There is no standard answer to this question.

This is also the fun of hand pouring, there is no unified answer.

Even with the same beans and the same person, by changing the technique a little, different flavors of coffee can be extracted.

There are three aspects to consider when it comes to coffee beans:

1. Coffee roasting degree

2. Coffee Origin

3. Freshness of coffee

First, let’s talk about the degree of coffee roasting.

Light roasting makes the coffee’s acidity and fruity aroma clear and lively;

Medium roasting better balances the tastes of sour, sweet, and bitter;

Dark roasting will enhance the sweetness and body.

Hand-brewed coffee can better show the various levels of coffee flavor.

If you like the aroma and acidity of coffee, it is best to choose light or medium roasted coffee;

If you like to enjoy the sweetness of your coffee, try dark roasted beans.

Some people use the Japanese hand-brew method and deep roasting to better bring out the sweet taste of coffee.

Second, let’s talk about the origin of coffee.

It is best to use single-origin coffee for hand-brewed coffee.

The local climate and soil nurture the local coffee.

It is no exaggeration to say that the growth of coffee absorbs the essence of nature.

The coffee produced in different microclimates has different flavors.

For example:

Coffee produced in East Africa and Central America, after light or medium roasting, often has a fruity and sour taste, such as berry, citrus, and grapefruit; it also has a floral aroma, such as lavender and orange blossom.

The coffee from Java, Indonesia, will have flavors of dark chocolate, laurel, and even tobacco and soil after deep roasting.

Hand brewed coffee can bring out the flavor of the coffee elegantly, it all depends on your technique and the comparison with gouache.

Third, the freshness of the coffee.

This little topic has two meanings:

One is that before making hand-brewed coffee, you need to grind the coffee on the spot, grinding only the amount you need;

One is to consume the roasted coffee as soon as possible after opening.

I have met a stubborn coffee roasting shop owner who refused to sell large packages. He asked customers to buy freshly roasted coffee and take it home. After two or three weeks, they would come back to restock with new coffee.

He also argued that he would not serve people who didn't know how to appreciate coffee.

Cute and stubborn.

Of course, you don’t have to be so strict in daily life, but if conditions permit, it is better to pay attention to the freshness of the coffee beans after roasting.

How to make a cup of hand-brewed coffee that you like?

Don't be afraid of trial and error.

Buy the right coffee beans for yourself, make a few cups at the same time, try different temperatures, extraction methods, and the taste enjoyment brought by brewing utensils, and taste it.

You will have a better understanding of the quality of coffee and your own taste buds, and you will become more and more proficient in hand-brewed coffee.

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