Coffee beans hand brewing, exploring the perfect ratio

introduction

Coffee is a must-have drink for many people every morning, and hand-poured coffee is considered one of the best ways to show the flavor of coffee beans. In the hand-pour process, exploring the perfect ratio becomes the key. This article will focus on exploring the perfect ratio and introduce how to make coffee with a strong taste and unique flavor through the hand-pour method.

Choosing the right coffee beans

To make delicious hand-brewed coffee, you first need to buy the right coffee beans. Coffee beans produced in different regions have different flavor characteristics, so you can choose beans that suit your taste and aroma according to your personal taste preferences.

Grinding and water preparation

Grinding is a very important step for hand brewing. The coarseness will directly affect the interaction time and effect between water and coffee particles during the extraction process. Generally speaking, coarser grinding can extend the extraction time, reduce acidity and increase bitterness; finer grinding will shorten the extraction time and increase acidity. Therefore, you can choose the appropriate grinding degree according to your personal taste preferences and the characteristics of the coffee beans.

In addition, water quality is also one of the important factors that affect the taste of coffee. High-quality water can ensure that more flavor substances are extracted from coffee, and will not produce odor or affect its taste. It is recommended to use filtered pure water to brew hand-brewed coffee.

Explore proportions and steeping times

In the hand brewing process, it is very important to explore the right ratio and soaking time. Generally speaking, it is recommended to use 1:15-1:17 (i.e. 1 gram of coffee powder: 15-17 grams of water) as a starting ratio, and then adjust it on this basis to find the ratio that best suits your taste preferences.

The soaking time also needs to be adjusted according to personal preference. Generally, 2-4 minutes is the most common and recommended soaking time. However, it should be noted that the coffee liquid extracted at different stages will have different flavor characteristics, so it can be adjusted according to your own preferences and the characteristics of the coffee beans.

Brewing process

Before you start brewing, place the filter paper in the filter cup and preheat it with hot water. This will remove any odors that may be on the filter paper and maintain a more stable temperature.

Next, sprinkle the ground coffee powder evenly on the filter paper, and then soak it with water at a suitable temperature (usually 90-96°C). Wait for about 30 seconds to allow the coffee powder to expand and release carbon dioxide.

Then, pour the remaining amount of water in a slow and even manner. Be careful to keep the speed and force of water injection even and stable, and avoid pouring too fast or too slow to cause uneven extraction.

Finally, after the water is filled, wait for the outflow time to reach the ideal range to complete the hand-washing process. The outflow time is generally controlled between 2-4 minutes.

Taste and adjust

After hand brewing, you can taste and drink it. According to the taste and flavor of the coffee, you can make adjustments to achieve a more ideal effect.

If the coffee is too sour, you can try to increase the grinding degree or reduce the soaking time; if the coffee is too bitter, you can try to reduce the grinding degree or increase the soaking time. By constantly adjusting the ratio, soaking time and water temperature, you will eventually find the perfect ratio that suits your taste.

Conclusion

Pour-over coffee is a very interesting way to brew coffee and bring out the flavor of coffee beans. By exploring the perfect ratio and adjusting it according to personal preferences, we can make a rich and unique hand-poured coffee. I hope this article will help you in the hand-pour process and you can enjoy a cup of hand-poured coffee with full flavor!