Perfect brewing of drip coffee: temperature is key

Perfect brewing of drip coffee: temperature is key

Drip coffee is a convenient and quick way to brew, and has gradually been loved by more and more coffee lovers. However, it is not an easy task to brew a cup of drip coffee with rich taste and strong aroma. Temperature plays a vital role in the whole brewing process. This article will explore from different angles how to achieve perfect brewing of drip coffee by controlling temperature.

1. Preheat the cup with warm water

Before we start brewing, we first need to prepare a clean, odor-free cup and preheat it with hot water. This ensures that the inside of the cup maintains the correct temperature and that the overall temperature will not drop due to contact with a cool surface when pouring the coffee.

2. Boil the water and wait for a while

After putting the water into the pot and heating it to boiling, we need to wait for a while to let it cool down to the appropriate temperature. Generally speaking, the brewing temperature of drip coffee should be around 90°C. Too high a temperature will make the coffee taste bitter, while too low a temperature will not fully extract the aroma and flavor of the coffee powder.

3. Control of contact time between hot water and hanging ear bag

Place the drip bag at the bottom of the preheated cup and slowly pour in hot water. At this time, you need to pay attention to controlling the contact time between the hot water and the drip bag. Generally speaking, it is recommended to take out the drip bag immediately after pouring the hot water to two-thirds of the cup capacity. If it is left soaking in hot water for a long time, it will cause too much dissolution of caffeine and bitter substances.

4. Drink immediately after brewing

Once you have finished brewing, enjoy your perfect drip coffee as soon as possible while ensuring safety! Because over time, the chemical composition of coffee will change, and the taste and flavor will gradually change.

5. Thermometer assisted control

If you are a coffee lover and have higher requirements for the brewing process, then using a thermometer to assist in controlling the brewing temperature of drip coffee will be a good choice. By accurately measuring the water temperature, you can more accurately grasp the temperature changes in each link.

6. Relationship between temperature and coffee type

Finally, it should be noted that different types of drip coffee require different temperatures when brewing. For example, dark roasted and strong-flavored drip coffee usually requires a higher temperature to extract its rich flavor; while light roasted and light flavored coffee is suitable for brewing at a slightly lower temperature.

In short, in the process of perfect drip coffee brewing, we cannot ignore the key factor of controlling water temperature. Preheating the cup, adjusting the boiling water to the appropriate temperature, controlling the contact time and drinking in time can help us achieve the desired effect. At the same time, using auxiliary tools such as thermometers can also improve the accuracy of brewing. Finally, it is also necessary to adjust the brewing temperature according to the characteristics of different types of coffee.