Coffee bean brewing skills to make you taste more delicious coffee

Coffee Bean Selection

To brew delicious coffee, you first need to choose high-quality coffee beans. Coffee beans from different regions and varieties have unique flavor characteristics, so you can choose the right coffee beans according to your personal taste preferences.

Grinding degree and brewing method

The degree of grinding is crucial to brewing delicious coffee. Different coarse and fine grinds affect the contact area between water and coffee and the extraction time, thus affecting the taste.

For pour-over or drip brewing methods, a coarser particle size is appropriate, while for methods such as espresso or French press, a finer particle size is required.

Water temperature control

Water temperature is another key factor. Generally speaking, it is ideal to use water temperatures around 90°C-96°C (195°F-205°F). Too low or too high will result in under-extraction or over-extraction of bitter substances.

Proportion and timing

The brewing ratio and time of coffee also need to be mastered properly. Generally speaking, it is more common to use 15 grams (1 tablespoon) of coffee powder to 240 ml (8 ounces) of water.

For drip brewing, this usually takes 3-4 minutes; for espresso, it only takes 20-30 seconds.

Pouring skills

In hand pouring or drip brewing, pouring technique is also one of the keys. First, preheat the filter paper before starting to pour, and place the ground coffee powder evenly in the filter.

Next, moisten the coffee grounds with an appropriate amount of water and wait for about 30 seconds, which helps release more aroma. Then pour the remaining water evenly upwards in a circular or spiral manner.

Try different flavors

By adjusting each of the above steps, you can try different flavor characteristics of coffee. For example, using finer particle size, high temperature and long soaking time can make a full and bitter espresso.

Using a coarser particle size, the right temperature, and a short steeping time can produce a refreshing pour-over coffee with a prominent acidity.

Keep utensils clean

Finally, in order to ensure that every cup of coffee remains delicious, it is also essential to clean the appliance regularly. Use warm water and neutral detergent to thoroughly clean the filter, pot body and other parts, and make sure they are completely dry before storage.

Conclusion

By choosing high-quality coffee beans, mastering the appropriate grinding degree and brewing method, controlling the water temperature ratio and time, and pouring skills, we can taste more delicious and rich coffee. At the same time, regular cleaning of utensils is also an important part of maintaining taste and quality. Let us experience the pleasure brought by different flavors when enjoying each cup of fragrant coffee!