Coffee Brewing
Tips to improve home brewing methods
For coffee enthusiasts who want to brew a better cup of coffee at home, here are some tips to improve your manual coffee brewing methods:
- Before use, rinse filters with hot water to remove any chemicals on the paper. Most common sized filters are also available unbleached.
- For the pour over methods, employ a slow and steady pour of hot water in a spiral motion from the center outwards to thoroughly saturate all the coffee grounds evenly, which ensures optimal extraction.
- To achieve even water distribution for the pour over and pressed coffee making methods, use a narrow spouted pouring kettle.
- Start with cold, filtered water when possible.
- Use fresh roasted beans and grind the beans just before brewing.
- Hot water should be just off boil (205F or 96C).
- Rinse the makers and cups with hot water in advance to keep coffee hot for longer.
- Some trial and error is to be expected when experimenting with new brew methods. Everyone’s taste preference varies, so don’t be afraid to adjust the grind or amount of coffee to suit your palette.
- Don’t forget to compost your used coffee grinds, filters included!
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