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What is the ratio parameter of concentrate and water for American coffee? What coffee beans are suitable for making Italian black coffee

Published: 2026-05-18 Author:

Last Updated: 2026/05/18, If you want to make a good cup of American coffee, Qianjie believes that most people will think of what coffee beans to use and how to extract it immediately, because the quality of espresso is closely related to the quality of American coffee. There is nothing wrong with this! This is indeed the case. But as we all know, American coffee is made from espresso

If you want to make a good cup of American coffee, Qianjie believes that most people will think of what coffee beans to use and how to extract it immediately, because the quality of espresso is closely related to the quality of American coffee.

There is nothing wrong with this! This is indeed the case. But as we all know, American coffee is made from espresso and water. In addition to espresso, the choice of water is actually very important! Why is that? Because the vast majority of ingredients in a cup of American coffee is water! Whether the water is used well, how much it is used, what is the temperature of the water... These are all questions we need to consider when making a delicious American cup. Even if it's all water, under different choices, the American coffee produced will really have completely different performances. So today, Qianjie came to share with you what are the key points of water used to make American coffee!

1. Water Quality We all know that coffees flushed with different water qualities will be different because of the different mineral composition/quantity in their bodies. Although most of the water in American coffee will not be extracted, its water quality will also have a great impact on the texture of the coffee, because as Qian Jie said, water accounts for a very, very large proportion of American coffee. Water of different water qualities has different tastes. If you have compared water from different sources, you will find that the taste of water also has different differences such as "clear","soft", or "dry and hard". Again, what makes this difference is the minerals in the water.

Although water does not seem to contain any substances, in fact, there are many minerals in its body that we usually find difficult to see. For example, ions such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium determine the texture of water. The higher or lower mineral content determines the hardness and hardness of the water. The more minerals there are in the water, the harder the water quality will be, and vice versa, the softer it will be. Just like the water we use to brew coffee, minerals are best present in moderation! The presence of appropriate amounts of minerals can increase the taste experience of water and make the water have a full and smooth taste; but if the content is too much, the water will feel a little dry and hard, or bitter and astringent, and there will be a "rough" feeling.

In addition, different treatment processes will also bring completely different textures to the water. For example, tap water that has not been filtered will leave excess chlorine after being disinfected, and we can clearly taste it with a "chemical taste." If it is filtered or otherwise treated water, it will have a completely different taste. So we can learn that the choice of water is also very important for American coffee! If you want to make American coffee taste fuller, taste clearer, and have obvious sweetness, then in addition to the control of coffee beans and extraction, we can also pay attention to the water used. It's best to use filtered tap water or some brand of water you usually prefer. The water quality is slightly softer and not too hard. The American coffee made in this way will be fuller! There are many choices, you can choose for yourself ~

Second, the amount of water is the amount of water used. There is actually not much to introduce about the amount of water, because the amount or amount of water determines the concentration of coffee. The more water you add to the espresso, the lower the concentration of the coffee and the lighter the taste will be, and vice versa, the stronger it will be.

Therefore, the amount of water or the amount of water can be determined according to your own taste preferences. For example, Qianjie prefers strong coffee, so it does not add too much water when making American coffee. Take Qianjie as an example. When Qianjie uses the Qianjie classic Italian blend of mid-deep roasting in the bean list to make American coffee, the ratio of coffee to water will be 1:4.

The American coffee made in this way not only has enough concentration, it can bring a strong taste and full taste, but also has outstanding flavor. You can obviously drink the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and nuts. It is very good.

3. Water Temperature If you make hot American, you can actually pay attention to the water temperature. Because the temperature of coffee will affect the sensitivity of our taste buds. When the temperature of coffee is higher, the slower our taste buds are to perceive the taste and cannot quickly identify the taste in the coffee. Vice versa. So when making hot American coffee, we can pay attention to the water temperature according to our needs, so that we can make the ideal American coffee ~

For example, if you want customers to quickly drink the taste of coffee after getting it, the water temperature can be controlled to around 65°C. This is a better temperature at the entrance and does not burn the mouth, allowing guests to taste the full picture of the coffee as soon as possible; but if the guests are not drinking coffee so fast or need to have a waiting time for delivery, then the water temperature of the American coffee water can be slightly higher, around 75°C. In this way, when the customer takes it, it will be at the right temperature, and the coffee will not get cold too quickly after being placed for a long time.

So the above is all the content shared on Qianjie this time. Through the above sharing, you should know that the water used for coffee can also be very particular. As for how to choose, it all depends on everyone's own preferences ~

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