How to use the "lazy coffee maker" to make you lazy during the Chinese New Year to a new level in life

Whether it is Italian or hand-brewed coffee, the colorful and complex types of equipment always give people an illusion that making coffee seems to be a very complicated thing, but it is not.

Today, I will bring you a series of tutorials on how to use "lazy coffee equipment" at home, including smart cups, Aeropress, hand drip, French press, etc. These purely manual production methods focus on the relationship between coffee and water - soaking & filtering. Different methods have different fun.

Get it quickly, have a lazy year for yourself, and enjoy yourself during the New Year holiday.

No.1 Smart Cup

·Lazy Recommendation

Just add the flour and water, and then you can leave it alone and do your own thing. Perfect for lazy people.

Where does the smart cup's "smartness" come from? In fact, the secret lies in a small mechanism at the bottom. When you put it on the table, the small piston at the bottom is sealed, so the water will not leak out. When you put it on the cup, the small piston will be pushed open, and the water will naturally flow into the cup under the action of gravity!

·Lazy Method Tutorial

① Fold the edges of the filter paper from both sides, put it in the smart cup, and add a small amount of hot water to help remove the filter paper smell and preheat the filter cup. Then pour out the water;

②Add appropriate amount of coffee powder according to the size of the smart cup;

③Add appropriate amount of hot water;

④ Soak for 2-3 minutes, which can be adjusted according to personal taste. It is recommended to soak for no more than 3 minutes.

⑤ Stir it a little, then put the smart cup on the coffee cup and wait for a while, the coffee liquid will flow into the cup;

⑥ Move the smart cup away and start enjoying coffee.

·Precautions

First of all, the grinding degree cannot be too fine, otherwise the water flow will be too slow and easy to get clogged.

Secondly, the water temperature can be adjusted according to the roasting degree of the coffee beans. The deeper the roasting, the lower the water temperature. Generally speaking, the water temperature of lightly roasted beans is controlled at around 93℃-97℃, the water temperature of medium roasted beans is controlled at 88℃-93℃, and the water temperature of deep roasted beans is lower. Finally, the water-to-powder ratio is controlled between 1:13-1:15, which is the safest and most stable.

No.2 French Press

·Lazy Recommendation

The French press does not use filter paper or cloth in the production process. Relatively speaking, it can retain the original flavor of coffee, with a relatively high body and even a layer of oil. In addition, the operation process is particularly simple, which has always been widely sought after by coffee lovers.

·Lazy Method Tutorial

① Grind the coffee beans into powder;

② Slowly pour water in a circle, cover the lid and soak for about 3 to 4 minutes;

③ Slowly press the lever to the bottom and let it sit for a while to allow the coffee powder remaining in the solution to settle;

④Pour out the coffee and drink it.

·Precautions

In order to avoid too much fine powder remaining in the final coffee and affecting the taste, when purchasing a French press, you should pay attention to carefully check whether the edge of the filter fits tightly against the cup body. When grinding coffee beans, it is recommended to adjust the coarseness to more than twice the size of the filter mesh in the French press.

No.3 AeroPress

·Lazy Recommendation

If you want to find the safest and most fun process, you can try AeroPress, because compared with other appliances, AeroPress has fewer limitations and does not have too many restrictions on the grinding degree of coffee powder and water temperature. You can also try positive pressure, reverse pressure, segmented water injection and other gameplay. Easy to clean and maintain. It only takes a few seconds to clean, and it is easy to carry and suitable for use outside, and it is also suitable for "lazy people".

·Lazy Method Tutorial

①Put the filter paper into the filter paper cover, wet the filter paper, and wash away the filter paper smell;

② Place the filter paper cover on the filter cartridge and then stand it upright on the cup;

③Pour in the ground coffee powder;

④ According to the roasting degree, grinding degree and water-to-powder ratio of coffee beans, inject hot water of corresponding temperature;

⑤ Stir gently for about 10 seconds;

⑥Insert the pressure rod into the filter cartridge and press it down gently for about 20-30 seconds;

·Precautions

Generally speaking, for medium or medium-dark roasted coffee beans, it is recommended to use a medium grind degree, the water-to-powder ratio can be controlled at 10:1, the water temperature can be 88℃-93℃, steaming for about 10 seconds, and then pressing for 20 seconds. These are the most common settings, but the specific parameters can be adjusted according to your preferences.

It should be noted that when pressing coarse or medium-grinded coffee, you should not press too hard, otherwise it will cause damage to the equipment and affect the taste of the coffee.

It is recommended that beginners do not use glass containers as coffee containers, and try to use sturdy cups.

No.4 Hand drip filter

·Lazy Recommendation

Hand pouring is the most professional, popular and ritualistic way of brewing coffee among all the current coffee brewing methods. Not only because it can best reflect the best taste and rich flavor of coffee beans, but also because it is obviously different from the second wave of fast-paced Italian coffee culture. The whole process of hand pouring "represents a slow life culture and the pursuit of refinement."

·Lazy Method Tutorial

①Wet the filter paper with hot water first;

②After adding the powder, tap the filter cup to make the powder even and flat;

③ Steaming: refers to using a small amount of hot water to evenly moisten the surface of the coffee powder before formally adding water;

④ Start brewing; keep the water flowing steadily in a circular motion, from the center to the outside, and then back again;

⑤ The hand-brew extraction time should be controlled within 3 minutes. Remember to shake the cup gently before enjoying it to mix the strong and light flavors.

·Precautions

Hand brewing has strict requirements on every detail including water quality, water temperature, coffee bean quality, coffee bean grinding, filter paper, hand brewing pot, brewing technique, brewing time, etc. It is also the only way to become a coffee master. Its position at the top of the contempt chain is unquestionable.

The best hand-brew temperature is between 90℃-93℃. The water temperature should actually be related to the roasting degree of the beans. The water temperature should not be lower than 85℃, otherwise the powder will not be fully soaked.

The coarseness of the grind will affect the taste of the coffee. If the particles are too coarse, the water will flow too fast and the extraction will be incomplete; if the particles are too fine, it will affect the flow of water, over-extraction, and the coffee will become bitter.

What other tools do you need to make coffee at home?

First of all, a thermometer to test the water temperature is also essential, and you should also prepare a hand-brew kettle;

Of course, a reliable grinder is essential for enjoying a cup of fresh coffee. For home users, a hand-crank grinder is not only easy to use and relatively affordable, but also allows you to enjoy brewing coffee.

There are many brands and models of hand-cranked coffee grinders on the market, with prices ranging from several thousand to dozens. For those who are ready to get started, choosing a coffee grinder is also a headache. How can you find a hand-cranked coffee grinder that is truly suitable for you?

Look at the appearance

In this age of appearance, rapport is of course important. Whether the grinder's appearance meets your aesthetic taste directly affects your mood when using it.

Look at the grinding effect

The grinding effect depends on the design of the blade.

Is the axis stable enough? Is it easy to disassemble and clean?

Will it affect the flavor of the coffee? These are all factors that need to be considered.

Look at portability