Homemade coffee beans, hand brewed delicious and mellow

Coffee Bean Selection

To brew delicious and fragrant coffee by hand, you first need to choose good quality coffee beans. There are a variety of coffee beans available on the market, but how do you choose the beans that suit your taste? Here are some suggestions for buying coffee beans.

Single variety or mixed?

When buying coffee beans, you can choose single varieties or blends based on your personal preferences. Single varieties are made from only one type of coffee beans (such as Arabica), while blends are made by mixing different types of coffee beans (such as Arabica and Robusta). Single varieties usually have more obvious and unique flavor characteristics, while blends can combine multiple flavors.

Roasting degree

Another important consideration is the degree of roasting. Different degrees of roasting will bring different tastes and flavor characteristics. Light roasting usually retains more of the original flavor of the origin, with acidity and fruitiness; medium roasting is more balanced, while retaining a certain acidity and sweetness; dark roasting will make the coffee beans bitter and burnt. Choose the roasting degree that suits you according to your personal taste preferences.

Freshness

Whether it is a single variety or a blend, pay attention to the freshness of the coffee beans when choosing. Fresh coffee beans usually have better flavor performance. You can judge whether the coffee beans are fresh by checking the production date on the package. In addition, you can also choose to buy coffee beans that have not been pre-ground or vacuum-packed to ensure that they still maintain a high level of freshness after purchase.

How to save

In order to keep the coffee beans in the best condition, it is also very important to store them correctly. Store the coffee beans in the unopened package in a cool, dry and dark place, and try to avoid exposure to air. Once opened, it is recommended to transfer the remaining part to a sealed container and use it up as soon as possible to ensure that the flavor is not lost.

Steps of hand brewed coffee

After choosing the coffee beans, the next step is to enjoy the process of hand-brewed coffee. Here are the basic steps of hand-brewed coffee:

1. Prepare Materials

First, prepare the necessary materials: grinder, filter paper, kettle, weighing equipment, stirring rod, etc.

2. Grinding

Put the right amount of coffee beans into the grinder and grind them to the right coarseness according to your personal taste. Generally speaking, medium coarseness is suitable for hand brewed coffee.

3. Pre-wet the filter paper with water

Place the filter paper in the filter cup and wet it thoroughly with boiling water to remove any pulp taste that may be present.

4. Weighing and filling

Use a weighing device to weigh out the appropriate amount of coffee powder, and use a stirring rod to evenly spread it on the filter paper. Then slowly pour in water preheated to about 90°C (about 200ml) to allow the coffee powder to fully soak.

5. Brewing process

Wait for about 30 seconds to allow the coffee powder to expand. Then slowly and evenly pour in the remaining water (about 300ml), keeping the water flow steady and in even contact with the coffee powder. Pay attention to controlling the brewing time and speed to ensure the best taste.

6. Enjoy

Pour the hand-brewed coffee into the cup and enjoy the delicious hand-brewed coffee! You can add appropriate amount of milk or sugar to adjust the taste according to your personal taste.

Conclusion

By choosing high-quality coffee beans and following the correct hand-pour steps, we can easily enjoy delicious and mellow hand-poured coffee. I hope the above introduction will be helpful to you, and you can also experience the fun of professional-level hand-poured coffee at home!