Is it possible to brew coffee directly after grinding the coffee beans?

Is it possible to brew coffee directly after grinding the coffee beans?

Coffee is a must-have drink for many people in the morning, and making a delicious cup of coffee is inseparable from carefully selected and ground coffee beans. However, some people may wonder whether it is possible to brew ground coffee beans directly. In this article, we will explore this issue and analyze its feasibility.

1. The impact of coffee bean grinding on taste

First of all, we need to understand why we need to grind coffee beans. In fact, different degrees of fineness will have a significant impact on the taste of the final brewed coffee. Coffee beans with coarser particle sizes are more suitable for brewing methods such as drip or French press; while finer particle sizes are suitable for methods such as espresso or Turkish.

Therefore, before choosing whether to use coffee that has been broken into small particles (the so-called "relay") directly before brewing, please consider the coffee taste you want to achieve.

2. Storage of ground coffee beans

If you decide to grind your coffee beans in advance for brewing, be careful to preserve their freshness. Once the beans are broken, they quickly lose their aroma and flavor. So, it’s best to grind them right before you need them.

In addition, when storing coffee beans that have been broken into small particles, please choose a container with good sealing performance and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This can maximize the time for the coffee beans to maintain their fresh taste and flavor.

3. Directly brew coffee beans that have been broken into small particles (relay)

Although it is not recommended to brew coffee directly after it has been broken into small particles (relay), this method is feasible if you really have no other choice or just want to quickly make a simple cup of coffee that does not pay much attention to the taste.

Put the relay coffee beans in a filter paper or metal filter, then pour in an appropriate amount of hot water. After waiting for a while, you can get a simple cup of coffee. However, please note that the fine particles produced during the grinding process may cause more sediment when brewing, thus affecting the taste.

4. Freshly ground coffee beans are recommended

Although it is feasible to brew directly after the coffee has been broken into small particles (relay), we still recommend using freshly ground coffee beans for a better taste and richer flavor.

When you need to make a delicious cup of rich, aromatic and flavorful coffee, choose to buy the whole beans without breaking them into small particles (so-called "fully automatic") or buy them and break them manually on site. This ensures that the flavor and aroma of the coffee beans are preserved and released in the best condition.

in conclusion

In short, although you can directly brew coffee beans that have been broken into small particles (relay), we still recommend using freshly ground coffee beans for a better taste and richer coffee experience. Therefore, before choosing whether to directly use coffee beans that have been broken into small particles (relay) for brewing, please consider the coffee taste you want to get and make sure to keep the freshness of the ground coffee beans.