HARIO Mocha MCA-3 Coffee Siphon | 3 Cups · 360mL

Product introduction

The HARIO Mocha MCA-3 is a 3-cup coffee siphon with a usable capacity of 360mL. It uses paper filters: after brewing, remove the used paper, then wash the glass bowls and filter holder. It suits anyone who wants to watch the siphon brewing process and use paper filters to clear away the coffee grounds each day.

During heating, steam pressure in the lower bowl pushes hot water into the upper bowl, where the coffee grounds steep. After the heat source is removed, the coffee flows through the filter back into the lower bowl. Clear heat-resistant glass lets you see the water level, steeping and return flow, helping you keep track of quantities, stirring and timing for each brew.

The MCA-3 stand can be used with an alcohol burner or the commercial gas burner listed by HARIO. The package includes the siphon body, an alcohol burner, a measuring spoon that also serves as a stirrer, and 50 unbleached paper filters. Alcohol fuel needs to be prepared separately.

The 3-cup rating is based on about 120mL per cup, making it suitable for sharing several small servings. The 550mL full capacity is the amount the lower bowl holds when full; use the usable capacity and cup markings to determine your brewing quantity.

Product specifications

For paper filtration, use the F-103MN filter holder with CF-103E paper filters. If you prefer cloth filtration, the MCA-3 can use the F-103S metal filter holder with FS-103 filter cloth. These filter holders use different filter materials.

The MCA-3 uses the BU-MCA-3 upper bowl, BL-MCA-3 lower bowl and DS-type gasket. Glass bowls and gaskets for Mocha and Technica must be matched to their respective models.

Use and cleaning

Brewing with paper filters

1. Fit the paper filter to its holder, then place and secure the holder in the upper bowl. Add the required hot water to the lower bowl and wipe water droplets off its outside before heating.
2. Before the water boils, rest the upper bowl with its filter holder fitted at an angle on the lower bowl opening. As the water approaches a boil, steady the stand, then slowly set the upper bowl upright and insert it.
3. When the hot water rises into the upper bowl, add the coffee grounds and stir gently so the grounds make full contact with the water. Time the steep according to your recipe.
4. At the end of the required steeping time, remove the heat source. Wait for the coffee to flow back into the lower bowl, then remove the upper bowl and pour the coffee.

Cleaning and storage

After brewing, let the glass cool before removing the coffee grounds and used paper filter. Wash the upper and lower bowls with neutral detergent and rinse thoroughly. Avoid abrasive tools that can scratch the glass.

Let the glass bowls and filter holder dry after washing before storing them. Allow time for cooling between heating and washing; avoid putting hot glass directly into cold water or onto a wet cloth or cold surface.

View the official HARIO MCA instructions