Brewing a flawless cup of speciality coffee at home is both an art and a rewarding ritual. With a few simple techniques and quality coffee beans from Muse Coffee Roaster, you can enjoy a café-quality brew right in your own kitchen. This guide walks you through essential tips on grind size, water temperature, and pouring to help perfect your hand drip coffee.
Choosing the Right Grind Size
The grind size plays a crucial role in extraction. For pour-over coffee, a medium grind— similar in texture to sea salt—is ideal. Too fine, and your coffee may taste bitter due to over-extraction; too coarse, and it may be weak and under-extracted. If you’re uncertain, start with medium grind and adjust based on brewing time and taste.
Water Temperature and Quality
Water temperature is key in releasing coffee’s fiavours without scalding the grounds. Aim for water between 90°C to 96°C (just off the boil). If you don’t have a thermometer, simply boil water and let it rest for about 30 seconds before pouring. Always use fresh, filtered water for the best results.
Step-by-Step Pour-Over Method
1. Preheat your equipment: Pour hot water through your pour-over dripper and into your cup to warm them. Discard the rinsing water.
2. Prepare the coffee: Measure 15-20g of Muse Coffee Roaster’s freshly ground coffee and place it in a rinsed paper filter.
3. Bloom the coffee: Start by pouring about twice the amount of water to coffee (e.g., 40g water for 20g coffee) in a circular motion to fully wet the grounds. Let it bloom for 20-30 seconds to release trapped CO2.
4. Begin pouring: Slowly pour the remaining water (about 250ml total) in steady concentric circles, avoiding pouring directly onto the filter’s sides. Aim for a total brew time of about 2-3 minutes for optimal flavour extraction.
5. Serve and enjoy: Once the water has drained through, remove the dripper and enjoy your perfectly brewed cup of hand drip coffee.
Elevate Your Home Brewing with Muse Coffee Roaster
Our single-origin beans are specially roasted to highlight the fiavours unique to each region, whether it’s fruity notes from Ethiopia or rich chocolate tones from Colombia. Using Muse Coffee Roaster beans ensures you start your brew with the freshest and most fiavoursome coffee possible.
Tips for Consistency
• Use a digital scale to measure coffee and water precisely.
• Maintain a steady pour speed for even extraction.
• Adjust grind size slightly if the brew time is too short or too long; shorter times mean grind finer, longer times mean coarser.
By mastering these simple yet essential steps with Muse Coffee Roaster’s premium beans, bringing the café experience home is easy and enjoyable. Happy brewing!