The art of brewing your own coffee: the journey from coffee beans to aromatic coffee

Brewing coffee is an art that transforms coffee beans from their original state into a fragrant drink. This process requires careful selection of coffee beans, grinding, proportioning, precise control of water temperature and brewing time, etc., to stimulate the aroma and flavor of coffee beans. Behind every cup of coffee, there is the brewer's persistence in quality and love for craftsmanship.

In this fast-paced era, coffee has almost become a daily spiritual drink. When you walk into a coffee shop and watch the barista behind the bar skillfully brewing cups of fragrant coffee, have you ever thought that you can actually master this skill? Let's discuss how to brew coffee yourself, so that you can enjoy the skills comparable to those of professional baristas at home.

1. Choice of coffee beans

To make a good cup of coffee, it is crucial to choose high-quality coffee beans. Coffee beans from different origins have their own unique flavors, such as the mellow flavor of Brazil, the bright acidity of Colombia, the bitter aroma of Mandheling, etc. When purchasing, pay attention to the production date of the coffee beans to ensure their freshness. High-quality coffee beans should have a rich color and smell like a strong coffee aroma.

2. Coffee Grinding

Grinding coffee beans is a key step, which directly affects the taste of coffee. Coarsely ground coffee tastes mellower and is suitable for Italian coffee; while finely ground coffee is easier to extract the delicate flavor of the coffee beans and is suitable for hand brewing or dripping. Different grinding tools such as bean grinders or manual grinders can achieve the ideal grinding effect.

3. Water temperature and water quality

The choice of water temperature is equally important. The water temperature should be controlled between 90°C and 96°C. This is because at this temperature, the aroma and flavor substances in the coffee beans can be fully extracted. Water quality is also a key factor in determining the taste of coffee. It is recommended to use filtered pure water to ensure that the coffee tastes pure and free of impurities.

4. Brewing method

There are many different ways to brew coffee. Here we take hand brewing as an example. Prepare a hand brewing pot, filter paper, coffee cups and other utensils. Preheat them to ensure that the taste of the coffee does not change due to temperature difference during the brewing process. Pour the ground coffee powder into the filter paper and pre-soak it with an appropriate amount of hot water to remove impurities and excess carbon dioxide. Inject hot water into the coffee powder in batches. Each injection should be even and slow to ensure that the substances in the coffee beans can be evenly extracted. Pour the brewed coffee into the preheated coffee cup and you can taste it.

5. Enjoy the process

A good cup of coffee is not just a drink, but also an enjoyment. During the brewing process, we can calm down and feel every moment of the blending of coffee beans and water. When tasting, you may wish to carefully savor the sour, sweet, bitter and salty flavors and feel the unique flavor brought by coffee beans from different origins. You can also add appropriate amount of milk or sugar according to personal taste to create your own unique taste.

In this process, we can not only enjoy delicious coffee, but also find a bit of tranquility in our busy lives. Brewing coffee by ourselves is not only a skill, but also a life attitude. It makes us pay more attention to the quality of life and brings different colors to every day.

(Note: Due to space limitations, this article only introduces the method of hand brewing coffee and some basic precautions. In fact, there are still many details that need to be paid attention to and explored in practice.) You can brew delicious coffee without a professional coffee machine at home! As long as you master the correct method and skills and feel every brewing process and every taste carefully, you can also become a coffee expert and enjoy your own good time!