How to brew with a phin

Method

1. 01

   Warm everything

   Rinse the phin and your glass with hot water, then tip it out. A warm glass keeps the brew hot through the slow drip.

2. 02

   Add the coffee

   Add the coffee to the phin, give it a gentle shake to level it, and place the press on top. Add condensed milk to the glass now if you take it sweet.

3. 03

   Press lightly

   A gravity press just sits on the coffee. With a screw-down press, turn until it meets resistance, then back it off half a turn.

4. 04

   Bloom for 30 seconds

   Pour about 20 ml of water, just enough to wet the grounds, and wait 30 seconds while they swell.

5. 05

   Fill and cover

   Fill the phin to the top (about 100 ml) and put the lid on to keep the heat in.

6. 06

   Let it drip

   The drip should take 4 to 5 minutes. When it stops, lift the phin off, stir, and drink it hot or pour it over ice.