Coffee experts share their exclusive tips

Coffee Bean Selection

Choosing high-quality coffee beans is the key to making delicious coffee. First, make sure to buy coffee beans that are fresh, because freshness will directly affect the flavor of the coffee. Second, choose coffee beans that suit your taste preferences and cooking methods. If you like coffee with a strong and bitter taste, you can choose dark roasted beans; if you prefer a lighter and more acidic taste, you can choose medium or light roasting.

Grinding degree and water temperature control

Correctly controlling the grinding degree and water temperature is very important for brewing the ideal taste. Different degrees of coarse and fine grinding will result in different strengths, sweetness, sourness, bitterness and other characteristics being more obvious in the cup. Generally speaking, coarse grinding is suitable for cold brew or French press brewing methods; medium-fine grinding is suitable for drip or pour over brewing methods; and fine grinding is suitable for espresso brewing methods. In addition, water temperature control is also very important. Generally speaking, the water temperature is ideally between 90°C-96°C.

Brewing time and ratio

Different brewing times and coffee powder to water ratios can have a significant impact on the taste. If you like a strong-tasting coffee, you can try to extend the brewing time or increase the coffee powder to water ratio; if you prefer a light taste, you can shorten the brewing time or reduce the coffee powder to water ratio. Generally speaking, 15 grams of coffee powder to 250 ml of water is a common and appropriate ratio for drip and condensed brewing methods.

Tasting Tips

Tasting is one of the skills that you must have to become a good coffee expert. First, preheat the cup with hot water before tasting, and tilt the cup to pour the freshly boiled water into the cup to remove any odors. Then, pay attention to the color, smell and taste when tasting. When tasting, you can gently stir the coffee with a spoon and hold the coffee in your mouth so that it covers the entire tongue to feel the different flavors. Finally, rinse your mouth with hot water after tasting a cup to clean your mouth and prepare for the next tasting.

Saving Tips

Proper storage of coffee beans can extend their shelf life and maintain the stability of their flavor. First, store coffee beans in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. Second, avoid contact with air during storage, so it is recommended to use vacuum sealed bags or airtight containers to store coffee beans. Finally, when freezing, be sure to divide the beans into small portions and make sure they are completely thawed and reach room temperature before use.

Innovative modulation method

As a professional barista, you not only need to master the traditional brewing methods, but also should continue to innovate and explore new modulation methods to meet consumers' pursuit of diverse taste needs. For example, you can use new technologies discovered by scientists, such as water extraction method or nitrogen brewing method, to make coffee with a unique taste. In addition, you can also try to match it with other ingredients, such as chocolate, vanilla, etc., to create more layers and richness of taste.

Summarize

The above are some exclusive tips that I share with you as a coffee expert. I hope these tips can help you get a better taste and experience when making coffee. Remember to keep an open mind during the exploration process and keep trying and adjusting your methods to become a truly excellent coffee expert.