Is it possible to brew coffee directly after hand grinding the coffee beans?

Grinding coffee beans by hand and brewing directly is a common brewing method in the coffee machine instructions. It has some unique advantages. However, this method also has some problems that need attention.

First of all, hand-grinding coffee beans can ensure the freshness and taste of coffee. Compared with pre-ground coffee powder, manual grinding can break the coffee beans immediately before brewing, thus retaining more aroma and flavor substances. In addition, the powder size can be adjusted according to personal preference during the manual operation to obtain the best taste.

Secondly, when using a manual coffee machine or filter cup for brewing at home, it is also a very convenient choice to directly use hand-ground beans. Compared with the time and space required by electric coffee machines or other equipment, a small, portable and easy-to-clean and maintain hand-cranked or rotary coffee machine can complete the whole process.

However, there are a few things to keep in mind when using this method. The first is to find the right size for your coffee. Different types and brands of equipment may have different requirements for the size of your coffee, so you need to adjust it based on your specific equipment and personal taste. If the powder is too fine, it may take too long to brew or the coffee may taste too strong; if the powder is too coarse, you may not be able to fully extract the flavor of the coffee.

The second is to control the brewing time and water temperature. The brewing speed is usually faster after hand-grinding the beans, so you need to pay attention to controlling the brewing time to avoid over-extraction or under-extraction of coffee flavor. At the same time, water temperature is also one of the important factors affecting the taste of coffee. It is recommended to use the appropriate water temperature to ensure the best effect.

In short, when brewing coffee at home with manual equipment, hand-grinding beans and brewing directly is a convenient method that can retain more aroma and flavor substances. However, when operating, you need to pay attention to key factors such as the appropriate powder size, controlling the brewing time and water temperature.