How do you brew a good cup of coffee?
Giving an answer to this is about as difficult as giving an answer to how long a string is. It is not a simple question, but there is a lot you can do yourself to influence the outcome of taste and to find what you yourself like. You can read more about this below.
It is then time for the coffee to be roasted. Light roasted, medium roasted and dark roasted you have probably heard of. There are a number of variables that affect the final result such as; time, temperature, air flow and revolutions of the drum in the roaster.
If you are a beginner, there is a grinder from Wilfa called Wscg-2 that I particularly recommend. This costs SEK 600-700. This grinder grinds the coffee, which cheaper grinders don't always do, but these tend to break the beans, which leads to uneven results. With Wilfa, you simply get a more even result.
As an example, I want to share how I personally go about it. I have measured that my brewer contains 5.3 dl of water at the mark for 4 cups and then I need 32 g of coffee for this. I weigh this amount of whole beans on a scale which I then grind and pour into the filter. This method makes it easy to control the amount of coffee needed.
Keep in mind that the length of time the grinder runs affects the taste in the end. The smaller the coffee beans, the larger the surface of the coffee is extracted against the water during brewing. Dare to experiment and test yourself, I recommend not always relying on the time the mill runs.
These are some basics about what you can do to get a better coffee. Hope it has given you some help and inspiration. Now it's just a matter of starting to explore and try the many types of coffee from around the world!
Good luck with your cup!
Manufacturing
The coffee comes from different plantations, which ultimately affects the taste in different ways. Even coffee from the same region can taste different depending on how it has been harvested and processed by the plantation. The whole process starts with pulping the fruits. This means separating the pulp from the kernels, which are what we call coffee beans. The beans should then be washed and dried until only about 12% moisture remains. The taste is affected both by how much you wash and how long the drying process takes.It is then time for the coffee to be roasted. Light roasted, medium roasted and dark roasted you have probably heard of. There are a number of variables that affect the final result such as; time, temperature, air flow and revolutions of the drum in the roaster.
You influence the end result
After this, you have the coffee in your hand and the next variable that affects the final result will now be you. Some common methods you can choose from are brewing, boiling or making an espresso. Furthermore, a little extra is described about the most common method in Sweden, namely brewing.That's how you succeed
To get a good result as a home brewer, I recommend buying whole beans and getting a real grinder.If you are a beginner, there is a grinder from Wilfa called Wscg-2 that I particularly recommend. This costs SEK 600-700. This grinder grinds the coffee, which cheaper grinders don't always do, but these tend to break the beans, which leads to uneven results. With Wilfa, you simply get a more even result.
Important with a good brewer
It is important to have a good coffee maker. Here I would recommend one of Moccamaster's models. These cost from SEK 2,000 and up. It may seem like a lot for a coffee maker, but then I want to ask a question; How long has it been since you changed your coffee maker? If you have had a Moccamaster for 5 years, it has cost you SEK 400 a year.Spend a few extra kroner on filters
A good filter is also important in this context and may be worth spending a few extra kroner on. Melitta has a series called Gourmet, here you can choose from variants such as Intense and Aroma. Dare to try and experiment until you find what suits your personal references best!Time to brew
When it's time to brew a couple of cups, I want to guide you with a little more information regarding the amount of coffee. The standard in the industry is 6-7 grams of coffee per deciliter of water.As an example, I want to share how I personally go about it. I have measured that my brewer contains 5.3 dl of water at the mark for 4 cups and then I need 32 g of coffee for this. I weigh this amount of whole beans on a scale which I then grind and pour into the filter. This method makes it easy to control the amount of coffee needed.
Keep in mind that the length of time the grinder runs affects the taste in the end. The smaller the coffee beans, the larger the surface of the coffee is extracted against the water during brewing. Dare to experiment and test yourself, I recommend not always relying on the time the mill runs.
These are some basics about what you can do to get a better coffee. Hope it has given you some help and inspiration. Now it's just a matter of starting to explore and try the many types of coffee from around the world!
Good luck with your cup!