any others since I've started using this, and never missed a single one. It does all without a significant compromise in either way.

Thank you so much for the review my man and a new recipe I can't wait to play with.

[punitdave]

Dang my dude… every year it feel like we’re adding more steps to the v60… lol I’m still trying to find out the correct grind size for a 20/300g single serving😂

[marcusannegarn]

I would agree that this is the last dripper you would ever need AND probably the best for most people.

The full immersion mode is absurdly easy and absurdly consistent when it comes to getting fantastic results.
It definitely tastes better than my clever dripper too.

It then gives you all these extra options such as your recipe here should you want to do more with it.

[doc]

another hack you can do with this: take the hario mugen and put that in instead of the glass V60 it comes with (they both use the same mechanism to lock onto hario bases), now you have a low bypass plastic dripper that you controll the flow over. This type of brewing works exeptinally well with super low fine grinders, maybe you could use a C40 but I'd suggest a well aligned flat burr grinder with some clarity focused burrs

[Thetache]

Absolutely agree with your conclusion, the best device for beginners (me) and it grows with you as you start to experiment to find your perfect coffee experience. Depending on your mood and time it can serve you any way you want. The biggest win is that it is not really sensitive to grind size so even a $20 blade grinder is okay.

[figaro]

OK, I had to try it with the Clever Dripper. Using the recipe with an Ethiopian light roast, its wildly good. Better than anything I've gotten before from the Clever. It was a hassle, taking it on and off the mug, and I got confused a few times. But, until the Switch is in stock, Sprometheus, you have upped my game here.

[diganta]

Looove my Switch 😊 water first - stir last. Gosh, get hypnotised by the swirling draw down each and every time 😅

[ladysamson]

Would be interesting to see this compared with aeropress being both perculation and immersion methods.

[therealterrydean]

hario switch


bloom - 80g water, 30sec bloom, drain bloom for 30sec

brew - add remaining 320g water

molesting - one light stir only (I don't overly fiddle/molest the brew)

hit the switch, drain at 2min30sec

this process results in a super smooth, full bodied cup of coffee, full of wife is happy in the morning, therefore I too am happy in the morning 😊

[ethranton]

I have been using this method lately and am very impressed! Thank you

[lowkengsiang]

With reference to 4:6 method, I find this recipe really brings out the flavour of the bean. Not to mention that you can adjust the acidity, sweetness and strength with this recipe.
1:15, >90c, fine or medium (up to you)
1. Close valve and pour water to bloom.
2. At 30s, release valve and continue second pour at 45s
3. 1:30, third pour
4. 2:15, forth pour
5. 3:00 final pour

If you brew using this hybrid method, you will get a balance cup of coffee, good clarity and body.

[smarbels]

Great vid! Will have to try this recipe.

I do basically the opposite where I keep it closed during the bloom, and then open it as I start the main pour and keep it open for the rest of the brew like a regular V60. Looking forward to seeing how your recipe compares!

[Tominthepinkgarage]

I got one of these after I broke my clever and have been really enjoying it. Thanks for the info.

[_imhco]

Flattered to see my video's thumbnail in yours! Will try your hybrid recipe. Got me thinking about running brewed coffee through a second time, which can totally be done without drips with the switch

[monkeytechx]

Hi Sprometheus I have been using a switch for about 12 months.

My go to recipe is to close the valve for the bloom and followed by a traditional multi pour V60 with it open.

One big advantageI have found is being able to preheat really effectively by filling it with boiling water in the closed position. Because it is glass and has greater ability to store heat than plastic you can get it hot enough that it actually contributes to the temperature of the bloom. My current approach is to fill it with cold water and microwave it while my kettle is boiling (not the safest it you can pick it up by the silicone). My measurements using a fast kitchen thermometer show you can gain 5 to 7 degrees C over a traditional plastic v60.