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Can you make coffee with cola? Is hand-brewed coffee and iced coke good?

Can you make coffee with cola? Is hand-brewed coffee and iced coke good?

A friend said: "You know what? I heard that cola can be used to make coffee." Qian Jie (thought to himself): This person is not stupid! How can you add everything to coffee... But what I never expected was that after searching the Internet, I actually found this method. Although I don't know who "developed" it, it really did.

Should the direction of hand-brewed coffee circle be from inside out or from outside to inside? How to teach the size of the coffee circle

Should the direction of hand-brewed coffee circle be from inside out or from outside to inside? How to teach the size of the coffee circle

Yesterday, a customer came to Qianjie store to buy coffee beans and asked a very tricky question: Should the flow direction of hand-brewed coffee and water in circles be from inside to outside or from outside to inside? Do different routes have an effect on the taste of coffee brewing? Many people may think that there is no need to exaggerate making coffee. Simply pouring water can do it.

How to taste the flavor of hand-brewed coffee during the high, medium and low temperature stages? What temperature is the best to drink black coffee?

How to taste the flavor of hand-brewed coffee during the high, medium and low temperature stages? What temperature is the best to drink black coffee?

Coffee tasting is like wine tasting. There are always some industry tricks. When we drink a cup of fine coffee, there are naturally many different perspectives to analyze its quality. For example, the difference between hot and cold coffee is a relatively simple entry point. Many baristas like to say when describing a certain bean,"When it is hot... medium temperatures will be cold...

How do newbies learn to make coffee? Z-shaped one-knife flow brewing method Hand-brewed coffee segmented extraction parameters, techniques and skills sharing

How do newbies learn to make coffee? Z-shaped one-knife flow brewing method Hand-brewed coffee segmented extraction parameters, techniques and skills sharing

Recently, Qianjie has always been exposed to a new style of cooking-"Z-shaped one-knife flow". Because the technique is very special, many people follow it and reproduce it at home. After playing, some people felt that the coffee extracted using the Z-shaped knife flow was relatively stable and very friendly to novices; many players also thought that its operation was not simple, and

Why is the flow rate of hand-brewed coffee sometimes fast and sometimes slow? Relationship between coffee bean hardness and altitude roasting method

Why is the flow rate of hand-brewed coffee sometimes fast and sometimes slow? Relationship between coffee bean hardness and altitude roasting method

If you often read Qianjie's articles, you should not be too unfamiliar with the brewing time of "2 minutes". It is a reference value based on countless extraction experiences in the past and can help us determine the speed of the flow rate. Recently, a friend bought a bunch of different types of beans at a Qianjie store and asked curiously: Every time he presses

Hand-brewed coffee powder pit judges extraction problem What is the reason why coffee grounds are layered? How to solve the problem?

Hand-brewed coffee powder pit judges extraction problem What is the reason why coffee grounds are layered? How to solve the problem?

Many people like to take pictures of freshly brewed powder pits and leave messages to Qianjie: "Is the coffee brewed like this good? "70% of the final taste of a cup of coffee is influenced by the coffee beans themselves, and 30% comes from water and multiple key parameters. Because of this, people often say: As long as the coffee beans are good, make sure they are fresh, and you can brew them casually.

The influence of the thickness of the hand-brewed coffee powder bed on the extraction taste! What is the difference between a flat bottom and a conical V60 filter cup?

The influence of the thickness of the hand-brewed coffee powder bed on the extraction taste! What is the difference between a flat bottom and a conical V60 filter cup?

"Why do filter cups of different shapes have different brewing effects?""Why is a single filter cup more suitable for brewing 15g of coffee powder?""Why is the coffee brewed with a large amount of powder not so good?"... The above are all what Qian Jie shared in previous articles. although these

Why is the hand-brewed single coffee that has a faint taste and no aroma? Shallow and deep-roasted coffee brewing parameters!

Why is the hand-brewed single coffee that has a faint taste and no aroma? Shallow and deep-roasted coffee brewing parameters!

Friends often report that although the coffee they brewed tasted quite good, it never felt as delicious as it tasted in a coffee shop. The aroma is not so strong and the flavor is not so obvious, so I asked Qianjie how to improve it. If you use the same coffee bean and wash it yourself

How to make hand-brewed coffee out of a uniform pit? What is the reason for the flat bed of fine coffee brewing powder?

How to make hand-brewed coffee out of a uniform pit? What is the reason for the flat bed of fine coffee brewing powder?

Many friends habitually observe the powder bed every time after making coffee. If the powder bed in the filter cup presents a beautiful and regular potholes, that is, the coffee powder is evenly distributed and then has a certain depression, then you will subconsciously think that this cup of coffee should taste good; but if the powder bed is very flat

Why does the 92°C hot water used to make coffee not come out at 92°C? How much water should I use to make hand-brewed coffee?

Why does the 92°C hot water used to make coffee not come out at 92°C? How much water should I use to make hand-brewed coffee?

