Brewing Amor with the Hario Switch

As we continue setting up the Brew Lab, we've been spending time exploring how our coffees behave across different brewing methods. One of the most enjoyable parts of this process is discovering recipes that highlight a coffee's unique character.

This week, we brewed Amor using a variety of pour-over and immersion techniques and the Hario Switch stood out. The hybrid brewing method combines the clarity and clean finish of a pour-over with the sweetness and body that immersion brewing can bring.

The result was a balanced, expressive cup that showcased Amor's sweetness while maintaining excellent clarity.

What You'll Need

Hario Switch brewer
Hario V60 paper filter
Gooseneck kettle
Scale and timer
Freshly roasted Amor coffee
Filtered water

Recipe

Coffee: 15 g
Water: 225 g (ml)
Water Temperature: 94–96°C
Grind Size: Medium-coarse pour-over grind (approximately 7 on our Ditting 807 Shop Grinder)

Before You Begin

Insert the paper filter into the Hario Switch.
Thoroughly rinse the filter with hot water to remove any paper taste.
Use the rinse water to preheat the brewer and your serving vessel.
Discard the rinse water.
Add the ground coffee and gently level the coffee bed.
Place the brewer on your scale and tare to zero.

Brewing Method

0:00 — First Pour (Switch Open)

Start your timer and ensure the switch is in the open position.

Pour 50 ml of water, making sure all grounds are saturated. This initial pour allows the coffee to bloom and release trapped gases.

0:45 — Second Pour (Switch Open)

Pour slowly until you reach 100 ml total water weight.

Allow the water to continue draining through the brewer as you would with a traditional pour-over.

1:15 — Close the Switch

Close the switch and gently pour the remaining water until you reach 225 ml total.

With the valve closed, the coffee and water steep together, increasing sweetness, body, and extraction.

3:00 — Release

Open the switch and allow the brew to drain completely.

The drawdown should be smooth and steady. Once the bed is fully drained, remove the brewer and give the coffee a gentle swirl before serving.

In the Cup

What we loved most about this recipe was its balance. The initial open-switch pours preserve clarity and definition, while the immersion phase enhances sweetness and mouthfeel.

For us, this method brought out a cup that was vibrant, sweet, and layered, offering both the elegance of a pour-over and the satisfying richness of immersion brewing.

Experiment and Make It Your Own

Every coffee, grinder, and palate is a little different. If it's too weak for you, try a slightly finer grind or extend the immersion phase by 15–30 seconds. If you're looking for more brightness and clarity, experiment with a coarser grind.

If you brew Amor on a Hario Switch—or have a recipe you enjoy even more—we'd love to hear about it. The Brew Lab is all about learning, sharing, and exploring coffee together.