Honestly, for most people, medium roast with siphon is the everyday-special option. You don't need a rare Gesha or a meticulously processed microlot to enjoy siphon. A solid medium roast from a reputable roaster—like something from RAMI Coffee's lineup—will give you 90% of the experience at half the cost.

If you're not yet confident with your siphon technique, start with medium. It tolerates small mistakes and still delivers a cup that makes you feel like you've done something special. That's enough for most mornings.