Coffee bean grinding and brewing: sharing the perfect tutorial

Coffee bean grinding and brewing: sharing the perfect tutorial

Coffee is a must-have drink for many people every morning, and a good cup of coffee is inseparable from the correct grinding and brewing method. This article will give you a detailed introduction on how to grind coffee beans to brew a perfect cup of coffee.

Choosing the right coffee beans

First of all, it is very important to choose the right coffee beans. Coffee beans of different types and origins have different taste characteristics, and you can choose according to your preferences. If you are not familiar with various flavors, it is recommended to try some single-origin coffees to feel the difference between them.

In addition, please pay attention to the production date and expiration date marked on the package when purchasing. Freshness is essential for making coffee with a strong aroma and rich taste.

Prepare the necessary tools

Before you start grinding and brewing, make sure you have the following tools ready:

• Manual or electric coffee grinder: A manual grinder gives you more control over the coarseness of the grind, but an electric coffee grinder is more convenient and quicker.
• Scale: Used to accurately weigh the coffee beans and water.
• Filter paper or metal filter: Choose the appropriate filtering method according to your personal taste.
• Kettle or coffee machine: for brewing coffee.

The correct way to grind coffee beans

Place fresh coffee beans into the manual or electric coffee grinder of your choice. Different brewing methods require different degrees of coarseness. Here are some recommended coarseness ranges for some common brewing methods:

• Coarse: Slow immersion brewing methods such as French Press and Cold Brew are suitable for coarser ground coffee beans.
• Medium Coarse: Filter brewing methods such as Aeropress and Chemex are suitable for medium-coarse coffee beans.
• Medium Fine: V60 (sixty-degree cone filter cup) and hand-pour methods such as cappuccino are suitable for medium-fine coffee beans.
• Fine: Methods that require high pressure extraction, such as ESPResso Machine (Italian espresso machine), are suitable for finer ground coffee beans.

Adjust the coarseness setting on the grinder according to your chosen brewing method and start grinding. It is recommended to grind freshly before each brewing to ensure the best taste.

The correct way to brew coffee

Here are some common coffee brewing methods and their steps:

French Press Cold Brew

1. Put the coarsely ground coffee beans into a French press and add boiling water in proportion.
2. Stir well, cover with filter and let sit for about 4 minutes.
3. Slowly press down on the filter to isolate the coffee grounds at the bottom of the pot.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

V60 Sixty Degree Conical Filter Cup

1. Place medium-fine coffee beans into the filter paper in the V60 filter cup and preheat the filter paper and V60 with hot water.
2. Add appropriate amount of boiling water to moisten the coffee beans and wait for 30 seconds to degas.
3. Pour in the remaining boiling water slowly and evenly, maintaining a steady stream in a circular motion.
4. After the waiting process is complete, pour the coffee into a cup and drink it.