Delicious continuous brewing of ear-hanging coffee

▲ newspaper invited Hu Yuanzheng (right), Hou Guoquan (middle) and Zhang Zhonglun to evaluate the market for ear-hanging filter coffee.

▲ in a busy day, as long as a simple brew, give yourself a gap, have a good cup of coffee.

The coffee craze is feverish in Taiwan. Bernardson and Brown Coffee, which are mainly canned seasoned coffee, have launched ear-linked follicular coffee to open up new markets, including Mister Donut and DUNKIN' DONUTS, and the market is even more lively.

In order to explore the flavor characteristics of these new coffee products, this newspaper invited Hou Guoquan, champion of the Taiwan Coffee Masters in 2005 and 2007, Hu Yuanzheng, and Coffee 4Mano Zhang Zhonglun, professional bean bakers from TASTER'S COFFEE, to participate in the trial drink and taste one by one in the brewing way suggested by the manufacturer, so as to solve the mystery of flavor.

Hou Guoquan said that the flavor of coffee mainly comes from raw beans and roasting, but the right brewing can get the best flavor, and only if manufacturers have a clear explanation can consumers have a basis.

Take this trial product ​​ as an example, each bag can brew about 150ml coffee, which may be slightly insufficient for consumers who are accustomed to using mugs or thermos (with a capacity of more than 300ml).

Hu Yuanzheng said that Arabica beans and Robesta beans are the main coffee beans in the world, with a yield ratio of about 7:3. Arabica beans are more expensive and Roberta is cheaper.

The caffeine content of Roberta is nearly twice as high as that of Arabica. Generally speaking, Arabica beans are more fruity, while Roberta has the wheat flavor of cereals. He affirmed the attitude of some manufacturers in revealing the origin of the original beans, and even the information on varieties and recipes.

Zhang Zhonglun said that the test method is to put the ear-hanging filter coffee on the cup, put on the electronic scale, return to zero, brew according to the packaging instructions, and see the amount of water injected from the weight change. In addition to drinking with soup, the coffee concentration was also measured by electronic instruments. The results showed that Mister Donut was the highest (1.12) and Benazon's classic Blue Mountain flavor was the lowest (0.98).

■ Brown Rainforest Alliance certified beans

★ Origin: made in Brazil, Taiwan

★ internal capacity: 10g / pack

★ price: 25 yuan per pack, 10 packs per box

★ suggests brewing: first inject a small amount of hot water, soak the coffee powder, let it stand for 10 seconds, and then slowly inject hot water to 150ml.

★ evaluation results: slightly sour taste, with citrus flavor, as well as hazelnut, walnut, chocolate taste, the taste is heavy, clean without miscellaneous flavor, enough concentration, fully demonstrate the characteristics of Brazilian coffee. It can be brewed in the suggested way.

■ Benazon classic Blue Mountain flavor

★ origin: unmarked original bean origin, made in Taiwan

★ internal capacity: 8g / bag

★ price: 30 yuan per pack, 5 packs per box

★ suggested brewing method: slowly pour hot water into the filter bag, steam for about 30 seconds, and then add 2 or 3 times of hot water to brew with 150ml.

★ evaluation results: with nut flavor, in addition to the light aroma of chocolate, mixed with the aroma of grain, due to a small amount (8 grams), coarse grinding, quick infiltration, water can not be too much, soak before drinking.

■ Brown UTZ CERTIFIED Certification Bean

★ Origin: Honduras, made in Taiwan

★ internal capacity: 10g / pack

★ price: 25 yuan per pack, 10 packs per box

★ suggests brewing: first inject a small amount of hot water, soak the coffee powder, let it stand for 10 seconds, and then slowly inject hot water to 150ml.

★ evaluation results: there is a fruit acid tone, apricot, plum sour taste among them, with some pink chocolate flavor, the finish rhyme is a little astringent taste.

■ Benazon classic Mantenin flavor

★ origin: unmarked original bean origin, made in Taiwan

★ internal capacity: 8g / bag

★ price: 30 yuan per pack, 5 packs per box

★ suggested brewing method: slowly pour hot water into the filter bag, steam for about 30 seconds, then add 2 to 3 times of hot water, single packet with 150ml brewing.

★ evaluation results: with Indonesian origin flavor, Robusta flavor, no acidity, but with chocolate and cereal aromas.

■ Mister Donut SUNNY MAYA Sunshine Maya

★ Origin: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, made in Taiwan

★ internal capacity: 10g / pack

★ price: 25 yuan per package, sold in a single package

★ recommends brewing: use 180 to 200ml of hot water and inject water for 2 to 3 times. Soak the coffee powder for 30 seconds for the first time, and then inject the remaining hot water.

★ evaluation results: beans are deeply roasted, chocolate flavor appears at the entrance, simple, there is no bad taste, people who like bitter coffee will like it, but because it is not sour or astringent, ordinary people can also add milk and sugar to drink.

■ DUNKIN' handy bag of ground coffee

★ Origin: Brazil, Central and South America, 100% Arabica coffee beans, made in Taiwan

★ internal capacity: 10g / pack

★ price: 22 yuan per pack, 12 packs per box (about 6.4% discount)

★ suggests brewing: first inject 20ml of hot water (92C) to moisten the coffee powder, stay for 15 seconds, and then inject 160ml to 180ml of hot water 3 to 4 times according to your preference.

★ evaluation results: no acidity, is the flavor of the United States, cream, nuts, chocolate taste, suitable for coffee lovers who do not like sour taste.