After grinding the coffee beans, is it better to boil or brew them?

Boil or Brew: The Best Way to Make Coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. When making coffee, people often face a choice: should they choose to boil or brew? This question has always been controversial. This article will explore the two methods of boiling and brewing from different angles and analyze which method is more suitable for making delicious coffee.

1. Taste

First, let's compare the taste of coffee made in the two ways. For those who like a strong taste and deep aroma, brewed coffee may be more in line with their taste. By keeping water in contact with coffee beans for a long time, all the aroma components in the beans are slowly extracted at high temperature, making the brewed coffee rich, mellow, and sweet.

However, for those who like a clean taste and bright aroma, brewing may be more suitable for them. By quickly pouring water over finely ground coffee, you can quickly extract the acidity and floral characteristics of the beans, making a clean, bright, and fruity coffee.

2. Convenience

In terms of convenience, brewing is undoubtedly a simpler and faster way. Just put the ground coffee powder into the filter paper or filter and pour in the right amount of boiling water. This method does not require too much equipment and time investment, which is very suitable for people who are busy in their daily lives.

In contrast, brewing coffee requires some professional equipment and skills. For example, using a French press, a moka pot, or a drip coffee maker. And each tool has its own specific operating steps and precautions. Therefore, when time is tight or there is a lack of relevant equipment, not everyone can easily choose to brew coffee.

3. Health factors

For people who are concerned about health issues, brewing may be more popular. Since the brewing process is simpler and the water temperature is lower (usually below 90°C), the coffee produced by brewing may contain less bitterness and caramelized substances. Boiling coffee requires high temperature heating, which may produce some harmful substances, such as acrylamide.

In addition, during the brewing process, filter paper or filters can effectively filter out impurities such as coffee grounds and oils. This makes the brewed coffee clearer and cleaner. When brewing coffee, because the water is in contact with the beans for a long time and there is no filter to treat it, it is difficult to avoid some fine particles and oils from entering the final drink.

4. Personal Preference

The last factor is personal preference. Everyone has different preferences for taste, aroma, and overall experience. For those who pursue the traditional strong taste and deep aroma, they may prefer to choose brewed coffee; while those who like a refreshing taste and bright aroma are more suitable for brewing.

In short, whether it is brewing or brewing, each method of making coffee has its own unique advantages and applicable scenarios. The best choice should be determined based on personal taste, time and health needs. No matter which method you choose, as long as you make it carefully, I believe you will be able to enjoy a cup of delicious coffee.