Can I grind the coffee beans and brew directly? Why is there such a center?

Can I grind the coffee beans and brew it directly?

introduction

Coffee is a must-have drink for many people every morning, and making a delicious cup of coffee requires a series of steps. Among them, grinding beans is one of the keys to making good coffee. However, some people may wonder if it is possible to brew directly with finely ground coffee beans. This article will explore this issue and explain why there is such a center.

Brew directly from finely ground coffee beans

For those who like to drink strong taste and strong aroma, they may try to brew directly with finely ground coffee beans. In fact, in some cases, this method is feasible and effective.

First, using finely ground beans allows for better extraction of the aroma and flavor compounds contained in coffee. Because the particles are smaller and have a larger surface area, they are more able to dissolve and release aroma and flavor compounds when water comes into contact with them.

Secondly, finely ground beans can brew coffee faster. Because the particles are smaller, water can penetrate and contact them more easily, which shortens the brewing time of the coffee.

However, there are some problems with brewing directly from finely ground coffee beans.

Why is there such a center?

The center is a depression or collapse in the coffee bed that forms when brewing with a finely ground bean. This phenomenon usually occurs when using manual or semi-automatic brewing equipment.

There are several possible reasons for the central phenomenon:

First, it may be caused by uneven water flow. When there is uneven distribution or concentration of water during the flow, it will cause some areas to be over-wetted and compacted, resulting in depressions or collapse.

Secondly, it may be caused by insufficient squeezing force. If there is not enough squeezing force to fix the coffee bed tightly on the equipment, it will not be able to effectively prevent the water from flowing through, and it is easy to cause dents or collapse.

Finally, it may be due to uneven grinding of the coffee beans. If there are particles of different sizes or shapes in the fine bean powder, it is easy for some areas to be over-soaked and compacted during the brewing process, resulting in depression or collapse.

in conclusion

In general, brewing directly with finely ground coffee beans is feasible and effective. However, when encountering the center phenomenon, you can try to adjust the water flow, increase the squeezing force, or improve the uniformity of the coffee bean grind to solve the problem.

In order to get better taste and flavor of coffee, it is recommended to choose coffee beans that suit your taste and equipment characteristics, and adjust and optimize according to personal preferences. Only through continuous trial and practice can you find the most suitable production method for your taste needs.

References

[1] coffee Research Institute. (2019). Brewing Methods. Retrieved from https://www.coffeeinstitute.org/brewing-methods/

[2] Rao, S. (2018). The Coffee Roaster's Companion: Everything You Need to Know for the Perfect Cup of Coffee.

The above is an article about grinding coffee beans and brewing directly. I hope it will be helpful to you.