The best way to brew coffee beans

Coffee Bean Selection

To brew the best tasting coffee, you first need to choose the right coffee beans. There are a variety of coffee beans from different origins and roasting levels on the market. For those who like a strong taste, you can choose deeply roasted coffee beans from Brazil or Colombia; while those who like a stronger acidic and fruity taste can try medium roasted coffee beans from Ethiopia or Kenya.

Grinding and storage

To maintain the best taste, we recommend using freshly ground coffee powder for brewing. Of course, if you don’t have a ready-made grinding machine, you can also buy ready-packaged coffee powder that is marked with the appropriate brewing method (such as drip, French press, etc.).

Whether you make your own or buy pre-packaged coffee powder, you should pay attention to how it is stored before use. Store the unused and opened bags or cans of coffee powder in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Choice of brewing tools

In addition to choosing high-quality coffee beans, brewing a good cup of coffee also requires suitable brewing tools. Common brewing tools include filter hanging hand brewing pot, French press pot and drip coffee machine.

For those who pursue simplicity and speed without sacrificing taste quality, the French press is a good choice. It can perfectly mix water and coffee powder and release rich aroma through pressure.

If you like a more delicate and pure taste, a filter-type hand-pour pot or a drip coffee machine may be more suitable for you. These two methods allow water to flow evenly through the coffee powder, slowly extracting the best flavor while retaining less oil and residue.

Water temperature and ratio

Correctly controlling the water temperature and ratio is one of the keys to ensuring the best taste. Generally speaking, the water temperature should be between 90°C-96°C. If the water temperature is too low, the coffee will not be fully extracted; if the water temperature is too high, it may burn the coffee powder and cause a bitter taste.

In addition, the correct ratio of coffee beans to water is also very important. Generally speaking, about 500 ml of water is needed for every 30 grams of coffee beans. Of course, this ratio can be fine-tuned according to personal taste preferences.

Brewing steps

Here are the simple brewing steps:

1. Grind the coffee beans into powder of appropriate coarseness.
2. Pour boiling water into the brewing tool, add filter paper or metal mesh and other filtering devices in advance, and tilt the container slightly to make the inside completely wet, then tilt it to control excess heat and impurities.
3. Add appropriate amount of coffee powder and spread it evenly on the surface.
4. Slowly pour a small amount of boiling water (called "infusion") in a circular motion, allowing it to fully contact the coffee grounds within 30 seconds.
5. After infusion is complete, continue adding the remaining boiling water slowly in a circular motion until the brewing process is complete.
6. Wait for about 3-4 minutes to allow the coffee powder to fully extract its aroma and flavor.
7. Pour brewed coffee into a cup and enjoy it as soon as possible to preserve the best taste.

Other considerations

In addition to the above basic steps, there are some other things worth noting:

• Avoid using expired or poor quality coffee beans. Freshness is very important for taste.
• Adjust according to your personal taste preference. If you like a stronger taste, you can increase the ratio of coffee beans to water; if you like a lighter taste, you can reduce the ratio.
• Clean your brewing tools regularly to maintain optimal quality. Residue will affect the flavor and aroma you extract the next time you brew.

Summarize

By choosing the right coffee beans, grinding and storing them correctly, choosing the right brewing tools, controlling the water temperature and ratio, and following the correct brewing steps, we can easily brew a cup of the best tasting coffee. At the same time, we should also make fine adjustments according to personal taste preferences and pay attention to keeping the tools clean to ensure that every brewing can achieve the best results.