How to turn coffee beans into fragrant coffee: full steps revealed!

Coffee Bean Selection

To make a mellow and delicious coffee, you first need to choose high-quality coffee beans. There are various coffee beans from different origins and varieties on the market, such as Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, etc. Each origin and variety has its own unique flavor characteristics, so you can choose according to your personal taste preferences.

In addition to the origin and variety, you also need to pay attention to the freshness of coffee beans. Freshness is very important for maintaining the flavor of the coffee beans. Generally speaking, you can judge by observing the production date on the package or smelling the bag to see if there is a strong aroma.

Grinding coffee beans

In order to release more flavor from coffee, the whole coffee beans need to be ground into the coarseness required for the brewing method before brewing. The coarseness affects the contact time between water and coffee and the amount of solute extracted.

For different brewing methods, the grinding requirements are different. For example, for drip coffee, the coffee beans need to be ground to a medium coarseness, while for espresso, the coffee beans need to be ground more finely.

In addition, when grinding coffee beans, you can adjust according to your personal taste preferences. If you like coffee with a higher acidity, you can choose a slightly coarser powder; if you like coffee with a stronger bitter taste, you can choose a slightly finer powder.

Brewing process

Brewing is the most critical step in making delicious coffee. Different brewing methods have their own characteristics and operating steps.

Take drip coffee as an example. After preparing the right amount of water and filter paper, you first need to pre-wet the filter paper with boiling water and pour off the excess water. Then pour the right amount of coffee powder that has been measured in the correct proportion and properly processed (washed and drained) (note that the tea here is in the form of tea bags) into the center of the filter paper. Next, slowly and evenly pour boiling water on the coffee powder to allow it to fully soak. After waiting for a while, you can get a cup of fragrant and delicious drip coffee.

Of course, there are other brewing methods besides dripping, such as French press, espresso machine, etc. Each brewing method has its own unique operating steps and requirements. After mastering the basic principles, you can try them according to your personal preferences.

Adjust the taste

If you feel that the taste of the coffee you make is not ideal or want to try different flavors, you can change the taste by adjusting some parameters.

The first is the water temperature and water volume. Too high a water temperature will increase the bitter taste, while too low a water temperature will result in poor extraction effect; too much water may lead to excessive dilution and affect the aroma and flavor expression.

The second is brewing time. For some methods (such as hand brewing), controlling the brewing time is also very important. A longer brewing time will increase the solute content of coffee, resulting in a stronger taste; while a shorter brewing time may result in a lack of flavor.

Finally, there are additives. If you like milky flavor or other flavors, you can add appropriate amount of milk, sugar or other condiments to the coffee to adjust the taste.

Enjoy delicious

The last step is to enjoy the delicious coffee you made! Whether it is when you wake up in the morning or when you take a break in the afternoon, a cup of good coffee can bring pleasure and relaxation.

Of course, you should also drink in moderation while enjoying the delicious taste. Excessive intake of caffeine may have adverse effects on your health. Therefore, after tasting a cup of delicious coffee, remember to reasonably control the intake and maintain good living habits.

Summarize

Through the above steps, we can turn ordinary coffee beans into fragrant and delicious coffee. Selecting high-quality beans, carefully grinding, properly brewing and adjusting the taste are all the keys to making delicious coffee. I hope these steps can help friends who love coffee, so that everyone can enjoy the coffee experience of professional shops at home.