It is known that people who drink coffee in life feel more confident than others, and they certainly know how to brew coffee. There are many ways, even more nuances. Therefore, we simply summarize the things known to all.
How to grind and store grains.
Grinding grains is best immediately before brewing and in the amount that will be fully used.
If you prefer to buy and brew ground coffee, it is important to ensure its proper storage. The rule is simple - coffee should not lose its aroma, because it is placed in isolation from other substances and in well-clogged dishes.
It is better to buy grains in vacuum packaging, in which case their properties are stored for as long as possible. The contents of the open packs are poured into glass containers with a well-ground lid. The place of their storage in the house should be dry, remote from the stove and water supply. Neighborhood with strongly smelling substances (spices, for example) is not welcome.
Now about the quality of grinding. It all depends on how the coffee is brewed. If it is boiled in a cezve (turkish), saucepan or coffee pot, the grinding should be the thinnest. Then the area of contact between water and grains becomes maximum and we get a truly aromatic drink.
If we brew coffee in a coffee maker, then the grinding should be medium. Otherwise, the grains erased into dust will be lumped and will prevent the passage of fluid through the filter.
On the ratio of grains and water.
Here, of course, there is no consensus. Someone likes stronger coffee, someone weaker. Some kind of averaged proportion: one - two tablespoons of ground beans per coffee cup. Only filtered water is used. And it should be borne in mind that they do not brew coffee in large volumes, it is not that drink.
How to brew coffee in cezve (turk).
Briefly describe one of the most common ways.
Türku (cezve) is heated, for example, rinsed with boiling water. Then ground grains are poured into it and poured with hot water. The liquid level should be slightly below the jazz “waist”. It is advisable that there is no coffee on the surface of the water. Now the cezve is put on a small fire and watch its contents.
Foam appears on the surface of the mixture, which strives to “escape” from the Turks. This happens before the water boils, which should not be allowed (boiled coffee is considered dead). As soon as the foam begins to move toward the exit, the cezve is removed from the fire. They wait a little for the foam to settle. Some consider it necessary to add a couple of drops of cold boiled water to the cezve , believing that this speeds up subsidence. The finished drink is carefully poured into pre-prepared cups.
No less common is another method of preparation, which his followers consider the only right answer to the question "how to brew coffee with foam."
Cold water is poured into a cezve and brought to a boil. Remove the Turk from the fire and pour coffee into it, stirring vigorously until a dense foam forms. Then they wait for it (the foam) to settle and again put the cezve on the fire.
After a short time, the foam begins to rise again actively, and then the Turk is removed from the fire and wait until the “internal storm” calms down and the coffee foam settles. The resulting foam absorbs the taste and smell of grains and does not allow the aroma of the drink to “get lost”. This procedure is repeated several times (from 3 to 7). Then the coffee is poured into cups.
How to brew coffee in a coffee machine, or information for those who do not like to "catch" foam.
Today, coffee machines and special machines for making coffee at home are widely used. They are very convenient, have different performance, suitable for use in a cafe, office or home. If you prefer the automated process of making coffee, it makes sense to think about buying such a machine.
When choosing which unit to purchase, pay attention to the manufacturer (Katay, you know ...), and the availability of replacement filters. Think about what options you need in advance. For example, if one of your family members loves cappuccino, make sure your machine knows how to cook it.
Actually, from the moment you buy a coffee machine, you don’t have to worry about making this drink anymore. It remains only to choose the brand of grains and follow the instructions.
So to summarize. How to brew coffee, everyone decides for himself. Ultimately, one of the ways will like it more than others and gain a foothold. Or you can cook it in different ways, depending on the circumstances and mood. The main thing is to enjoy both the drink and the atmosphere created around its preparation.
And, in conclusion, recall Galsworthy, who once succinctly remarked: “There are things that are worth keeping faithful to them. For example, coffee. ”