Coffee journey, explore the four steps of making coffee

The journey of exploring the four steps of coffee making is exciting. Starting from the selection of coffee beans, roasting them to release their unique aroma, and then grinding them into powder. By carefully controlling the water temperature and extraction time, the mellow taste and aroma of the coffee are perfectly presented. Each step is full of knowledge and fun, and is a double enjoyment for the taste buds and senses.

In this fast-paced era, coffee has become a part of everyone's daily life. Whether it is a must-have drink to wake up the spirit in the morning or a relaxing enjoyment in the afternoon, coffee attracts many lovers with its unique charm. Do you know the process of making coffee? Today, let us walk into the world of coffee and explore the four steps of making coffee.

1. Selection of coffee beans

The first and most important step in making coffee is the selection of coffee beans. The quality of coffee beans directly affects the taste and quality of the final coffee. There are two common coffee beans on the market: Arabica beans and Robusta beans. Arabica beans have a mellow taste, moderate acidity, and rich aroma; while Robusta beans have a strong bitterness and a stronger aroma.

Coffee beans from different origins also have their own unique flavors, such as the bright acidity of African coffee beans and the rich aroma of Asian coffee beans. When choosing coffee beans, we need to decide based on our personal taste preferences and our mood of the day. When purchasing coffee beans, we also need to pay attention to their freshness. Expired coffee beans will affect the taste and quality of the coffee.

2. Grind coffee beans

Grinding coffee beans into the appropriate particle size is one of the key steps in making coffee. Coffee beans of different particle sizes will produce different tastes and extraction speeds. Finely ground coffee beans can be extracted faster and have a richer taste; while coarsely ground coffee beans take longer to extract and have a relatively lighter taste.

According to different production methods (such as hand brewing, espresso, etc.), we need to adjust the coarseness of the grinding. Hand brewing requires medium grinding, while espresso requires very fine grinding. Mastering the grinding techniques and adjusting the coarseness of the grinding are important parts of making coffee.

3. Extraction

Extraction is the core step in making coffee. In this step, we need to bring the ground coffee beans into contact with water to extract the soluble substances in the coffee beans and form the coffee liquid we are familiar with. There are many ways to extract, such as soaking, dripping, brewing, etc. Each extraction method will produce a different taste and flavor.

In this step, we need to pay attention to the water temperature and extraction time. High-temperature water can extract the flavor substances in the coffee beans faster, but it may also cause excessive bitterness. Although low-temperature water has a slower extraction speed, it can better preserve the aroma and taste of the coffee beans. The extraction time is also an important factor affecting the quality of coffee. Too long or too short extraction time will cause the taste of the coffee to be unbalanced.

4. Preparation and Enjoyment

After the careful preparation of the first three steps, the last step is mixing and enjoying. In this step, we can add milk, sugar and other condiments according to personal taste to make coffee drinks of various flavors. Suitable cups and elegant enjoying environment can also enhance the coffee tasting experience.

When enjoying coffee, we can savor its aroma, taste and flavor, and feel the unique charm brought by different origins and different roasting methods. We can also share our experience and insights in making coffee with others, making coffee a pleasure and a way of communication in our lives.

Making coffee may seem simple, but it contains endless knowledge and skills. Every step requires us to feel and adjust it carefully so that we can make satisfactory coffee and enjoy this wonderful moment.