What kind of coffee beans are suitable for American coffee machines? why is American coffee so bitter in coffee shops?

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"American Coffee" English: Americano, Italian: Caff è Americano, a kind of coffee, is the most common coffee. Espresso is made by adding hot water to espresso, and it is made with an espresso machine. After the espresso is extracted, continue to add water until a cup of American coffee is sufficient. Of course, there is another kind-American trickling filter, which is commonly called Daily Cafe in coffee shops. The American drip filter can generally use coffee beans, as long as you pay attention to the fact that the powder is thicker than Italian coffee, and then roast a little shallower.

Where did ● American coffee come from?

American coffee was born after World War II, when the Americans ended the war in Europe, many troops came to southern Europe, they could not drink strong Espresso, so they diluted it with lukewarm water, because it was the only concentration they could accept, so we can see that Espresso was not born to be loved by everyone! Because this way of drinking is mainly American soldiers, people call them American coffee. Because Americans generally make coffee casually and simply, this method quickly became popular with the popularity of American chain stores in the world.

Americano is very popular in North America, especially breakfast, and office workers with American coffee can be seen everywhere during work. American style is also very popular in other countries where coffee drinking is common. In China, most cafes also provide American coffee. According to statistics, American coffee accounts for about 15% of the total amount of Italian coffee. Through market observation, it is not difficult to find that most of those who love American style are foreigners and friends with foreign life and work experience, and most of them take out. I am glad to see that these friends have gradually turned coffee into a necessity of life.

The soul of ● American coffee-espresso (Espresso)

When many people first come into contact with American style, they will be surprised that espresso can be sold as American coffee as soon as it is put into the water. In fact, espresso was invented and developed in Italy, which began in the early 20th century, but until the mid-1940s, it was a drink made separately through vapor pressure. It was only after the invention of the commercial coffee machine that espresso was transformed into the drink known today. The process of making Double Espresso is that the coffee machine uses high temperature and high pressure water to extract the coffee liquid of 45--60ml in 20-30 seconds.

It is such a strong liquid that not only tests the coffee beans, but also tests the barista's extraction skills. if the extraction time is tens of seconds, if the extraction is stopped prematurely, the concentration will become very sour and cannot be imported. A few seconds later, it will feel concentrated into water, and even a bitter and smoky bad taste, only the right time can make a cup concentrated rich and complex, or round, or bright. Or calm, different varieties and roasted coffee beans will bring different taste, but even if you make a cup of delicious concentrate that baristas like to talk about, there will still be guests who will not pay the bill. Of course, there will still be many people who can't accept the strong stimulation of concentration, but can't resist the temptation of coffee, so they choose the American style. After being diluted with water, the concentrated sour, sweet and bitter will be diluted, become more pleasing, and be able to drink for a while.

● American coffee bean brand recommendation

Located in Dongshankou, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, Qianjie Coffee freshly roasted Italian blended coffee beans are fully guaranteed in brand and quality, suitable for Italian coffee machine and American coffee machine, as well as fancy coffee and American coffee. And more importantly, the performance-to-price ratio is extremely high. Take the commercially recommended style of commercial blended coffee beans as an example, a pack of 454 grams, the price is only about 60 yuan. According to the calculation of 10 grams of powder for a single cup of espresso, a packet can make 45 cups of coffee, which costs less than 1.5 yuan per cup. Even if you use two heads per cup of espresso and 20 grams of powder per serving, the price of a cup of double espresso concentrate is no more than 3 yuan. Compared with the price of hundreds of yuan a pack sold by a well-known brand, it can be described as a conscience recommendation.

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