Coffee bean hand pouring: taste the unique art of coffee

Coffee bean hand pouring: taste the unique art of coffee

Coffee, as a popular drink, has become an indispensable part of people's lives. Among the many coffee making methods, hand-brewed coffee is highly respected for its unique flavor and artistry. Through careful selection, grinding and brewing, hand-brewed coffee can show the unique flavor of each region, each origin and even each bean.

1. Choose high-quality coffee beans

To make high-quality hand-brewed coffee, you first need to choose high-quality beans from a single origin or mixed origin that are fresh, well preserved, and suitable for your taste preferences. For those who want to experience different flavor characteristics and aroma levels in a more diversified experience, you can choose beans from a single origin; for those who want to try to blend various tastes and pursue a balanced feeling, you can choose beans from mixed origins.

2. Grind the coffee beans

The grinding process of hand-poured coffee is crucial, because different brewing methods require different coarseness of coffee powder. For hand-poured coffee, medium to fine grinding is generally used to ensure that the water can fully contact the coffee and extract the best flavor. In addition, it is best to store the coffee beans in a clean, odor-free container before grinding, and grind them immediately when using.

3. Prepare instruments and materials

The utensils and materials needed to make hand-brewed coffee mainly include: filter paper, filter pot (or V60 drip), electronic scale, kettle and stirring stick, etc. Among them, choosing the right size and shape of filter paper can effectively filter out excess oil and solid particles; while the V60 drip can help control the soaking time and flow rate.

4. Brewing steps

(1) Pre-moisten the filter paper: Place the filter paper on the V60 and slightly moisten it with boiled water to remove any possible paper smell.

(2) Preheat the equipment: Rinse the filter pot and cup with boiling water to improve temperature stability.

(3) Weighing coffee powder: Choose the appropriate amount of coffee powder according to your personal taste and type of coffee beans, and use an electronic scale to weigh it accurately.

(4) Pour hot water: Heat the water to a suitable temperature, usually between 90-96°C. First, pour a small amount of water in the middle to moisten and expand the coffee; then wait for 20-30 seconds before slowly pouring the remaining water.

(5) Control the brewing time: According to different taste requirements, control the soaking time between 2-4 minutes. Too long or too short may lead to flavor imbalance.

5. Taste and enjoy

After hand brewing is completed, you can enjoy a cup of fragrant and flavorful hand brewed coffee. When tasting, you can carefully taste the various levels of changes in the sour, sweet, bitter and astringent taste, and further improve your understanding of coffee taste and art by adjusting the next brewing method.

Conclusion

Hand-poured coffee is a unique way of making coffee. Through selecting high-quality beans, carefully grinding and preparing utensils, it can show the unique flavor of each region, each origin and even each bean. It is not only a drink, but also an art. Only through continuous experimentation and exploration can we truly appreciate the fun and satisfaction brought by hand-poured coffee.