Coffee Drinking Guide: Discover a New Coffee Experience

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Coffee is a widely loved drink around the world. It not only refreshes the mind, but also has a rich taste and unique flavor. However, in the world of coffee, in addition to the common traditional flavors such as latte and Americano, there are many new experiences worth exploring and trying. This article will take you on a brand new coffee journey and discover those amazing and memorable coffees.

Concentrate and filter: two different experiences

Before we start exploring, we first need to understand two common production methods: espresso and filter. Espresso is represented by Italian espresso, which is made by high-pressure water through powder. This production method can retain more essence in coffee beans and bring a strong and rich taste.

In contrast, filter coffee is made by slowly passing water through a filter through coffee powder. This removes some of the bitter substances and brings a light and soft taste. The two production methods have their own advantages. Below we will introduce their characteristics and corresponding coffee varieties.

Espresso: Strong and Rich

Espresso is the most classic representative of espresso. It is usually made from dark roasted Arabica beans and has a high acidity and bitterness. This coffee is very popular in places like Italy and is the basis of many classic drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos.

In addition to espresso, there are other types worth trying, such as Americano, which is diluted with more water during the production process to make the taste more balanced and soft; or iced coffee, which is slowly filtered through ice cubes through a dripper, which can bring a cool and refreshing taste when enjoyed in summer.

Filter coffee: fresh and smooth

Unlike espresso, filter coffee is usually made with lighter and more flavorful coffee beans. The most common ones are coffee beans from places like Colombia and Kenya, which have bright and refreshing acidity, bringing a soft and balanced taste.

There are many different types of filter coffee to choose from. For example, the coffee produced by the French press has a rich and steady flavor; hand-brewed coffee requires precise water control techniques to bring a more delicate and complex taste. In addition, some special filter equipment such as gel filters and gas pressure extractors are also worth trying.

Explore new experiences: creativity and innovation

In addition to traditional espresso and brewing, there are many amazing and memorable creative coffee experiences waiting to be discovered.

For example, latte art uses milk or milk foam to paint or sculpt on espresso to create unique and exquisite patterns; or cold brew coffee made with nitrogen cold brew, which produces a rich creamy texture and smooth taste by injecting nitrogen.

In addition, there are some special brewing methods such as cold brew and water washing, which can bring unique flavors and tastes. Whether exploring new brewing methods or trying creative coffee experiences, we can understand coffee more deeply and enjoy the fun of it.

Conclusion

In this new coffee experience journey, we discovered two different experiences: espresso and filter, and introduced their representative varieties. At the same time, we also explored some creativity and innovation, and the coffee made in these special ways gave people surprises and pleasure. I hope this article can inspire you and lead you into a wider and more diverse world of coffee.