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A COFFEE ENTHUSIASTS GUIDE TO BREW METHODS
Millions of consumers drink coffee prepared in coffeehouses every day, and the average coffee drink costs
at least $3. This habit can add up to many dollars spent in coffeehouses and cafes over the course of a year.
However, countless individuals have chosen to go another route: Making café-quality coffee all from the
comfort of their own home. With quality beans, equipment, and accessories, even the most inexperienced
coffee lovers can learn to prepare exquisite coffee on a regular basis. The purpose of this document is to
provide the reader with tips on implementing several of the most common brewing techniques.
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A NOTE ABOUT QUALITY BREWING EQUIPMENT AND BEANS
Using quality equipment and fresh, gourmet coffee beans
is essential to the art of brewing a great cup of coffee.
Regardless of how skilled an individual is at creating a fine
cup of java, inferior beans will not produce a memorable
brew. Using inferior scales, grinders and other equipment
often leads to problems, such as inaccurate measurements
and poorly ground beans.
No matter what your brew method of choice, start off with
crystal clear water heated to roughly 205° Fahrenheit and
use a high-quality burr grinder immediately before brewing
to capture all the delightful aromas and flavors in your next
cup of coffee.
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BURR GRINDER
POUR-OVER METHODS WITH A HARIO DEVICE
DIRECTIONS FOR HARIO DEVICE
The pour-over coffee preparation method is probably the fastest and most efficient technique that a person can utilize. This involves a simple, cone-shaped piece of equipment, like a Hario device.
1. To start, place a filter inside the cone-shaped device
and quickly rinse the filter with hot water for roughly five
seconds.
2. After measuring your coffee beans and grinding them to
a medium-fine level, pour the ground coffee into the cone
and settle the grounds.
3. Start your pour slowly, pouring just enough water to
evenly wet the grounds and...
Allow the coffee to ‘bloom’ for 45 seconds.
4. After the bloom releases the aromas and flavors from
the beans, continue to pour water over the beans in small
circles around the center of the dripper.
5. Keep your water level steady throughout the process.
Rinsing the filter helps seal it to the cone, while removing
any papery residue that may end up affecting the taste
of your coffee.
Aim for a final brewing time of no longer
than two and a half minutes.
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AUTO-DRIP BREWING
USING AN AEROPRESS
One of the most common brewing techniques is the auto-drip method.
Brewing coffee via auto-drip uses a machine that
heats up clean, filtered water before transferring it to
a separate compartment that contains ground coffee.
The beans are immersed in a flow of hot water, and
fresh brew drips into a container. If possible, try using
a machine that uses an insulated carafe to maintain
optimum temperature on your brew.
Many coffee lovers seem to enjoy the AeroPress device for its consistency in quality, ease of use and portability.
1. Start your AeroPress brew by heating water to a boil
and letting it sit for approximately one minute,
2. Drizzle a little warm water through the filter and add
the coffee.
3. After the coffee is added, pour the water over the
coffee until it reaches the top line on the AeroPress,
stirring the mix with a paddle stirrer,
4. After the minute is up, stir the mix once more before placing the plunger of the Aeropress over your coffee slurry. Press down on the plunger, applying steady pressure until you hear a long hissing sound indicating the coffee is ready to serve.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE AEROPRESS
Aiming for a temperature between 175°F - 195° F
Allow the coffee to steep for one minute.
BREWING WITH CHEMEX
The Chemex Coffeemaker not only features a timeless design worthy of the Museum of Modern Art, but it also helps even novice at-home baristas create exceptional, full-bodied cups of coffee from the comfort of home.
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1. To prep your Chemex for brewing, place a specialty
Chemex filter and rinse with hot water to create a nice,
even seal between the coffeemaker and the filter while
preheating the Chemex itself.
2. Grind your coffee to a size similar to that of kosher salt,
and saturate your grounds and stir,
3. At 45 seconds, start your second pour with a wiggling
motion, before slowly transitioning to a smooth spiraling
motion to ensure all the grounds are saturated and...
Allow the coffee to ‘bloom’ for 45
DIRECTIONS FOR CHIMEX
Allow the coffee to bloom for 45 seconds.
Letting the coffee brew for about 4 minutes.
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BREWING WITH A FRENCH PRESS
A French Press is a simple device that is portable and easy for almost anyone to use.
1. The process begins by coarsley grinding your coffee
and preheating the French Press itself to preserve the
temperature of your coffee.
2. From there, coffee is added to the bottom of the press
and the first pour begins.
3. Pour slightly off boiled water over the grounds to saturate,
and fill up your French Press about half way and...
4. Once a minute has passed, stir the grounds to break the
‘crust’ of the coffee.
5. Add the remainder of your hot water, filling your French
Press to where the metal meets the glass.
Set a timer for four minutes, and then press down firmly on the plunger and serve.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE FRENCH PRESS
Allow the coffee to steep for one minute.
BREWING WITH VACUUM OR SIPHON DEVICES
If you’re really looking to impress your friends with every brew, the vacuum pot is the way to go. With its origins tracing back to 19th century Germany, this full immersion brewer creates a delicious cup every time as long as you can master the meticulous methodology.
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DIRECTIONS FOR VACUUM OR SIPHON DEVICES
1. The first step to siphoning your coffee is to attach your
metal or cloth filter and sink it, attaching the clip to the
bottom of the top funnel.
2. Next, add pre-heated water to the bottom globe and
start heating.
3. While the burner is on high, loosely set your funnel inside
the globe as you wait for the water to boil.
4. While the water is warming up, measure out and grind
your coffee.
5. Once the boil starts, firmly attach the top funnel to the
globe and add your coffee as the vapor pressure begins to
fill the funnel with water.
6. Adjust the burner to a lower flame,
7. After a minute and a half has gone by, turn the heat off
to begin filtering your coffee. Once the coffee is transferred
from the funnel to the globe, carefully remove the funnel,
serve and enjoy.
As with the French press, a coarser ground of beans
should be used.
Stirring periodically for 1.5 minutes to ensure
everything is completely saturated.
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Brewing coffee like a barista may seem like a complicated process, but
doing it beautifully simply involves implementing one of several proven
techniques. Once a person has practiced any of these techniques a few
times, making superior coffee should be an easy and enjoyable endeavor.
The key is to always use quality beans, accessories, and equipment to
create the perfect brew from the comfort of home.