How to brew bean coffee: the subtleties of selection and preparation

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Unfortunately, not all residents of our country know how to brew coffee. In Russia, coffee culture is not as developed as, for example, in Brazil. But still, among the Russians there are real connoisseurs of a fragrant drink. Gourmets know how to brew bean coffee at home. They treat themselves to a strong, freshly brewed espresso every morning.

In this article, we will reveal all the secrets of making coffee, and you will learn how to brew bean coffee.

Coffee history

Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee. Initially, coffee beans were used to make a drink that tasted like wine. For Muslims who, according to religion, cannot drink alcohol, the drink has become an excellent substitute for alcohol. Then the Arabs tried to grind the grains and boil them. And so it turned out a drink that is still drunk.

In Russia, grain coffee was not so popular. People in the USSRmore preferred to drink an instant drink, which was considered a curiosity. Now gourmets have tasted the taste of the vigor drink and drink it exclusively.

How coffee used to be brewed

Almost all the coffee that was made before tasted terrible and was almost impossible to drink. Some fried it at home in pans, which completely spoiled the taste of this drink.

The owners of coffee plantations always boiled coffee beans in boiling water before selling them, and then roasted them: this attitude also spoiled the taste of the drink.

True gourmets prepared a fragrant drink in much the same way as we do now - they grind the grains by hand and boil them on fire.

Varieties of coffee

There are three types of invigorating drink on the market:

• grain;
• ground;
• instant.

Most recently, a variety has appeared that includes instant and ground coffee.

To make coffee in a Turk, a coffee machine or in any other way, you should buy only bean coffee or, if you do not have a coffee grinder, ground coffee.

Methods of roasting beans

Coffee beans can be roasted in different degrees. It is from the method in which the grains were fried that its final taste depends. The following roast levels are available.

• Strong. Cracks on coffee beans are bright and deep, the grain has a dark brown color. From the grains of strong roasting, a very strong drink is obtained. The deep roast is the most popular and is used to release the caffeine from the bean as much as possible. From friedBy this method of grains, a very tonic drink is obtained. Just be careful with this type of roasting. It often happens that unscrupulous producers hide the low quality of beans behind a strong degree of roasting.
• Average. This degree of roasting is done specifically for espresso. This roast is ideal for releasing some of the oily resins from the grain.
• Weak. Cracks in the grain are almost invisible, the color of the grain is light brown.
• Initial. This roast level is used for premium Arabica beans. The taste of the drink is revealed only slightly, the aroma is light and barely perceptible.

There are several intermediate degrees of roasting coffee beans. Typically, the name of the roast depends on the area for which this method of processing coffee beans is typical. For example, there are American, French and Mediterranean roasts.

Worth noting: there is a separate type of coffee beans that are not roasted. A drink made from such grains is called "Green Coffee". Recently, unroasted grains have become especially popular due to their tonic and fat-burning properties.

Recommendations for proper grinding

To make coffee fragrant and pleasant to the taste, you need to grind it well. The basic rule for grinding coffee beans is: “The faster you want to brew the coffee, the finer you need to grind the beans.”

For example, espresso does not take more than a minute to brew, which means that the beans need to be ground quite finely.

In a coffee pot with a pistonthe drink of vivacity takes more than 6 minutes to prepare, which means that the grinding is necessary large and coarse.

In order for coffee to be aromatic, you need to choose the right coffee grinder. Usually everyone buys coffee grinders with two propeller blades. Unfortunately, they cannot provide high-quality grinding. If you grind the beans for more than a minute, then such a coffee grinder will heat up, and as the temperature rises, the coffee aroma will go into the air, and not into the cup.

The result of good grinding is cold and equal particles of ground mass. The ideal coffee grinder is a hand grinder with burrs and two blades. In such a coffee grinder, the position of the blades can be changed and thereby adjust the degree of coffee grinding. This method is rather slow, but only it will provide a good result - a flavored drink.

Before starting the grinding procedure, carefully read the grinder manufacturer's instructions, which indicate how long it takes to grind the beans.

The most popular propeller coffee grinder has the following grinding rules:

• grains need to be ground larger than necessary;
• don't grind more than 10 seconds at a time to prevent coffee beans from overheating;
• grind no more than 4 tablespoons at a time.

How to brew bean coffee in a Turk on the stove

Turk is a small vessel with a narrow neck and a thick bottom. The method of preparing a drink in Turku has come down to us from our ancestors. What do you need to make Turkish coffee at home?

You only need three things:cezve, coffee beans and grinder.

Grinding beans should be large and coarse. In this case, it is better to use a manual coffee grinder.

As soon as you have ground the coffee beans, start making coffee. Below is a short recipe with a photo "How to brew coffee beans".

Pour 200 milliliters of pure water into the cezve

Add two teaspoons of ground coffee (per serving)

• Add sugar to taste.
• Cook over low heat.
• How long to brew bean coffee? Until boiling. As soon as the contents of the Turks boil and give foam, remove it from the heat and let it stand for a while.

• As soon as the foam has settled, put the pot back on the fire and wait for it to boil.
• Repeat the procedure three times.
• Pour coffee into cups.

If desired, add cream or milk to taste

When making Turkish coffee, pay special attention to water. It is better if the coffee is prepared with pure spring water. Chlorinated city liquid will spoil the whole taste of this wonderful drink. Distilled water for coffee is also not suitable - the taste of the drink will not be as rich.

Coffee experiments

Already knowing how to brew bean coffee in Turkish, you can start experimenting with the drink. Every day you can choose which drink you will drink. For example, today at breakfast you will drink a delicious Italian blend, and tomorrow - an extraordinaryEthiopian mono-variety or non-transferable plantation coffee from Jamaica.

