If you can’t go to your favorite cafe this pandemic, then just make coffee-shop style coffee at home.
The pandemic has deprived us from many important things and experiences—even the simple joys in life like going to our favorite cafes. That’s why an abundance of online coffee shops and coffee recipes have suddenly taken the world wide web by storm.
Recently, many are trying different coffee brewing methods ala barista in their homes. Remember the days when coffee was just either hot or cold? Now, there are so-called cold-drip, pour over, AeroPress brew and the list goes on. Coffee brewing methods has evolved so much in this pandemic that it’s starting to look like a science experiment when making one. Although for a coffee connoisseur, they are called the artistic coffee brewing methods.
So if you are just starting in this coffee-brewing journey for a better coffee drinking experience or probably you dream of becoming a barista yourself, here are some ways you can try.
Pour-Over Brewing
Pour-over brewing is one of the most simple and popular brewing methods. The pour-over starts with freshly ground coffee, a filter, and a filter holder, often called a ‘pour-over dripper.’
Basically, pour-over brewing involves pouring water over and through the grounds to extract the coffee flavors into your cup or serving vessel.
French Press
The French Press, another type of immersion brewing method, is a cylindrical pot with a plunger and built-in filter screen that presses hot water through ground coffee. It is said to be the method of choice for many all over the world because it creates an earthy, rich taste in your daily cup of coffee.
According to coffee experts from Illy, the secret is all in the grind and choose medium, with uniformity and consistency throughout. Very coarse grinds may clog the filter, while very fine grinds will pass through the filter, muddying the results.
Siphon/Vacuum Pot
Siphon coffee was invented around the 1840s by a French housewife and Scottish marine engineer. Siphon brewing can use either your stove-top or a small butane burner as a heat source, with the butane burner being a somewhat quicker option.
Even if it was refined many times it is consistently produces a delicate, tea-like cup of coffee. It is said to be quite persnickety; and it is one of the coolest brew methods available.
AeroPress
Aeropress is the youngest of all being invented in 2005. This method makes a cup of coffee that tastes rich and a bit sweet.
Numerous Aeropress competitions happen around the world and every method contains some variation.
Moka Pot
Every kitchen in Italy has at least one of these little coffee pots. Both the iconic octagonal design and the more streamlined Stainless Steel Mokas’ have become commonplace in American homes too.
The coffee they make is not quite espresso, but it’s a pretty decent approximation if you’re not ready to invest in an espresso maker yet.
Coffee has a lot of benefits to your health and to your day in general. That’s why every time and money you invest on coffee-brewing is worth it.
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