Someone asked me what is "hand brewed coffee"
I say it's a way of life
It is a seasoning for social circles
A source of inspiration
The purest coffee aesthetics
( It’s so artistic~~~ )
Hand-brewed coffee is currently a popular way of tasting coffee in Europe
A kettle
A flannel filter cloth
A filter dish
Just water and coffee grounds
Single variety coffee beans
That can bring out the purest coffee itself
The most original taste
A decent amount of strong coffee will get me high
It gives me warmth and extraordinary strength at the same time
This is how French Emperor Napoleon felt about coffee
At that time, I had no idea about hand brewed coffee.
First time walking into a boutique coffee shop
Looking at the menu
Kenya, Sumatra, Yirgacheffe…
Then I was confused
Are you sure these aren't place names?
So I gritted my teeth
I ordered a Kenyan drink tremblingly.
And said that this life made me
The last two words of regret:
Less sugar
Then the boy opposite showed
A brilliant smile
They say there is no sugar in Kenya.
I looked embarrassed and said one more sentence:
" Then please be careful "
The above is my first unbearable experience of drinking hand pour over
So that one day I can spill the coffee back
Regain my lost dignity
I decided to go home and brush up on all the coffee knowledge
These are the valuables that I have treasured for many years!
So that you no longer go in with your chest puffed out
Coming out in disgrace...
What is single origin coffee?
We're in a cafe.
The place names you see are single origin coffee
Single origin coffee: coffee from a single origin
Many coffee varieties are named directly after their place of origin.
For example, Kenya, Colombia, Panama , etc.
So at first glance, the menu looks like a world map.
Single origin coffee is usually brewed by hand
The purpose is to highlight the flavor of the place of origin
Most of them are lightly roasted beans.
This makes it easier to bring out the flavor of the coffee
What beans are used for hand brewed coffee?
It depends on personal preference.
Brazilian or Colombian coffee beans
Anyway, anything produced in South America is fine.
Medium roasted South American beans are balanced and mellow
Suitable for beginners
Also, coffee beans should be consumed within 21 days after roasting.
This way the coffee beans will have their original flavor.
Yirgacheffe is a must-try
After getting serious about single origin coffee
The thing I drink the most is Yirgacheffe.
Yirgacheffe from Ethiopia
Has a unique floral and soft citrus scent
Fresh and bright taste
Soft and balanced taste
No milk or sugar
Let the rich texture and unique soft floral fragrance
Brush your taste buds
Leaving endless aftertaste...
And the product is stable, and the requirements for brewing are not very high
Suitable for students who are trying hand brewed coffee for the first time
Have a glass of Geisha
You may not know about cat poop coffee
You may not know that Mocha is a port in Yemen.
Of course, you may not have heard of the world-class coffee Jamaica Blue Mountain
But you have to know a name:
Gesha
The king of single products produced in Ethiopia, Gesha
It is the dream of every coffee lover.
You might be surprised at how good it tastes.
It's not like your impression of coffee at all
Instead, it is more like a sweet and sour fruit tea
Rich floral and fruity aroma
However, it is undeniable that
Once you take a sip, you won’t be able to forget it!
The flavor wheel that makes you more advanced
Since we are talking about floral and fruity aromas, we must also know something about the flavor wheel.
I was actually confused when I first saw the coffee flavor wheel.
Because I never knew a cup of coffee
I can taste so many flavors.
Chasing flavors on the flavor wheel
It is also the most interesting place to drink single products
Learn to express flavor using the flavor wheel
The most advanced skill
Let's talk about it below
How to use high-level words to describe the taste we drink
Fruity
This type of coffee has a very distinct fruity note.
It has a strong sour taste, like citrus or berries
Typical Representatives
Kenya , at this time you can say:
"Wow, what a distinct citrus flavor, the sourness is very bright!"
Chocolate flavor, this type of coffee will have a heavier roasted flavor
Similar to unsweetened dark chocolate
Although bitter, the taste is mellow and smooth
Typical representative: Colombia, at this time you can say
"Yeah, it tastes like nuts and dark chocolate, and it has a very smooth texture."
Why do we drink pour-over?
The first reason , I think, is:
Hand-brewed coffee gives me a
Enjoy the coffee moment
For example, you can go to the company in the morning and make a cup of coffee.
Looking at the envious eyes of colleagues around me
What a classy person.
The second reason is:
Give me the supreme feeling of standing out from the crowd
When riding outdoors
When the partners all took out a bottle of Nongfu Spring
I quietly opened the tumbler
Have a glass of cold brew from last night's fridge
I glanced at the jealous expressions of my fellow riders from the corner of my eye.
The third reason is:
A new option for midnight
Now many people like to have a drink in the evening
But compared to going to a bar
Drink fake wine until you are low high and drunk
There is also the risk of drunk driving
I prefer to go to a quiet cafe at night
Order a glass of Gesha SOE
At least I think it's more real
Finally, I think the most important thing about drinking hand-brewed
The main reason why I have been eating out for many years is:
You never know what the next drink will be?
The coffee you drink in different cafes tastes completely different
And drink a cup of unknown coffee
The feeling it brings is exactly the same as scratching a lottery ticket...
BB has so many skills,
Get armed and go sweep the streets!!!
