Guide for the selection and purchase of hand-made coffee pots | what are the key points for the selection and purchase of hand-made pots _ Japanese brand recommendations for hand-made coffee pots

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Coffee is a necessity for many people. Whether it is a refreshing morning or a cup of dessert in the afternoon, the mellow taste makes people feel happy and comfortable. And now more and more coffee lovers tend to brew their own coffee, in addition to making taste adjustments according to their own preferences, but also have fun. Among them, hand-brewed coffee is the most popular, hand-brewed pot + filter cup can be brewed, equipment costs relative to coffee machine to save a lot, but do you know whether the quality of hand-brewed pot will affect the taste of coffee? If you want to rush out a cup of good coffee, the choice of hand-made pot can not be careless!

Key points of hand flushing pot purchase: spout, material, heating method, water flow speed, heat preservation

Current velocity

First of all, we must look at the "water flow speed" and "water output" of the hand-washed pot. Everyone is accustomed to different water speeds. Some people prefer fast and large quantities, while others are afraid of overflowing and prefer slow flow rates. The design of the outlet is the key to affecting the flow rate, so it is recommended that you first judge whether you can master the flow rate and the feel of the water output, here it is recommended that beginners start with a pot with slow flow rate and stable water output.

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The shape and diameter of the spout will affect the way the water flows, and the strength and speed of the water column will also affect the taste of coffee. There are mainly three types of hand-washed teapots on the market: narrow-mouthed teapots, sharp-mouthed crane-mouthed teapots, wide-mouthed crane-mouthed teapots, flat-mouthed wide-mouthed teapots and big-mouthed birds. "Crane mouth type" spout stable water flow, water flow is thin,"inclined mouth" spout can be made according to their own feel to change the type of water injection, so the angle of water will be different because of the spout design, novice can not buy the wrong! Generally, when using the hand-flushing pot, the water drop point and the spout are vertical. It is recommended to try to flush it, ask the merchant in detail, or even buy it after the water injection experience.

▲ The narrow-mouthed pot is an entry-level model (left), and the sharp-mouthed crane-mouthed pot has stable water flow control (right)

Wide mouth crane pot suitable for slow osmosis brewing (left), flat wide mouth pot with large water column (middle), large mouth bird suitable for steaming (right)

Material

The material of the hand flushing pot is basically not different, metal and stainless steel are the most common, but attention should be paid to maintenance to avoid rust. Nowadays, more and more brands are also launching enamel materials, which are easier to clean and antibacterial and acid resistant than metals, can retain the most original coffee taste, and have good thermal conductivity, can be heated by gas stoves or ovens, while some are cast with copper, you may see "antibacterial copper Cu+" when buying, which is the best antibacterial material in the world! When choosing a hand-made pot, you can't just make a decision on the aesthetic appearance, you have to take the material into consideration.

Heating method

Not all hand-washing pots are suitable for gas stoves and induction cookers at the same time. It is recommended to understand them before purchasing, and choose according to the heating method used at home. Of course, if you have the conditions to buy an electronic temperature control/insulation of the hand washing pot, it is more convenient.

Thermal insulation

The boiling water temperature will have different cooling rates with the amount of time and water. Usually, we hope that the temperature will always maintain a stable cooling rate, so that we can use the brewing time and water flow rate to control the flavor of coffee. The taste can be stabilized.(Not every cup will drink different shades); although the pot with smaller capacity is very light and easy to take, it is quite difficult to handle the water outlet force, and the insulation effect is also relatively poor, Xiaobian generally recommends the use of 600ml - 900ml capacity, this range of control is usually the best.

After explaining the key points of hand washing pot purchase, the next step is to select the brand.

There are many coffee appliance brands in various countries in the world, and even in recent years, many high-quality appliance brands have emerged in China, but in order to avoid advertising suspicion, today Xiaobian will share with you the brand of Japanese hand-washing pot. Japanese brands have always been loved by coffee lovers, quality assurance, design sense, many cafes are also designated to use it! The following are the five most popular brands of hand-made pots in Japan. After reading them, you will know which one to choose--

【Kalita】

Kalita is a leading brand of Japanese coffee utensils. There are many styles of hand-made pots and various spouts. Popular commodities are copper court pots, wave pots and big-billed bird pots.

【HARIO】

Although HARIO is not a brand dedicated to coffee equipment, but their cloud stainless steel fine mouth hand flush pot popularity is super high, very suitable for beginners, the price is also cheap!

【KINTO】

Minimalism is KINTO's biggest feature, with a delicate balance between the handle and spout, and a narrow spout that precisely controls the pour position.

【BALMUDA The Pot】

BALMUDA is a brand of small kitchen appliances. In addition to the high popularity of bread machines and ovens, hand-washing pots are also key commodities. It can be heated conveniently and safely by plugging in electricity.

[Moon Rabbit Seal]

If you are looking for enamel hand-made pots, Moon Rabbit Seal is definitely the first choice brand. Retro style with bright colors, not in use on the table is also very textured, but also can be directly placed on the gas stove heating yo!

PS: Do you know what the English name of the hand-washing pot is?

Although some dictionaries translate words like "narrow mouthed pot" and "thin mouthed pot" into Chinglish, the words commonly used in Europe and America are "Pour Over Kettle,""Pouring Kettle,""Pour Over Coffee Kettle," or "Drip Kettle."

You didn't expect to learn so much about making coffee by hand, did you? As the saying goes,"If you want to do a good job, you must sharpen your tools." It is very important to have a pair of hand-made pots, otherwise no matter how good the coffee is, it will not taste the purest taste. I hope that through the above arrangement, coffee lovers will know more about hand-made pots and find the one that suits them as desired!

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