dr.CAFE COFFEE at Home
How to brew a great cup of coffee at home
Brewing Equipment
It is necessary to choose the right brewing equipment according to the favorite
beverage type. dr.CAFE COFFEE Brewing Shuttle is
recommended to brew a great cup of coffee due to its advanced features as well
as an array of advantages particularly easy to use, modern yet compact design,
high features of filter, etc. For more formation, a brochure of this machine is
available at all dr.CAFE COFFEE stores.
Alternatively, dr.CAFE COFFEE baristas are glad
to provide information about this equipment.
French Press is recommended method for brewing coffee indoors or outdoors;
simply pour boiling water over a coarse grind of coffee, allow it to brew for 4
minutes. Then, press down the stainless steel filter to the bottom of the French
Press. The coffee now is ready for you to enjoy with its full flavors and oil
extractions.
Espresso Machine is another brewing method, which relies on pressure rather than
steeping or gravity to brew. This machine requires more skill than French Press
to produce a concentrated shot of espresso that is very rich in flavors and
aromas. It is capable of producing great Cappuccino and Latte.
Drip Coffee Machine relies on gravity rather than pressure or steeping methods.
It is the most common and popular brewing method for its convenience and speed.
This machine requires a permanent or a paper filter for brewing.
There are other brewing methods like the vacuum pot, cold-water concentrate and
of course the Middle East brewing method on a stove.
Brewing Variables
The goal of brewing is to extract the fullest possible range of desirable
flavors and leave the impurities behind.
5 Brewing Basics
1. Coffee Freshness
Great lasting coffee must start with freshly roasted beans. To maintain
freshness, it is necessary to store the coffee beans in an airtight container
away from heat, sunlight and to minimize the exposure of the bean surface to
oxygen. Coffee has to be used within 7 (seven) days from opening your pre-packed
bag or can.
2. Grind
Just before brewing, grind the beans. The grind needs to be not too coarse and
not too fine, so just the right amount of soluble materials is extracted into
the finished cup. This means "the right grind for the right brewing method". Use
a finer grind than required will lead to over extraction, using a coarser grind
will lead to under extraction in the coffee, which affects the taste and your
drinking pleasure.
3. Water makes up 98% of every cup of coffee
The taste of the coffee, therefore, is directly related to the taste of water
used to brew it. For brewing, use filtered fresh water free from any "off
tastes" and odors. Mineral water is a good substitute when filtered water is not
available. Temperature is essential for your proper coffee extraction. The ideal
temperature for all brewing methods other than espresso is 212ºF/100ºC, which is
the same as "just off the boil".
4. Proper proportion
The proper proportion is 1 heaping tablespoon (10 grams) of
dr.CAFE COFFEE
fresh, properly ground coffee for every 6 ounces (180 ml) of fresh hot water.
Too little or too much ground coffee will lead to over-extraction (over brewing)
or under-extraction (too short period brewing) of your cup of coffee.
5. Holding Time
Once brewed, the coffee should be held for a maximum of 20 minutes. Transferring
the coffee immediately into a professionally insulated dr.CAFE COFFEE thermos extends the coffee's useful life to 45-60
minutes. French Press brewed coffee should be enjoyed within 20 minutes after
brewing to fully enjoy the taste of the natural ingredients it contains.