How to make the best coffee

 How to make the best coffee

If you are one of those who enjoy a good cup of coffee , then you know that this hot drink goes well with any activity. Whether you're surfing the internet, reading a book, or working, it's always a good time for coffee. That is why we decided to make a guide on the best way to make coffee , following a few simple steps and using coffee beans, a grinder, and a French press, also known as a piston coffee maker.

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You are probably wondering, what does a guide to make coffee on a site dedicated to technology do ? Well, it's simple: there is nothing better than sitting at the computer with a delicious cup of good coffee ( because drinking coffee also extends life !). And our goal is for you to get that same experience in the simplest and most economical way possible, whether for work or just surfing the Internet.

Because while making coffee with already ground beans in a filter coffee maker is fine, you can get much better flavor in a faster way and without spending much more money. It is more than clear that this note points to those who seek to invest a little more, in favor of a much better coffee.

How to make a great cup of coffee

In this way, below we will explain how to make an excellent cup of coffee using coffee beans, an electric grinder and a French press. Then we will also explain how to make foam milk in the same French press, in case you take yours with milk. The good thing about this method is that even if you don't have the necessary tools, such as the grinder or the French press, they can be obtained for a very cheap price in any store in the world.

Coffee beans, a grinder and a French press are all you need.

Introduction to Coffee

Now, if we start from the beginning, we must say that coffee is generally obtained from two different plants: Robusta and Arabica. While the former has a more bitter taste and higher level of caffeine, the Arabica has a lighter taste and less caffeine. This is why Robusta is generally used for packaged coffee. This information is important more than anything because when you are about to buy the beans, knowing what plant it was made with will help you know what the final result will be like.

The beans preserve the flavor and aroma and guarantee a better coffee.

Coffee grains

The reason why unground coffee beans are used is because when they are ground they begin to lose their flavor and aroma, so that the bag that you have stored in your cupboard is decomposing faster and faster. It is best to buy a good mix of coffee beans, store them in a closed container where they are not in contact with light or air and, if you want to speed up the process, have already ground what will be used in the week, keeping the rest in a dark and cool place.

Now, what coffee to buy? This is something you have to try for yourself, because each country has its own. Our recommendation is loose beans and not some popular brand of coffee packed in beans.

The beans in the old, reliable electric grinder.  You can use a manual one if you want.

Grinding the grains

When grinding coffee beans you need a grinder, which can be manual or electric. Some believe that the manual is more suitable because it allows you to have better control over the size of the pimples, but in my experience, both work just as well. It is very important to make the beans large and uniform, since if they are very small they can deliver less flavor and leak when you press the plunger of the French press.

Water temperature

The best water temperature for making coffee is between 90 degrees and 96 degrees Celsius, that is, just before the boiling point. But if you have no way to measure the temperature, which is most likely, the best thing to do is boil it and then let it sit for 10 or 15 seconds, so that the temperature drops to the desired level. It is also recommended to wet the French press with warm water, since dropping almost boiling water into a glass or glass container is not recommended.

If the press gets foggy when you pour the water, it's a good sign (as long as it doesn't explode).

The French Press

Why use a French press to make coffee? As always, it's all about taste, but the French press is the cheapest option that can also make the best coffee. A traditional filter coffee maker is generally used, but the filters themselves take away many of the flavoring properties of the beans.

Also, it generally deals with temperatures lower than recommended to make good coffee. Not to mention the difference in price, as you can get a French press for much less than what you pay for a good quality traditional coffee maker.

The French press is inexpensive and can extract a lot of flavor from coffee beans.

Preparation

Talking about amounts per water is very relative, because it depends on how each person likes coffee and the type of coffee used. The best way to know is to try and see how it works the first time, then perfect your technique. Ideally, four tablespoons of coffee for every 220 cubic centimeters of water. But like we said, start there and experiment with the measures to get the coffee that suits your palate best.

Put the coffee in the press first, then pour in the water and stir for a few seconds with a non-metallic spoon. Now that you have all the elements in place, put the lid on it, submerge the press half an inch above the coffee and let it be, because the most important part is coming.

Maceration

This is the simplest and most important step in making good French press coffee. What you should do is let it sit for 4 clock minutes, so that the water releases the flavor of the coffee beans. Keep in mind that the longer you leave it, the stronger the coffee will come out, so if you usually drink it light, you might want to wait three to three and a half minutes. Once the time has passed, lower the plunger firmly and without kinks, as it could let some of the coffee beans pass.

After mixing the water and the beans, let the coffee sit for 4 minutes.

Milk with foam

The final step is only for those who want to have their coffee with milk and foam. And the only way to achieve a consistent froth is with boiling milk. You must first pass the leftover coffee in a thermos and clean the French press. Then fill a cup of milk and bring it to a boil, trying not to burn yourself in the process.

Then pour the contents into a clean French press. It is important not to fill it since with the foam the liquid level will increase considerably. Once the milk is in and steaming, just put the plunger on and go up and down until you get frothy. It is best to raise the plunger above the surface of the milk for the best froth. 10-15 repetitions should be sufficient.

With 10 repetitions the milk remains like this.

As we said several times throughout the note, the best way to make delicious coffee is to experiment with the different types and sizes of beans and amounts of coffee and water, but this is a guide to get clear on the basic idea of ​​how Get the best out of coffee beans and the French press, a perfect tool for making one to three cups of coffee in less than 10 minutes. Our final recommendation would be that after perfecting the technique, buy the most exotic coffee beans you see, because you will be able to get the best flavors from each of them.