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Hand-drip coffee is an art form. From selecting beans, grinding, to brewing, each step affects the final flavor. Today, we will discuss the choice of grind size for hand-drip coffee, as well as the differences between square and cone-shaped filters. These suggestions come from Tim at Shallow Taste Coffee Shop, who emphasizes that the quality of coffee is very subjective, and the most important thing is to find the brewing method that suits you best.
Differences Between Square and Cone-shaped Filters
Square Filter
The design of the square filter allows the coffee grounds to be more concentrated, which helps to brew a rich mouthfeel when water is poured slowly. This type of filter is especially suitable for using extremely light and dark roasted coffee beans.
Recommended:
- Extremely Light Roast: Retains more sweetness, and using a square filter can better showcase these characteristics.
- Dark Roast: Can brew intense caramel and chocolate flavors, and the square filter helps to concentrate and release these flavors.
- Even Extraction: The shape of the filter helps prevent under-extraction of the coffee grounds.
Additionally, for users concerned about easy and even extraction, the square filter is your best choice, especially suitable for Yunnan series coffee beans.
Cone-shaped Filter
The cone-shaped filter allows the coffee grounds to be more dispersed, making it easier to maintain a proper flow rate during brewing. This is suitable for users who enjoy thinking about the brewing process. We recommend using medium and extremely dark roasted coffee beans.
Recommended:
- Medium Roast: Can brew a rich layered taste, suitable for those who enjoy complex flavors.
- Extremely Dark Roast: The cone-shaped filter helps to showcase the unique taste and aroma of extremely dark roasted coffee.
- Stable Flow Rate: The design of the cone helps to maintain a stable flow rate, suitable for users who enjoy thinking about the brewing process.
If you pursue aroma and sweetness, and hope the coffee flavor presents diversity, the cone-shaped filter is definitely your good companion, especially suitable for Yunnan series coffee beans.
Choice of Grind Size
Fine Grind
Fine grinding increases the contact surface of the coffee particles, allowing for a fuller extraction of the coffee flavor. It is recommended to use Yunnan series with cone-shaped filters to brew a cup of coffee with personal style at the right flow rate.
- Yunnan Series with Cone-shaped Filter: At the right flow rate, fine grinding can fully showcase the aroma and sweetness of Yunnan coffee.
Notes:
- Extraction Speed: Fine grinding requires controlling the extraction speed to avoid over-extraction leading to a suboptimal mouthfeel.
Medium Grind
Medium grinding can maintain a stable flow rate, making it easier to control the brewing process. It is recommended to use extremely light roast, dark roast, and Yunnan series coffee beans. Whether using square or cone-shaped filters, you can brew a sweet and palatable coffee at a slow water pouring pace.
Recommended Use:
- Extremely Light Roast, Dark Roast, and Yunnan Series: Medium grinding can perform well in square or cone-shaped filters, suitable for users who enjoy slow water pouring.
Notes:
- Flow Rate Control: Medium grinding requires a moderate water pouring speed to maintain a stable flow rate and even extraction.
Coarse Grind
Coarse grinding helps to increase the flow rate, so it is recommended to try pouring water more slowly. It is recommended to try using medium roast and extremely dark roast coffee beans with cone-shaped filters, or using Yunnan series with square filters, both of which will yield excellent results.
Recommended Use:
- Medium Roast and Extremely Dark Roast with Cone-shaped Filter: Coarse grinding can maintain a proper flow rate in cone-shaped filters, avoiding over-extraction.
- Yunnan Series with Square Filter: Coarse grinding in square filters can brew a rich and balanced coffee flavor.
Notes:
- Extraction Time: Coarse grinding requires a longer extraction time to ensure the full release of coffee flavor.
Practical Operation Recommendations
- Choose Filter Paper: Choose square or cone-shaped filter paper according to your taste preference. For a thicker mouthfeel, choose square filter paper; for a layered taste, choose cone-shaped filter paper.
- Choose Grinding Degree: Adjust the grinding degree according to the coffee beans and filter paper you choose. Medium grind is recommended for very light and dark roast; for Yunnan series, you can choose fine or coarse grind based on the filter paper.
- Control Water Pouring Speed: The speed and method of pouring water are key to brewing hand-drip coffee. Slow water pouring is suitable for square filter paper, while a stable flow rate is suitable for cone-shaped filter paper.
- Adjust Extraction Time: Adjust the extraction time based on the grinding degree and water pouring speed to ensure the optimal release of coffee flavor.
Conclusion
Choosing the right hand-drip coffee grinding degree and filter paper type is a process of exploration. According to the suggestions from Tim of Shallow Taste Ceramics Shop, square filter paper is suitable for concentrated and thick mouthfeel, while cone-shaped filter paper is suitable for dispersed and layered flavors. The choice of grinding degree depends on your taste preference and brewing habits. Ultimately, the quality of coffee is very subjective, and finding the brewing method that suits you best is the most important.
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