Shaun's Ode El Salvador Hario Switch

Shaun's Ode El Salvador on the Hario Switch

Shaun's Hario Switch recipe for our Ode El Salvador is a masterclass in patience and technique — a hybrid brew that coaxes out every note of this natural-process gem.

The Brew

• Coffee: Ode — El Salvador
• Machine: Hario Switch
• Grinder: Chestnut C3S | Setting: Medium Fine (like sea salt)
• Dose: 16g | Water: 250g | Temperature: 94°C
• Brew time: 2 min 30 sec

Shaun's Method

1. Start with the switch closed (immersion mode). Add 16g of ground coffee.
2. Pour 50g of water in a slow circular motion for bloom — wait 30 seconds.
3. Pour remaining water to 250g, continuing in slow circular motions.
4. At 1:30, open the switch to begin draining.
5. Allow to fully drain — total brew time ~2:30.
6. Optional: add a touch of cinnamon or simple syrup to complement the natural fruit notes.

"The Hario Switch lets you control immersion vs. percolation — perfect for unlocking the complexity of a natural-process coffee like this one."