For coffee making, water temperature is a crucial extraction parameter. Its height affects the dissolution rate of coffee flavor substances during making, so when making coffee, we pay special attention to the control of water temperature. But does everyone know? In many cases, the water temperature we set before brewing is not actually

Hand-brewed coffee brewing plan, stirring method, parameters and steps to share! Recommended for making coffee beans by making ice cream!

Hand-brewed coffee brewing plan, stirring method, parameters and steps to share! Recommended for making coffee beans by making ice cream!

There is a special brewing method in the making of hand-brewed coffee, called "stirring method". This is a special method that adds external force to stir the coffee powder bed during the brewing process. Qianjie also often shares it in articles. The reason why the stirring method was mentioned is because a friend asked about Qianjie coffee beans today when buying Qianjie coffee beans.

Is single-piece hand-brewed coffee better or brewed with ice? Taste the flavor characteristics of fine coffee!

Is single-piece hand-brewed coffee better or brewed with ice? Taste the flavor characteristics of fine coffee!

If you have ever asked a barista in a coffee shop this question: "If you want a flavor, choose hot or cold coffee? "Naqian Street believes that the answer to the question is without exception, and the barista will recommend it hot. Not just coffee shops, many friends will also ask Qianjie about buying coffee beans at Qianjie stores.

How long is the best taste period for hand-brewed high-quality coffee beans? Can coffee beans still be drunk after the taste period?

How long is the best taste period for hand-brewed high-quality coffee beans? Can coffee beans still be drunk after the taste period?

As we all know, roasted cooked coffee beans have a taste appreciation period in addition to the shelf life. The so-called tasting period refers to the best tasting period. Using the coffee beans during this period of time can be used to create delicious coffee with very rich layers and outstanding flavors, so generally everyone will strive for coffee beans to enjoy the taste.

What is the reason why hand-brewed coffee tastes bland? What is the proportion of water used to make shallow coffee powder?

What is the reason why hand-brewed coffee tastes bland? What is the proportion of water used to make shallow coffee powder?

When it comes to "the brewed coffee tastes very light," many friends may immediately think that it is because too much water is used to brew. A friend had the same idea yesterday, but when he tried to reduce the amount of water used for brewing, he found that the coffee tasted still not strong, so he asked Qian Jie about it.

Italian hand-brewed coffee bean blending skills and proportion methods to share! Single coffee liquor mixing production parameters!

Italian hand-brewed coffee bean blending skills and proportion methods to share! Single coffee liquor mixing production parameters!

Be reasonable! Qian Jie believes that "matching" can really be called a very interesting "artistic creation." Because whether it is tea or coffee, we can combine it to create a unique taste and taste that a single product does not have. So when we get tired of drinking a certain item, we use a matching method to break the item.

Why does hand-brewed espresso appear salty? How to adjust for insufficient coffee extraction?

Why does hand-brewed espresso appear salty? How to adjust for insufficient coffee extraction?

Yesterday, a friend reported to Qianjie when buying coffee beans that the coffee he brewed would occasionally have a light salty taste and asked if this was a normal phenomenon. To be reasonable, although we usually only talk about the taste of coffee around sweet, sour and bitter, in fact, there will also be salty taste in coffee. Because coffee beans

What is the difference between American Italian concentrated cold extract hand-brewed coffee? What is black coffee?

What is the difference between American Italian concentrated cold extract hand-brewed coffee? What is black coffee?

As we all know, black coffee is a general term, which refers to coffee made without adding other materials other than water and coffee, such as American, cold extract, Italian espresso, hand-brewed coffee, etc., which are all members of black coffee. Although they are all made from water and coffee, different methods will give the coffee a completely different texture

How to sip hand-brewed single-piece coffee tasting method? Teach you hand-in-hand to taste coffee flavor characteristics!

How to sip hand-brewed single-piece coffee tasting method? Teach you hand-in-hand to taste coffee flavor characteristics!

"Swoosh ~ In the coffee shop, we can occasionally hear some guests making such noises while drinking coffee. The reason why this sound occurs is because the taster uses a drinking method called "sipping". Although it sounds a little "rude", it still

Is the bitterness of hand-brewed coffee insufficient or excessive? Light roast coffee brewing parameter plan steps!

Is the bitterness of hand-brewed coffee insufficient or excessive? Light roast coffee brewing parameter plan steps!

Yesterday, a friend reported to Qian Street when buying beans that the coffee he made with a certain bean was always very astringent, but this would not happen to other beans. He asked Qian Street if this was caused by the quality of the coffee beans. To be reasonable, low-quality coffee beans can indeed easily rush out coffee with obvious astringency. but a

What is the grinding degree used for coffee beans with different roasting degrees? Recommended grinding degree of hand-brewed coffee!

What is the grinding degree used for coffee beans with different roasting degrees? Recommended grinding degree of hand-brewed coffee!

Since there is no way to refine the grinding degree of coffee beans to a specific value, and the scales and grinding qualities of different bean grinders are different, we will measure an approximate grinding degree of coffee powder through a No. 20 sieve., so that we can better communicate and exchange information between colleagues. and then some friends were using it.

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