As one of the three major beverages in the world, coffee is no longer a strange thing in China. More and more people drink or like to drink coffee regularly, and buying coffee has become more and more convenient.

But overall, coffee is still a minority of people. Therefore, if you want to get into coffee and make your own coffee, please remember the following 5 suggestions, which can help you avoid many pitfalls and save you a lot of money!

1. Buy beans instead of flour

Don't buy ready-made coffee powder. After the coffee powder is ground, the flavor will quickly disappear. No matter how it is packaged (filled with nitrogen), it still cannot prevent the aroma from volatilizing quickly. If you buy it and drink it, it will become flavorless, which will ruin your coffee experience.

Please choose coffee beans and pay attention to the production date of the coffee beans. It is recommended to buy freshly roasted coffee beans and drink them within 7-15 days to ensure the freshness of the coffee beans.

Therefore, buying small quantities and in large quantities is the best way to ensure a good experience.

Coffee beans will have different flavors depending on the degree of roasting, which is related to the origin, processing method, and roasting degree.

But there is a general rule: if you like sour taste, look for light to medium-light roasted coffee beans; if you like mellow and bitter taste, look for medium-dark to dark roasted coffee beans.

It is recommended that coffee novices try many ways, drink more, drink more, and drink more. Try to taste and experience the flavors brought by different producing areas. There is no trick to tasting coffee, drink more, and the original flavor is best.

Don’t buy beans that are too cheap. After all, you still have to believe in the principle that “you get what you pay for” .

2. Don’t buy a coffee machine blindly

When you first start knocking on doors and asking for directions, you often get caught up in the myth of purchasing equipment lists. Sometimes you may envy others, but choosing the most suitable tools within your ability is the best way.

If you are a lazy person, please do not buy a coffee machine, especially if you are the only one who drinks coffee. After going through the whole process from preparation and production to cleaning and maintenance, you will find that it is much more convenient to go out and buy a cup.

Therefore, French press and hand-brew coffee set are more suitable for you.

3. The grinder may be more important

Many people drink coffee in a cafe and think the coffee is good, so they buy the same beans and make it at home, only to find that it is never as delicious as the one made in the cafe.

Usually, commercial grinders are more professional, with a higher degree of grinding uniformity and less fine powder. In addition to the difference in brewing technology, the grinder factor accounts for a large part of the credit. Therefore, the grinder is the most worthwhile coffee equipment to invest in. Once you have tasted it, you can't go back.

4. The key points of coffee brewing

Water quality and temperature

The water temperature will affect the amount of substances dissolved in the coffee. Simply put, the higher the temperature, the more aromatic substances in the coffee will be dissolved. Using good filtered water will make your coffee taste better.

The powder-to-water ratio is important

Generally, for a single person, 15g of coffee beans is recommended. The ratio of coffee beans to water is recommended to start from 1:15 and then adjust accordingly.

Brewing time

The longer the brewing time, the longer the coffee is soaked in hot water, the stronger the flavor will be, and more substances will be dissolved in the coffee. Relatively speaking, good-tasting coffee will taste better, and bad-tasting coffee will taste worse.

Grinding fineness

The grinding scale must be determined according to the brewing method and equipment used. Choosing the right brewing equipment can greatly enhance the fun of drinking coffee. Here are some common brewing methods and appropriate grinding scales:

5. How to store coffee

The best way to store coffee is to drink it as soon as possible after brewing. It is not recommended to store opened coffee beans in a home refrigerator (-5~5 degrees), but it can be placed in a wine refrigerator (17~18 degrees); if you don't have either, the best way is to store the coffee beans in a sealed can in a cool cupboard that is not exposed to the sun.

One-way breathable valve

The coffee beans are packaged in bags with one-way airtight valves. If you store them properly, you will be surprised that the coffee beans can be stored longer than you think. You should drink them as soon as possible after opening them. Of course, you can also drink them slowly and feel the rise and fall of the coffee flavor, which is also a kind of fun.