You can add some spices to the drink. Gourmets commonly use the following flavors:

• ground cloves;
• sea s alt;
• lemon;
• black pepper;
• vanilla;
• honey;
• ginger root;
• star anise;
• ground walnut or hazelnut;
• cinnamon;
• garlic;
• cocoa.

But to be honest, real coffee does not require any additives. Its taste is indescribable, and the aroma is delicious.

Varieties of coffee machines

Real fans of aromatic and invigorating drink prepare it in a coffee machine. There are three types of coffee makers:

• carob coffee machines;
• automatic machines;
• capsule coffee makers;
• filter coffee makers.

Next, we will talk about how to prepare a drink in different types of coffee machines.

Automatic coffee machines

They will do all the work themselves. You only need to enjoy the aroma and taste of the prepared drink. Automatic coffee machines are equipped with built-in grinders, temperature control, coffee bean grinder, and some models even contain a cappuccinatore.

An automatic coffee machine has only one drawback - its cost, otherwise it is perfect. The automatic coffee machine does not require any manipulation from a person. All you need to do is to pour the coffee beans into a special container and set the preparation parameters.

Carob coffee machines

Carob machines are similar in size to automatic coffee machines. But there are exceptions. There are carob coffee machines of rather large dimensions, which are usually used in restaurants, bars and cafes.

Massive carob coffee machines are equipped with a large water tank - from 10 liters or more. Small carob coffee machines (for home use) have a water tank with a capacity of about two liters.

The coffee machine for home use differs not only in the capacity of the water tank, but also in the number of horns. For a home, a coffee machine with one horn is quite suitable, but for a cafe - with two or more.

Some carob machines are equipped with a special device that froths milk with steam.

How to make a drink in a carob coffee machine?

1. If necessary, froth the milk in a cup using the special device located on the coffee machine.
2. Grind beans with a manual coffee grinder.
3. Put the ground beans into the cone. Compress the contents of the horn.
4. Pour water into a special container.
5. Install the horn in the coffee machine. Secure it tightly so it doesn't come off while cooking.
6. Set the cooking mode.

The principle of operation of the carob coffee machine is as follows: due to the pressure created, hot steam is in the cone. Here it passes through the ground grains, and the finished drink is sent to the cup.

The cost of such a coffee machine directly depends on itsperformance, brand and volume. The most popular are Italian coffee makers.

Capsule coffee machines

Capsule coffee machines are no less popular now. It is only worth noting that the cost of one serving of a drink prepared in a capsule coffee machine is much higher than the cost of coffee prepared in a carob coffee machine.

How to cook in a capsule coffee machine?

1. Insert the capsule into the special compartment in the coffee machine.
2. Press the button.
3. The capsule will be pierced, and water of a certain temperature will flow into the resulting hole.
4. An invigorating drink will be poured into the cup.

Filter coffee makers

Using filter coffee makers is another way to make a flavored drink at home.

This device is quite easy to use. The coffee maker contains a cone-shaped filter into which you need to fill in pre-ground beans.

Filters for such coffee makers can be disposable and reusable. The latter are made of nylon and equipped with plastic frames. Reusable filters can be used over 60 times.

A filter coffee maker will be affordable for any gourmet - this device is quite cheap.

The principle of operation of a coffee maker with a filter is as follows: water is heated in a special tank, then it enters the filter, where the ground grains are located. The finished drink is already flowing from the filter into a special bowl.

Cook in thisfixture is simple:

1. Fill the special reservoir with water.
2. Put the ground coffee into the filter.
3. Press the power button.

It is worth noting that coffee made in a filter coffee maker is significantly inferior in taste to a drink made in Turkish.

How to brew bean coffee without a turk and a coffee maker

By the way, don't be upset if you don't have a good Turk or coffee machine at home. You can brew coffee beans in a pot on the stove. How to do it? Just like if you were brewing coffee in a Turk. The pan should be chosen in small sizes.

The second way to make coffee without using a cezve and a coffee maker is to make a drink in the microwave. How to make coffee this way?

1. Pour cold boiled water into a small mug.
2. Add ground coffee to water (about 2 teaspoons per 200 milliliters of water).
3. Add sugar to taste and other seasonings if needed.
4. Stir well.
5. Cover a saucer and place in the microwave for one minute (microwave must be turned on at full power).

As you can see, it doesn't take long to make coffee in the microwave. Just one minute - and you will enjoy aromatic and mouth-watering coffee. A drink prepared in a microwave does not differ in taste from coffee prepared in a Turk or a coffee machine.

There is another way how to brew bean coffee in a Turk without a coffee maker - this is brewing coffee onsand. This method is quite sophisticated and hardly suitable for the average Russian cuisine. A drink is prepared on the sand in the same way as on the stove, only the Turk is placed not on fire, but on hot sand.

In closing

Delicious and fragrant coffee will always help to cheer up in the morning, give strength during a hard day at work or be an elegant addition to any meeting. But for the drink to be rich, you need to prepare it correctly.

Summing up, I would like to note all the main points in the preparation of a fragrant drink:

• use exclusively coffee beans;
• grind coffee in a manual coffee grinder (in an electric coffee grinder, grind no more than 10 seconds at a time);
• adjust the degree of coffee grinding depending on what kind of drink you want to prepare;
• when making Turkish coffee, do not rush;
• pay attention to the degree of coffee roasting;
• when brewing coffee in a coffee machine, carefully read the instructions for the device;
• if desired, add flavorings or a pinch of s alt to coffee to soften the taste of coffee;
• calculate a serving of coffee as follows - two teaspoons of ground coffee per 200 milliliters of water.

Now you know all the secrets of making coffee and you can delight yourself and your loved ones with this delicious drink every day.