Six basic equipment for hand-poured coffee [Newbie selection guide]

A must-read for beginners! Do you have the same problem? You just can't brew the flavor of coffee you want with the hand-pour equipment at hand; you spend money on many hand-pour equipment, but none of them suits you. Once you buy the wrong hand-pour equipment, you will be the one who gets cheated ! The six basic equipment for hand-pour coffee are "grinding machine, hand-pour pot, filter cup, filter paper, thermometer, electronic scale". Want to buy the right "hand-pour equipment"? After reading this article, you will be guaranteed to be successful!

Coffee grinder

Want to get the best flavor from hand brewing? Then your first step must be to grind the coffee beans freshly! Bean grinders are divided into two categories: manual and electric. In principle, both manual and electric grinders can adjust the particle size. Coffee is like cooking, with different processing methods such as "frying, boiling, stir-frying, and deep-frying". The particle size of coffee beans will be adjusted according to different processing methods.

Hand-cranked grinders – easy to get started and affordable

Before drinking hand-brewed coffee, grinding it yourself will add to the fun of brewing. Since there is no electric method, the price is of course much more affordable. The manual method is more time-consuming and labor-intensive. Pay special attention to the material of the hand-cranked grinder. Wooden grinders are more difficult to clean, and the oil in the coffee beans themselves will accumulate over time, gradually affecting the flavor.

The recommended purchase direction is "glass, plastic, and stainless steel", which are easy to clean so that you can enjoy the most delicious food every time.

What kind of people are suitable for a hand-cranked coffee grinder?

"For beginners, those who are always on the go, and travelers."

Electric grinders – advanced, more expensive

If you have a deep love for hand-brewed coffee, and hand-brewed coffee is a necessity in your life, then you should buy an electric grinder! Electric grinders are divided into propeller type, conical blade, flat blade, and ghost tooth blade. The propeller type (commonly known as the bean chopping machine) is not recommended for everyone to buy this type of machine. The way of chopping beans is very uneven, and the thickness of each knife is different. The temperature is high when grinding. With these disadvantages, the price is of course cheaper; the flat blade is cut into slices, and the aroma is very strong and the taste is single when hand-brewed; the conical blade is ground into blocks, and the taste will be more complex; the ghost tooth knife grinds each bean evenly, in a round or spherical shape. The temperature during the grinding process is lower, so the price is of course a little less affordable.

The purchase recommendation is to go for "ghost teeth and flat blades", which will make the flavor of the beans more prominent when hand brewing. Friends who are picky and have a high budget can choose ghost teeth; those who are picky but have a low budget can choose flat blades.

What kind of people are suitable for buying an electric coffee grinder?

“Heavy drinkers and heavy users of pour-over.”

Hand brewing kettle

There are many styles of hand-poured coffee pots, but they don't really matter, just choose according to your personal preference. What really matters is the "spout, size, capacity, and heat preservation effect". The first two directly affect the difficulty of controlling the water flow, the capacity affects the coffee powder-water ratio, and the temperature further affects the presentation of the coffee flavor.

Cheat Pot – Super Beginner

With the cheat pot, you don't have to worry about anything! It doesn't matter if you can't control your hand shaking, with it, the water will still flow out in a steady stream. Whether you use continuous water injection or drip injection, with this artifact with extremely high water control ability, it is easy for novices to control it.

Narrow Spout Pot – Beginner’s Model

Before learning how to control the water flow, it is best for beginners to use a "narrow spout with a consistent diameter". When brewing by hand, a narrow spout has a stable flow rate, which keeps the quality of the brewed coffee at a certain level. The purchase recommendation is to choose a "diameter of less than 5mm and a large wave shape" as it is easy to control the water flow and can better preserve the complete flavor of the coffee beans.

Crane Mouth Pot – Expert Model

Due to the large diameter, the thickness of the water flow is more controllable. Whether it is a large or small water flow, it is all under your control. You can adjust the water temperature, the height of the water injection, and the size of the water flow to make the coffee flavor more layered. Using a crane mouth pot requires a long time of practice.

