17th January 2023
A nice hot cup of coffee is probably part of your daily routine. However, popping into your local coffee shop isn’t always an option, so it’s important that you learn the art of brewing coffee at home. Yes, it’s an art. After all, you need to have the correct equipment, the best method and, of course, that special coffee and touch to make the perfect cup.
At John Street Beverage, we know a thing or two about brewing coffee at home, so we’re here to share the secrets of coffee making with you.
Making a great cup of coffee is more than just hitting the ‘brew’ button on your coffee maker. Don’t get me wrong, coffee makers are great and essential to the brewing process but in order to make a top-notch cup of coffee, you’ll need some equipment.
Grinder – A coffee grinder is the key to great-tasting coffee. Freshly ground coffee unlocks the flavours and taste of coffee beans which makes a coffee grinder essential to your cup of coffee.
Pour Over Kettle – These kettles are perfect for pour over coffee as their long spouts give you more control and precision when extracting coffee grounds.
Paper filter – These are essentials in all coffee brewing because they prevent unwanted particles from entering your coffee cup.
Now that we have the equipment sorted out, it’s time to take a look at the best methods for brewing coffee at home.
This classic method is sure to achieve great-tasting coffee. This pour-over glass flask uses its own paper filter that is thicker than regular paper filters. To start, you should grind your coffee beans until you create medium coarse ground coffee. This is the perfect grind for this method. When making coffee with this flask, you should pour hot water over the coffee grounds in a paper filter. Let it brew for around 4 minutes, and there you have your cup of coffee.
This method has remained popular throughout the decades because many believe this brew method makes the best coffee. However, you can be the judge of that.
The brewing time of this method takes about 4 minutes. The ground coffee is soaked and strained in hot water, which exposes rich flavour and taste. Coffee drinkers and makers love this method due to this pure method of extracting coffee.
If you’re into strong coffee, Aeropress is the way to go. To start, the coffee basket is at the bottom of the brew chamber, and it contains a filter. The brew chamber contains the coffee grounds, which are immersed or steeped once hot water is supplied. Once you press the plunger of your Aeropress, air pressure is created which forces freshly brewed coffee through a filter and into a cup. The result of this? Deliscously strong coffee for you to enjoy.
These are some of the best methods to use when you make coffee at home. Whether you prefer finely ground coffee beans of or a courser beans grind, there is a method waiting for you to try.
Brewing coffee at home has many benefits. Rather than running down to your local coffee shop, you can save time and money by brewing coffee at home. What’s more, you’re adding to your own skill set when you learn how to brew great coffee. With our brew methods, you’re going to become something of a barista yourself! So, roll up your sleeves and get to brewing!