Coffee filter cup - an important part of Pour over(V60) coffee
With the arrival of the third wave of coffee, the popularity of single-origin specialty coffee has begun in Japan. Drip coffee, that is, Pour over(V60) coffee, is also becoming more and more popular. It is not difficult to enter the field of Pour over(V60) coffee. The equipment prepared is about a Pour over(V60) pot, filter paper (metal filter), filter cup and coffee powder. Among them, the filter cup has become the focus of many players due to its wide variety. So today Front Street will talk about the advantages of various common types of filter cups, which can be regarded asProvide a reference for newcomers。
Types of coffee filters
With the invention of coffee filters and filter cups at the beginning of the 20th century, after a hundred years of evolution and improvement, the filter cups and filter papers on the market now not only have various shapes and materials, but also affect the flow rate and extraction time, resulting in a different taste of coffee in each appliance.
1. Sector-shaped filter cup (trapezoid filter cup, table-shaped filter cup)
The bottom of the fan shape is usually one hole, two holes, or three holes. The overall flow rate is slower, so the coffee extraction time will be longer. It should be noted that when using the filter paper and the filter cup, you need to control the degree of fit. Before brewing, wet the folded filter cup with a small amount of hot water and try to ensure that it is close to the bottom and edge of the filter cup.
This fan-shaped design was conceived in 1908 when Melitta Bentz manufactured coffee filter paper. It was originally a single-hole design. Later, more hole styles appeared. Several holes directly determine the flow rate. The more holes, the faster the coffee liquid flows. Everyone can choose according to their own needs for coffee. For example, when brewing Front Street Blue Mountain No. 1, we hope to highlight the balance of the coffee liquid by delaying the brewing flow rate, so we will choose a single-hole fan-shaped filter cup for extraction.
Conical filter cup
Apart from the fan shape, the most common type of filter cup on the market is the cone-shaped filter cup. The biggest difference between the two is the layout of the coffee powder. The powder layer of the fan-shaped filter cup is uniform in thickness, while the powder layer of the cone-shaped filter cup is an inverted triangle when viewed from the side, thick in the middle and thin around the perimeter.
Most of the difference in cone shape lies in the groove design of the cup body. The groove is the channel that assists the coffee liquid to flow into the cup, so the design of the groove also affects the flow rate.
For example, the groove of the famous KONO filter cup recommended by many people is only half or less than half of the cup body. Where there is no groove, the filter paper fits the cup body.Similar siphon action to extract coffee, resulting in a slow flow rate, which is suitable for coffee that pursues a strong taste. Medium-dark roast tones such as Front Street PWN Golden Mandheling, Front Street Queen's Manor, and Front Street Brazilian Cerato are preferred;
Another filter cup highly recommended by baristas, the Hario V60, has grooves extending to the entire cup body.Spiral patterns are available in resin, glass, plastic, metal and ceramic versions. UseV60 is recommended to be paired with morethinFilter paper to avoid powder and water accumulation during brewing, combined with spiral grooves,And the big mouth at the bottom of the cup, can speed up the flow rate and prevent the coffee from being over-extracted.The brewed coffee tastes brighter and cleaner, and floral and fruity coffee can better express the sense of layering.。
V60 is very suitable for use in coffee with clear, fruity, fruity or floral aromas, such as Front Street Cherry Tomato (cherry tomato; berry flavor), Front Street Oiran (creamy strawberry; guava flavor); Front Street Emerald Red Label Geisha (jasmine; mango; honey flavor).
Of course, today, when filter cups are in full bloom, in addition to traditional styles, various innovative designs have also become popular with world-class events, such as those that have both good looks and playability.origami filter cup. Origami filter cup, also known as origami filter cup, itA very big advantage is that it can be compatible with both conical filter paper and cake filter cups, that is, one appliance can satisfy two different brewing experiences.
