Making coffee is becoming more and more common. In addition to many people trying to brew coffee at home, many people also buy coffee machines, such as American drip coffee machines. This type of coffee machine is very similar to Pour over(V60) coffee. They both drip slowly and evenly without high pressure. The difference between them is that one is manual and the other is a coffee machine. Both brewing methods have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Why FrontStreet Coffee Says American Drip Coffee Makes andhand brewed coffeeWhat about similarity? This is because the grinding thickness, powder volume, and water volume of an American-style coffee machine can be controlled in the same way as Pour over(V60) coffee, but the water temperature of an American-style drip coffee machine will be higher. Moreover, most American drip coffee machines have a heat preservation function, but if the coffee is kept warm for a long time, the ingredients in the coffee will easily change.
Or you can try it at home. You will find that the aroma and sourness of the coffee will change significantly after ten minutes. Therefore, the American-style drip coffee machine can be suitable for sharing among many people, while Pour over(V60) coffee is more suitable for one person. Of course, you can also increase the amount of powder to brew for multiple people.
FrontStreet Coffee's bean list has single-origin coffee beans from more than 50 production areas. FrontStreet Coffee generally uses Pour over(V60) coffee to produce each cup of coffee, instead of using an American drip coffee machine. The purpose is to ensure the best flavor of each cup of coffee produced. Although brewing coffee by hand is simple, it is not easy to produce a cup of delicious coffee. There are many factors that need to be paid attention to. FrontStreet Coffee will share with you about the impacthand brewed coffeeOne of many factors that contribute to flavor.
1. Warm cup of Pour over(V60) coffee
Everyone knows that the tannins in coffee will act when it is cold, making the coffee very sour. Therefore, before starting to brew Pour over(V60) coffee, FrontStreet Coffee first pours hot water into the coffee cup to keep it warm.
2.hand brewed coffee beansGrinding thickness
The thickness of Pour over(V60) coffee should also be adjusted appropriately according to the characteristics of the coffee beans. The powder thickness of dark roasted coffee beans should be slightly thicker than that of medium-dark roasted beans. FrontStreet Coffee has also summarized the relevant grinding standards through many Pour over(V60) experiments. FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) grinding thickness standard sieve pass rate:
Ice drip＞Hand brew Psiphon 80% > Mocha American drip filter 75-80% > Cup 70-75% > French press 65-70%. If you find it troublesome, FrontStreet Coffee stores provide grinding services, but it is recommended that grinding will produce a richer aroma when brewing.
3. Hand-brewed coffee combination equipment
Hand-brewed coffee mainly consists of three parts, filter paper, filter cup, and filter pot; if you are particular about it, there should be a heat preservation stove under the filter pot to prevent the coffee from getting cold during brewing; the size of the filter paper, filter cup, and filter pot should match; for example, a filter paper for two people should be matched with a filter cup for two people.
For example, the v60 filter cup and Kono filter cup are most commonly used in FrontStreet Coffee stores. v60 filter cup The V60 filter cup is responsible for brewing lightly roasted beans. The design of the large hole spiral pattern not only increases the layering of the coffee, but also allows the flow rate to be adjusted according to the flavor characteristics you want to express. The Kono filter cup is responsible for brewing darker roasted coffee beans. The slow flow rate highlights the richness. The short rib design allows the filter paper to fit more closely with the filter cup and also slows down the flow rate. Everyone can choose according to their own needs.
4. Pour powder
Pour the ground soybean flour into the assembled filter paper, then tap the filter cup gently to make the surface of the soybean flour solid and flat, so that the flour can receive water evenly in the following steps;
5. Hand-brewed coffee warmer
Pour a small amount of hot water into the bottom pot, shake it a few times, then pour it out, and then put the solid bean flour on the bottom pot;
6. Steaming of Pour over(V60) coffee
The purpose of steaming is to suppress the aroma of coffee and prepare it for the second brewing; FrontStreet Coffee Coffee) will use 30 grams of water to steam for 30 seconds, pour water from the center of the bean powder, and make 2-3 circles so that all the bean powder can absorb water evenly. It is best to drip 3-5 drops of water. After the bean powder absorbs water, it will expand and change from the previous flat shape to an upward convex arc shape. At this time, you can smell the light and fragrant smell of the coffee powder; this step is one of the decisive factors that determine whether a cup of Pour over(V60) coffee is successful;
7. Brewing Pour over(V60) coffee
After steaming, place the brewing pot on a moist cloth to cool down. After 25-30 seconds, the water temperature drops to 89-91 degrees, and you can start brewing. Generally speaking, the brewing water temperature for medium roasted coffee beans is 91 degrees. This water temperature can better brew the coffee. The aroma of the beans is extracted; the brewing temperature of dark roasted coffee beans is 89 degrees. This water temperature is enough to extract the aroma and bitterness of the coffee beans; if the water temperature is too low, it will appear a little light, and if the water temperature is too high, it will be overcooked and abnormally bitter; the water flow during brewing It can be slightly thicker than the steaming water, but it must also be stable; the amount of coffee can be controlled by the number of circles and the speed of the water flow. Whether you are brewing one cup or three cups of coffee, the water flow only needs to be filled from the center to the outside in a circle, and then from the outer circle. Return to the center, collect the water at the center of the circle, and the brewing is over; during the brewing process, be sure that the water flow does not hit the filter paper, otherwise the Pour over(V60) coffee will be very astringent; the amount of brewed coffee should generally be 0.5 more than the mark on the lower pot, otherwise the amount of coffee brewed will not be enough;
8. Cups for Pour over(V60) coffee
Before filling the cup with Pour over(V60) coffee, you should gently shake the coffee in the pot to fully mix the intensity and lightness, so that each cup of Pour over(V60) coffee tastes even; then pour out the water in the warm cup, pour the coffee into the cup, place it on a plate, and serve;
The entire brewing process of Pour over(V60) coffee, from warming the cup to filling the cup and drinking it in your mouth, should not exceed 2 minutes. Otherwise, the taste of Pour over(V60) coffee will become sour and astringent, losing the aroma that Pour over(V60) coffee should have!
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style)
For more specialty coffee beans, please add FrontStreet Coffee on private WeChat, WeChat ID: kaixinguoguo0925
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
