How to make delicious coffee if you only have coffee beans at home?

introduction

Coffee is a must-have drink for many people every morning. It can refresh the mind and make people energetic. However, if there are only coffee beans at home but no ready-made coffee powder or coffee machine, how can we make delicious coffee? This article will introduce you to several simple and easy methods of making home brewed coffee with a strong taste and overflowing aroma.

1. Grinding and distribution

First, we need to grind the whole coffee beans into fine particles suitable for hand brewing. You can use tools such as a grinder, rolling pin, or juicer to complete this step. Generally speaking, for hand brewing, medium to slightly fine particle size works better.

Next, in terms of portioning, adjust the amount based on how many servings you want to make. Typically, you'll need about 15 grams per cup.

2. Water purification and pre-heating

It is very important to choose high-quality purified water because the water quality will directly affect the taste of the coffee. Please make sure to use filter or mineral water to make coffee.

In addition, before brewing, we also need to preheat the kettle to a suitable temperature. Generally speaking, 85°C-95°C is the ideal temperature range.

3. Splashing and soaking

In hand brewing, there are two main methods: pour-over and immersion. Here are the two methods:

(1) Sprinkling method:

- Place the filter paper in the hand pourer and wet the surface of the filter paper with preheated water.

- Sprinkle the dispensed coffee powder evenly on the filter paper and gently shake the hand pourer to make it flat.

- Pour a proper amount of boiling water over the coffee grounds in a slow and even manner, allowing them to flow freely and fully moisten.

- After waiting for 15-30 seconds, continue to pour in the remaining boiling water slowly and steadily for the remaining time, allowing it to flow from the center to the outside.

- Wait for the coffee to flow through the filter into the cup. This process takes about 2-3 minutes.

(2) Soaking method:

- Place the filter paper in the hand pourer and wet the surface of the filter paper with preheated water.

- Sprinkle the dispensed coffee powder evenly on the filter paper and gently shake the hand pourer to make it flat.

- Pour a proper amount of boiling water over the coffee powder in a slow and even manner, allowing it to soak freely and fully wet. This process usually takes about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

- After that, slowly pour in the remaining water to the appropriate capacity and wait for the coffee to flow into the cup through the filter paper. The whole process takes about 3-4 minutes.

4. Taste and adjust

After you have completed the above steps, you can taste the homemade brewed coffee you made! If you feel that the taste is not ideal or lacking, you can make some adjustments according to your preferences:

- If you feel the coffee is too strong, try increasing the amount of water or reducing the amount of coffee powder.

- If you feel that the coffee tastes bland, try reducing the amount of water or increasing the amount of coffee powder.

- If you think it's too acidic, try grinding it a little finer or shortening the soaking time.

- If the bitterness is too strong, try grinding it a little coarser or steeping it for a longer time.

Conclusion

Although it may be overwhelming to have only coffee beans at home but no ready-made coffee powder or coffee machine, we can still make delicious and fragrant home-made hand-poured coffee through simple and easy hand-poured methods. I hope the methods introduced in this article can help you enjoy a cup of delicious and homemade hand-poured coffee at home!