When the origami filter cup is paired with conical filter paper, the 20 ribs in the origami filter cup will play a role in supporting and guiding water. Compared with V60, it can drain water faster and can better express the aroma, acidity and cleanliness of a cup of coffee. It is very suitable for brewing washed floral coffee such as Front Street Sidamo Alo Village;
When the origami filter cup is paired with a cake filter, its creases can fit perfectly into the grooves of the filter cup, increasing the soaking capacity of the filter cup. In addition, the cake filter paper has a flat bottom structure, and the coffee powder layer forms a uniform thickness, so it can enhance the body, sweetness and aftertaste of a cup of coffee. It is suitable for brewing sun-dried beans such as Front Street Hamathew and Front Street Oiran.
Wave strainer cup (cake strainer cup)
The wave filter cup is KALITA's patent. The filter paper used is like the creases of cup cake paper. It is also called a cake filter cup, but in English it is called Wave, and more people call it "wave filter cup".waveThe filter cup uses the creases of the filter paper to replace the grooves that guide the water. Because the area that touches the cup body is small and it has a flat bottom, once the hot water rushes into the powder layer, it can spread evenly and then penetrate downwards. It is a product that both novices and players can easily master. In recent years, corrugated filter cups have often been seen in Pour over(V60) coffee competitions. The reason why the market share is not so high is that the filter paper matching them is relatively expensive. Each piece is about twice as long as ordinary filter paper. This is also a small disadvantage.
Because the cake filter cup is more inclined to immersion extraction, it can better highlight the roundness and thick taste of coffee. It is recommended to pair it with fruity medium-roasted coffee beans, such as the popular Front Street Cicada (passion fruit; grape flavor), Front Street Strawberry Candy (rose; berry flavor), and Front Street Blackberry (floral flavor; dried blueberry). With its flat bottom + wavy design, it will show the same characteristics as juice.
Metal filter bowl
The coffee filtered out by the filter paper is cleaner and brighter, whileBecause the metal material has larger gaps, it can retain the coffee's oil, and the body and body feel are higher than coffee brewed with filter paper. The advantage of the metal material is that it can be used as long as it is cleaned, but the obvious disadvantage is that the extremely fine powder of coffee is easily washed into the cup, causing coffee powder to precipitate at the bottom after drinking. In severe cases, it will affect the taste of the entire cup of coffee. To solve this problem, a fine powder filter is needed to make the coffee purer.
Material differences of filter cups
The difference in materials lies in specific heat. Ceramics, resins, plastics, stainless steel, metals, etc. will all change the temperature locking effect. For example, ceramic filter cups are thicker and have better temperature control effects than plastics. The temperature remains more stable when extracting coffee. If you feel that the coffee tastes bitter or tasteless because of the material change, you may need to adjust the water temperature or grinding to find the best parameters for the new equipment.
The material will also affect the price. If you want to make a good cup of coffee, you need to understand the equipment and practice more. It does not mean that the more expensive it is, the better it tastes. Let’s practice more together!
You can now buy the above coffee beans online at the Taobao store “FrontStreet Coffee” (前街咖啡). FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou, China, and its Guangzhou retail shop sells coffee beans only. The shop carries dozens of coffee beans from different origins around the world, including carefully selected single-origin beans for V60 pour-over and espresso. Guangzhou’s FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers.
The FrontStreet 2013 Yunnan coffee beans sold in the store come from the Typica variety grown at FrontStreet Coffee’s own plantation in Yunnan. The name comes from the year the brand and the plantation were founded. You can buy these beans from China’s Yunnan origin at the Guangzhou shop and at FrontStreet’s Taobao store.
FrontStreet coffee beans are freshly roasted within 5 days and deliver consistently excellent quality and great value. Orders placed before 17:00 are shipped the same day, and most areas within Guangdong Province receive them the next day.
FrontStreet Coffee Taobao store: https://qianjiecoffee.taobao.com
Or search for “前街咖啡” (FrontStreet Coffee) on Taobao
Important Notice: FrontStreet Coffee has moved to a new address: 315, Donghua East Road, Guangzhou (coffee beans only)
Tel: 020 38364473