Filter cup

There are many different filter cups on the market, and everyone has their own preferences. The key point is that the filter cup affects the "flow rate and extraction time", and the texture of the filter cup affects the extraction conditions. If you know the characteristics of the filter cup in your hand, you can control the taste and flavor of your hand-brewed coffee!

Conical filter cup (V60) – the largest market share

The cone has a very fast flow rate, so the water injection technique should be paid special attention to, especially in the construction of the coffee wall. If the water injection is not good, it will lead to insufficient extraction and over-extraction of coffee. The coffee flavor of the cone filter cup is brighter, lighter and cleaner.

Trapezoidal filter cup (fan-shaped filter cup) - Advanced Master

There are mainly one-hole, two-hole, and three-hole filters on the market. Due to the small opening, the flow rate is relatively slow. The number of holes will affect the flow rate, but it is generally slower than the conical filter cup. Because of the slower flow rate, there is enough extraction, and the brewed flavor will be thicker. When over-extracted, there will be a heavier bitter taste.

Wave filter cup (cake filter cup)-the easiest to get

This is perfect for beginners! The special design of the filter paper wave replaces the high flow rate caused by the general filter paper being too close to the filter cup. The flat bottom design of the filter cup allows the coffee to be evenly extracted. The brewed coffee bean flavor has the best balance of proportions. The biggest disadvantage may be that the filter paper is too expensive, about twice the price of ordinary filter paper.

Metal filter bowl – environmental protection first

filter paper

It is used to extract coffee beans and get delicious coffee! The main function of filter paper is to bring out the "bright acidity" of coffee. Good filter paper can also filter out impurities, making the whole coffee taste more fragrant and delicious.

Filter paper (bleached, unbleached)

There are mainly bleached and unbleached, and the main difference is whether the filter paper smells strong or light. Bleached filter paper has less paper smell. Most people have health concerns about bleached filter paper. Today's bleached filter paper is bleached with acid and enzyme, which will not affect health. When using unbleached filter paper, it is recommended to wet the filter paper first to effectively remove the filter paper smell, and the brewed coffee will have less flavor that does not belong to the coffee. The advantages are convenience, less impurities, and clean flavor. The disadvantages are less environmentally friendly and the coffee does not have a greasy feel.

Metal filter

The advantages of using it are that it can retain the oil of coffee beans, the layers are better, it is environmentally friendly, reusable, and has a low consumable rate. The disadvantage is that it is easy to mix finer coffee powder into the coffee, and too much fine powder will directly affect the taste and flavor of the coffee and it is difficult to clean.

Flannel filter cloth

Coffee brewed with filter cloth combines the advantages of filter paper and metal filter, but the disadvantage is that it is not easy to clean and requires skills to use. If it is not cleaned properly, coffee oil will remain, affecting the flavor of the coffee after each brewing.

thermometer

The control of water temperature is also a major factor affecting brewing. Are you very sensitive to the temperature difference? This will determine whether you should choose a pointer or digital thermometer. But the general recommendation is to buy a digital thermometer directly!

pointer

If you are a person who has a high tolerance for temperature differences, you can use a pointer thermometer. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to observe and it is difficult to accurately see the temperature changes; if you are still in an environment with unstable temperature, the pointer type cannot change immediately, which will make your water temperature inaccurate.

number

The advantages are that the display panel is large and the temperature difference changes instantly. If you are a friend who requires speed and convenience, then you should use a digital thermometer! The disadvantage is that the battery needs to be replaced, and it is easy to break if the quality is poor.

Electronic scales

If you have a certain understanding of hand brewed coffee, you will find that the coffee powder to water ratio and time are important! Accurate weighing and timing are both important aspects of hand brewed coffee. When choosing, it is recommended that the minimum scale can reach 0.1 grams. In addition, you can also choose whether to charge the model according to your own needs.

Baking electronic scale

This instrument is cheaper, but less accurate.

Timing

This method combines weight and time, and can be an option for beginners of hand-brewed coffee.

Hand pouring

This model has more functions suitable for hand pouring, and is more suitable for professional hand pourers or people who are training to use hand pouring.

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