How to make coffee beans by hand

How to make coffee beans by hand

Coffee is a widely loved drink around the world, and hand-making coffee beans is a unique way for people to better experience the aroma and taste of coffee. Here are some ways to hand-make coffee beans.

1. Choose high-quality green coffee beans

To make high-quality handmade coffee beans, you first need to select high-quality green beans. High-quality green beans usually have a higher density and lower moisture content, and no obvious defects. You can judge the quality of the green beans by observing whether the surface is flat, whether the color is uniform, and smelling its aroma.

2. Baking process

Roasting is the process of heating the beans to the right temperature for a certain period of time to change their physical and chemical properties. In artisanal production, roasting can be done using traditional or modern equipment.

a) Traditional:

Traditional equipment includes volcano pots, iron pots, etc. First, put the green beans into the equipment, and then heat the green beans by controlling the fire or temperature. During the roasting process, it is necessary to stir constantly to ensure even heating.

b) Modern style:

Modern equipment includes coffee roasters, air flow ovens, etc. These devices usually have precise temperature and time control functions, which can better control the entire roasting process.

3. Cooling and shelling

After roasting, the coffee beans need to be cooled and shelled.

a) Cooling:

Pour the coffee beans that have just been roasted into a pan or a special cooler and shake them gently to quickly dissipate the residual heat. This can avoid over-roasting due to continued heating.

b) Shelling:

Manual hulling is a common and effective method. Put the cooled coffee beans into a clean and spacious container and gently rub them with your hands to separate the hull from the coffee beans.

4. Storage and grinding

Handcrafted coffee beans require proper storage and grinding to maintain their best taste.

a) Storage:

Place the processed coffee beans in a clean, sealed, light-proof container. This prevents oxygen, humidity, and odor from affecting the coffee beans and extends their shelf life.

b) Grinding:

Before brewing, the coffee beans need to be ground to the appropriate coarseness. Depending on the different brewing equipment used (such as drip pot, French press, etc.), choose the corresponding coarseness to ensure that the coffee liquid with the ideal taste is extracted.

5. Brewing

The last step is to brew the processed, carefully preserved and ground handmade coffee beans. Choose the appropriate brewing method according to your personal preference and enjoy the unique flavor of pure handmade coffee.

Through the above steps, we can enjoy a purer and more unique coffee experience by hand-making coffee beans. Whether you choose traditional or modern equipment, you need careful operation and patience to make high-quality hand-made coffee beans.