Learn How To Prepare Coffee In Four Ways

Nothing like the pleasure of having a coffee made to order! Almost no one can resist the smell that fills the room when coffee is passed. Although many already know the options to serve this which is the second most consumed drink in the world, there is always a new tip that can delight in the influences of the aroma. Mainly to try some specialty coffees at home.

Preparing Coffee In Four Ways

Choose the grains

The first step is to choose to choose the grains. Fresh and good quality coffee beans are essential for a good result. If it is possible, prefer the coffee beans, to grind at home. A tip is to buy this type of product in cafeterias or specialized stores. Also prefer to buy packages with a maximum of 250g to consume more quickly and avoid loss of aroma or dryness of the grains. If you choose to buy grains in supermarkets, check the date on which the product is packaged. Being part of internet coffee clubs is also a tip from the chef and can be an excellent experience to receive various types of beans at home.

After that, you need to choose the equipment to prepare the drink. There are several options, and the best one will always be the one that suits your taste. Check out:

Strainer or filter:

Widely used in Brazilian culture, the process is super simple: put a quantity of coffee powder in the strainer, paper or cloth, and pour hot water - not boiling. The drink will be filtered directly into a teapot or bottle. To make it easier, the water can be heated using an electric kettle - faster and more precise in terms of temperature - or a traditional kettle, which heats at the stove top. This method is quick and results in a slightly less full-bodied drink.

The suggested proportion is around 50 grams for every 500 ml of water. Ideal is to prioritize the disposable paper filter over the traditional cloth strainer. This is because it is impossible to completely clean the cloth, in addition to being careful with the type of cloth and how many times it will be used. Click here : Coffeepidia for more details.

By pressure, with an Italian coffee maker:

The method uses water vapor for the preparation and the result is a coffee with a strong taste, full-bodied and intense aroma. The Italian coffee maker was a pioneer among coffee machines. As the name implies, in Italy it emerged from an adaptation of a teapot and today it is still one of the preferred ways of making coffee in homes in Europe.

The process is also simple: at the bottom of the coffee maker, water is added and, in the funnel that will be above, the coffee. After that, the body is threaded with the bottom container, and the coffee maker is placed on the fire. When the water boils, it will pass through the powder and the coffee that rises is already ready. The

suggested proportion is 30 grams for six cups of coffee.

The ideal grain for this method is medium to coarse, as the fine powder prevents the passage of water. And as a tip: pay attention when the water is rising: when it starts to rise, it's time to remove the coffee maker from the fire.

By manual pressure, with a French press

This is the method that does not use electricity or a paper filter. Made of glass and metal, and a filter that is a more widely spaced metal mesh than

the rest, this coffee maker allows for a full-bodied and more aromatic beverage preparation. The method consists of putting the powder in the bottom of the glass jar, mixing with hot water and letting it rest for a few minutes. Then, just push the plunger so that the coffee is filtered. The suggested ratio is 40 grams to 500 ml of water. This time of rest of the mixture before pushing is important to qualify the extraction.

Espresso coffee with electric coffee maker

For those looking for a full-bodied, creamy coffee that allows you to appreciate all its nuances, the tip is to use the manual espresso machines. These equipments allow the preparation of the perfect espresso, in addition to several traditional types such as: cappuccino, coffee latte, latte machiatto and the famous ristretto, so appreciated by Italians. All of this is possible due to the freedom that the machine gives the user to manually choose the amount of coffee, machine pressure and milk vaporization. "This makes all the difference in the final quality of the drink. Depending on the model, the machine has a grinder attached to the product and has 16 grinding thicknesses", comments the chef. The water goes in another container and allows the adjustable temperature control between 94 and 96 degrees.