I don't think op meant this as "making fun of" people who don't know what a siphon is or how to do it I think it's more a criticism levelled at society not tea

I don't think op meant this as "making fun of" people who don't know what a siphon is or how to do it I think it's more a criticism levelled at society not teaching people such a basic concept, which arguably should be a part of elementary school, or maybe junior high school, science classes