The secrets of brewing coffee beans are revealed, so you can enjoy the mellow and delicious taste!

Coffee Bean Selection

To brew a mellow and delicious coffee, you first need to choose high-quality coffee beans. There are various coffee beans from different origins and varieties on the market, such as Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, etc. Each origin and variety has its own unique flavor characteristics, so you can choose according to your preferences.

In addition to the origin and variety, you also need to pay attention to buying coffee beans with high freshness. Freshness is very important to maintain the original flavor of coffee beans. It is recommended to buy unbroken packaging or use it soon after the packaging is broken.

Grinding degree and water quality

When brewing coffee, the grind size is one of the key factors affecting the taste and flavor. The right grind size allows the water to fully contact the coffee and release the best flavor.

In addition, the quality of water used in the brewing process is also very important. Pure, odorless and moderately hard (PH value between 6.5-7.5) water can better preserve the flavor of coffee.

Cold Brew Coffee

Cold brew coffee is a special brewing method that allows coffee beans to release more aroma and flavor. The specific steps are as follows:

1. Prepare an appropriate amount of ground coffee and cold water.

2. Pour the coffee powder into a container, add appropriate amount of cold water and stir well.

3. Cover the container and place it in a cool place for 12-24 hours.

4. Filter out the dregs and enjoy the aromatic cold brew coffee.

Hand flushing

The hand pour method is a simple brewing method that can fully bring out the flavor characteristics of coffee beans. The following are the specific steps of the hand pour method:

1. Prepare filter paper, ground coffee powder and boiling water (temperature about 90℃).

2. Put the filter paper into the filter cup, rinse the filter paper with boiling water first, and then pour out the water.

3. Put an appropriate amount of coffee powder in the center of the filter paper and shake it gently to spread it evenly.

4. Slowly pour in hot water to fully soak the coffee grounds and wait for about 30 seconds.

5. Slowly pour in the remaining hot water again until brewing is complete.

6. Wait for the coffee to flow out completely and then you can enjoy the rich-tasting hand-brewed coffee.

Espresso

Espresso is a method of making coffee using special equipment. Here are the steps to make espresso:

1. Prepare the ground coffee powder with appropriate fineness and a dedicated espresso machine (such as eSPResso machine).

2. Put the appropriate amount of coffee powder into the espresso machine and press it firmly into a uniform and compact cone-shaped mass (also called "latte flower").

3. Turn on the espresso machine and force the hot water through the coffee grounds at high pressure.

4. Wait for about 25-30 seconds until the coffee has completely flowed out.

5. Pour the espresso into the cup and enjoy the rich and aromatic espresso.

Summarize

Whether it is cold brew coffee, hand brewing or espresso, each brewing method has its own unique advantages and applicable scenarios. Choose the right coffee beans and choose the right brewing method according to your personal taste and preferences to drink a mellow and delicious coffee. I hope the above introduction can help you and you can easily enjoy delicious coffee at home!