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Multiple brewing of coffee beans and time control

Coffee is a must-have drink for many people every morning, and making a delicious cup of coffee is inseparable from good coffee beans and the right brewing method. Some people like to use the same batch of coffee beans multiple times to get a stronger taste. This article will explore how to correctly grasp the time during the brewing process so that each brewing can achieve the best results.

First brew: initial release of aroma

The first brewing is to release the aroma hidden in the coffee beans. First, we need to select fresh and well-preserved coffee beans and grind them into powder. Next, add an appropriate amount of powder to the boiling water, stir it gently with a spoon, and wait for about 30 seconds.

This stage is mainly to allow the water to penetrate into the powder and begin to extract the aroma substances contained in it. After 30 seconds, we can see a fluffy coffee layer formed on the surface. At this time, you can stir it gently and wait for another 30 seconds.

Second Brew: Extracting the Coffee Flavor

The second brewing is to further extract the flavor substances in the coffee beans. After the first brewing, we will find that the water becomes more concentrated and has a distinct coffee aroma. At this time, we need to lower the water temperature to about 90℃ and pour the powder into the filter.

Next, slowly inject an appropriate amount of water and gently stir it a few times with a spoon. Then wait for about 1 minute. During this process, we can see that the water flows out through the filter and takes away some of the flavor substances in the powder.

The third cooking: enhancing the taste and concentration

The third brewing is to enhance the taste and concentration of the coffee. After the first two brewings, we have successfully released most of the aroma and taste substances. At this point, we need to use boiling water at a higher temperature (about 95℃) for the final brewing.

Pour the powder into the filter and slowly pour in an appropriate amount of water. In this process, we can see that the speed at which water flows out of the filter becomes slower, because the substance in the powder has reached saturation.

Summarize

Through the above three brewing steps, we can get a cup of coffee with a strong taste and overflowing aroma. Each brewing step has its specific goals and time requirements. In practice, you need to constantly adjust and try to find the method that best suits your taste.

It is worth noting that coffee beans will gradually lose their original flavor after being used many times, and tend to have a bitter taste. Therefore, before using them many times, you should ensure that the coffee beans are well preserved, and strictly control the time and temperature when brewing.

I hope this article helps you understand how to properly time multiple brews, and I wish you enjoy your delicious coffee!