A pot of coffee with a charming aroma must be paired with elegant coffee utensils. There are so many types of utensils. Why do some people prefer those utensils? Today we are going to talk about the magic of the utensils he likes that can change the coffee he brews. Using simple words and principles, we will tell you how to choose a filter as your brewing tool.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Metal Filters
‧Advantages:
Generally speaking, the obvious advantage of metal filters is that the coffee tastes smoother. Because of the retention of coffee oil, you can drink the original taste of coffee when brewing by hand (personally, it feels like the taste and flavor of a French press). The acidity and bitterness are also balanced, and the sweetness is not lost. This kind of filter is more like retaining the original taste of coffee.
‧Disadvantages:
Of course, if you are concerned about fine coffee powder when brewing, you will feel that the fine powder cannot be completely filtered out (of course, there are also filter cups with very little fine powder, depending on your budget!); the current spoiler design of the metal filter (the groove on the filter cup) is not outstanding, and there are often misunderstandings about uneven extraction or over-extraction. Sometimes you will also hear that gold This is a comment that coffee brewed through a filter feels bitter; secondly, players who require coffee with distinct layers really have to work hard to explore. After all, the acid value of the metal filter is not bright enough, and the presentation of the layering will be relatively blurry. When coffee from hot to cold needs to show obvious acid value flavor, filter paper will be better at presenting it!
Advantages and Disadvantages of Filter Paper
‧Advantages
Filter paper is the most commonly used coffee filter material on the market. I believe that everyone should be generally satisfied with it. For coffee drinkers who use filter paper, the advantage of filter paper is that it brings obvious bright acidity and aroma to our coffee, and the layered flavor it brings out. This is everyone's common experience. What kind of fruity aroma and changes after cold and hot are what you should drink, filter paper can be said to be the most obvious.
‧Disadvantages
As for the shortcomings, it is probably that the oil in the coffee is significantly reduced. Light roasting does not taste as mellow or smooth as the metal filter. The filter paper will also filter out some coffee flavors (bitterness, personally think that the taste of dark roasting is slightly weakened, other flavors, etc. ……); Secondly, environmental protection will waste a lot of paper, and when brewing, the pulp smell of the filter paper must be washed away with hot water to avoid excess pulp smell or other odors.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Filter Cloth
‧Advantages:
The filter cloth can be reused and tastes mellow. It is very suitable for extracting medium roast or even darker roasted coffee with good sweetness. The filter cloth can present the strong taste of coffee very well. Many hand brewing players will also look for the school of filter cloth to learn. The best thing is probably that the filter cloth gives people a much more leisurely and leisurely atmosphere. For those who like to make a pot of coffee at home, this equipment will be your good friend.
‧Disadvantages:
The maintenance of the filter cloth is relatively troublesome. If the coffee grease on the filter cloth is not cleaned after long-term use, the greasy taste of coffee will be brought out, so the filter cloth must be cleaned and maintained well. Next, there must be differences in the presentation of flavor. Compared with filter paper, filter cloth is the same as a metal filter. Assuming that the brewing method is the same, the filter cloth can bring out a good taste and the presentation of oil is relatively good. For the relative aroma to be exploded, the brewing method must be adjusted, otherwise the taste will be muddy. Therefore, when learning about flannel cloth, the brewing method should also be adjusted according to the filter!
What should you do to maintain your filter?
Nowadays, siphon filters and filter materials are made of many materials, including metal, improved filter cloth (gauze-shaped), and filter paper. There are many different filter materials and filters to choose from. You can find your ideal match.
When using a filter, I often get asked, "Metal filters have a smell of fuel consumption" and "Flannel cloth is difficult to clean and maintain." Regarding these issues, my maintenance method is to use boiling hot water and baking soda powder, soak your filter in it, and when the water is cold, rub and clean it. After the oil is almost dissolved, rub it with clean water and rinse it, then dry it and wait for the next brewing time before you can use it directly.
The only small difference is that the metal filter can be left to dry. Remember to wrap the filter cloth in a zipper bag or a sealed bag. You can put it in the refrigerator to avoid the smell of the refrigerator or mold.
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Tel: 020 38364473
