Six common coffee brewing methods in coffee shops, what are the differences in taste?

There are many ways to brew coffee around the world, and the details of each method vary depending on the conditions set by the barista. Today, I will introduce several brewing methods that we may encounter in the future, and first understand the differences in the flavor and smell of coffee brought by each brewing method. Today, we will not explain the steps and methods of coffee brewing in detail, but more about understanding the characteristics of coffee brewed by various utensils and products, and being able to correctly find the utensils that you can use at various stages of learning coffee or at home.

1. Siphon coffee

The first brewing method, I believe that many friends who are crazy about coffee must have this simple and elegant set of utensils at home.

When brewing coffee through siphon, you need to pay attention to the water temperature and the number of times the water is stirred. The brewed coffee will also have a more turbid color, a thicker taste, and a higher oiliness. Because it is brewed in a high temperature environment, the flavor layers are not many and are more single and concentrated. You should also pay attention to the problem of over-extraction.

After brewing, the natural and complete hill of coffee powder after settling is a symbol of the barista's proficiency, indicating that the coffee powder was stirred evenly and stably during the brewing process. However, the presence of a hill does not necessarily mean that the coffee is delicious, and the siphon coffee without a hill is not necessarily unpalatable. There are many factors that affect coffee brewing, so don't be too obsessed with one factor.

2. Turkish Coffee

The second brewing method is actually quite rare in China, but it has begun to recover abroad. Turkish coffee is a coffee maker that many girls love, and there is actually an allusion! It is said that every Turkish girl must learn to brew this kind of coffee. When someone comes to propose marriage, if the girl likes it, she can add sugar to the coffee (the more sugar she adds, the more she likes the other person). Otherwise, if the man doesn't like it, the man will drink bitter coffee. This is actually a euphemistic and polite way.

The most amazing thing about Turkish coffee is that because it is brewed at high temperature and is not filtered, the flavor of the beans is truly revealed. It is full of thick nuts and coffee chocolate flavors that will make you want to drink it again and again (of course, it also has a lot to do with the beans. Turkish coffee usually uses Brazilian coffee beans, which is why it has this flavor).

In addition, some Turkish baristas can use it for divination and fortune-telling, mainly using the leftover coffee grounds to determine the future direction and fortune of the drinker.

3. Hand-brewed coffee

The third most common type of coffee brewing is the most familiar hand-brewed coffee! Usually single-origin coffee beans are used for brewing. The taste buds are rich in layers, the aroma is as layered as a blooming flower, and the color is also clear and clean. It is a coffee utensil that many coffee-loving families must have.

The most fun thing about hand-brewed coffee is that hand-brew equipment is not as difficult to obtain as other brewing methods. From coffee pots to filter cups, you can have different choices every time, and the brewed coffee is always different. If you like such variety but are afraid of trouble, start here!

4. Cold Brew Coffee

The fourth brewing method is a very popular coffee brewing method recently. It is very suitable for hot and humid seasons and lazy people who don’t have time. Why? Because you don’t need to spend too much skills to treat it. As long as you choose the right beans and are willing to exchange time, it will be fine (after all, it takes at least 12 hours to drink it after brewing). It is very similar to the concept of Taiwanese cold brew tea.

Cold brew coffee also uses the same basic coffee powder to water ratio, and as the name implies, cold brew uses cold water to extract the essence of coffee. Of course, you need to give it enough time. After we pour the cold water, we put it in the refrigerator as soon as possible. Coffee at room temperature is also easy to go bad or deteriorate!

The best thing about cold brew coffee is that it can usually be kept in the refrigerator for about a week (depending on the individual) and consumed in batches. Isn’t it convenient?

Five: Italian coffee

The fifth way to brew coffee is Italian coffee. Large machines are usually only found in coffee shops or on special occasions, but there are actually many small home coffee machines on the market, which are suitable for those who like to drink something sweeter or add dairy products, or are new to coffee.

Basically the steps include filling powder, shaping powder, flattening, extracting and latte art.

I believe everyone is very clear about the taste, but here is a little knowledge: basically Italian coffee will have more than 2-3 kinds of blended beans to make the coffee flavor have multiple layers. Otherwise, it will become tasteless when dairy products are added. It is definitely not because of additives such as flavors.

6. Iced coffee

The last brewing method is ice-drip coffee, which is also a drink that requires a long wait. Mainly because of the long-term extraction with cold (ice) water, the taste is purer and brighter, and the flavor is quite rich. Different from other brewing methods, ice-drip coffee has a strong fermentation flavor after extraction (at least 6-8 hours). If you are not used to drinking coffee, try ice-drip coffee first, which will give you a completely different flavor experience from hot coffee!

Some people might think that cold brew coffee takes longer to brew, but this is actually different! Cold brew coffee still has the concept of hand brewing in some aspects, such as filtering coffee, so the coffee is richer and every drop is the essence of the essence.

That’s the end of today’s introduction. Friends who are interested should continue to follow our Coffee Workshop to learn more about coffee!

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