A little knowledge about coffee: Do you know how many beans to put in a cup?

In our daily life, in addition to enjoying various delicacies, we also love to drink some beverages in our spare time. Some people like to drink Chinese tea, while others like to drink Western coffee. No matter which one you like to drink, you need to have a general understanding of the relevant knowledge and culture, so that you can taste its soul when you drink it.

The topic that Xiaozhi wants to discuss with you today is "coffee". Regarding coffee, Xiaozhi wants to test everyone. What common types of coffee do you know? How many beans are needed to make a cup of coffee? Let's take a look at the basic knowledge of common coffee!

♥Common coffee♥

1. Campbell Blue Coffee

Combo coffee is a drink made with fresh cream, coffee, etc. Just add a proper amount of fresh cream to Italian espresso to easily make a cup of Combo coffee. Because it only contains fresh cream, it is sometimes called a "single-headed carriage". The cream floats on the dark coffee, just like white clouds in the sky~

2. Cappuccino

Because the color resembles the cappuccino monks wearing brown coats and white turbans, it is named cappuccino. Espresso, steamed milk and milk foam each account for 1/3.

3. Latte

Latte is a classic blend of Italian espresso and milk. Italians also like to drink latte for breakfast. In the kitchen of Italians in the morning, coffee and milk are usually cooked on the stove in the sunlight. It is better to say that they like milk than Italian espresso. Only espresso can give ordinary milk an unforgettable taste.

4. Americano

American coffee has a lighter taste. Because the general extraction time is relatively long (about four or five minutes), the caffeine content is higher. It is made from black coffee using a drip coffee pot, or from Italian espresso with a large amount of water added.

5. Mocha Coffee

It is one of the oldest coffees, and its history can be traced back to the origin of coffee. It is a mixture of Italian espresso, chocolate sauce, fresh cream and milk. Mocha is named after the famous Mocha Port. In the 15th century, the entire Middle East and African coffee countries did not have a prosperous external transportation industry. Yemen's Mocha was the main export port near the Red Sea at that time. At that time, coffee was mainly concentrated in Mocha Port and then exported to other countries. African coffee was collectively called Mocha coffee. Although the emerging port replaced the status of Mocha Port, the origin of Mocha coffee during the Mocha Port period was still preserved, and the coffee beans produced in these origins are still called Mocha coffee beans. It has rich ingredients and taste, and chocolate adds a sense of sweetness, which is generally very popular among girls.

6. Espresso

Espresso means "fast" in Italian. It is a drink made from coffee extract as the main raw material, which is properly blended and ground into powder by a coffee machine and then steamed with water. There are four conditions for making espresso: correct grinding, correct coffee blending, a high-quality espresso machine, and a skilled bar operator. It should be made quickly, within 30 seconds, and should also be drunk quickly, preferably in two or three sips. It is the coffee with the strongest flavor.

7. Macchiato

The earliest meaning of Macchiato is "branding, printing and dyeing". In Italian espresso, no cream or milk is added, only two tablespoons of dense and soft milk foam are added to the coffee, which is a cup of Macchiato.

★How should coffee beans be stored?

When you open the bag of coffee beans, be sure to fold the opening and clamp it with a clip to prevent the coffee beans from coming into contact with air. After sealing the bag, store it in a sealed can. Never put coffee beans in the refrigerator! Store coffee beans in a dry and cool place.

Because the taste in the refrigerator is more complex, with a lot of fruits and vegetables, it is easy to affect the flavor of some loosely packed coffee beans. And every time you take it out of the refrigerator, the temperature difference inside and outside will produce a lot of condensation. Coffee beans are like a dry sponge, once it gets damp, it will quickly deteriorate. So don't put it in the refrigerator!

How many beans are needed to make a cup of coffee?

In fact, according to Xiaozhi's many years of experience, the best coffee powder and water ratio is 15 grams of coffee beans, add 225 grams of water to brew. You can also use this as a reference for your own preferences and make slight adjustments. When brewing, you should also consider the degree of roasting of the coffee beans. The darker the roasting degree of the coffee beans, the less water you should use.

What is the water temperature required for brewing coffee?

The water temperature used to brew coffee should be based on the degree of roasting of the coffee beans. The darker the roast, the lower the water temperature should be, because high temperatures will bring out the bitterness. On the contrary, light roasts need to be brewed at a slightly higher temperature, as low temperature water will increase the sourness.