American machine, siphon kettle, French pressure kettle, hand punch, Italian machine, mocha kettle. Which is better?

People often ask questions:

Do different brewing methods need to be matched with different coffee beans? What's the difference between using an American machine and using a siphon pot to make the same kind of coffee beans? Which appliance is the best to make coffee at home?

In order to answer these questions, Mr. Cha has already started to write the first coffee masterpiece in my life. Don't be in a hurry. I believe it won't take three or five years. Sorry, answer the question first!

Before giving the answer, let's take a look at the performance of each way in all aspects.

Flavor release

Among so many ways, the best one for flavor is French pressure, which can completely present the original appearance of coffee. Next, hand flushing, siphon and American coffee maker also performed well.

And when you choose a thick spaghetti machine and mocha pot, it means that you need to give up the presentation of the most delicate and fragile aromas of coffee beans.

Rich degree

The coffee concentration from the siphon pot is about the same as that of hand brewing, while the French pressure is slightly thicker. The mocha pot is the way to get the concentration closest to the espresso machine.

Sweet, sour and bitter

If you don't like bitter coffee, it may be a little bit better to use the siphon pot and the caramel pot. You asked for it.

Hand-made, American and Italian machines all have a higher performance of fruit acid than bitterness, while the siphon pot has lower acidity and good sweetness, while French pressure will be very balanced and sweet.

Taste presentation

In terms of the alcohol thickness of the entrance, the stronger the coffee is, the thicker the taste is. Italian thickeners and French presses drink the most mellow.

The alcohol thickness of American machine and hand punch is obviously weaker.

Lazy cancer preference

American machine and French pressure is undoubtedly the most simple, pour powder, pour water, the amount of change is not much, but when cleaning, the French pressure filter is easy to get stuck in fine powder, may make you spend more time brushing. And the American machine is as easy to clean, of course, hand flushing, as long as the coffee grounds and filter paper into the dustbin!

For siphon pots, mocha pots and Italian machines, I just want to say one word: trouble, trouble! Not only are the variables difficult to control, but cleaning up is also an exhausting Virgo rhythm.

Minced hand index

The least painful thing to buy is French pressure, which is simply a tea maker. As for the Italian thickener, it must be a must for Tuhao, and the chopping hand index is on the table. Do not think that the siphon kettle must be more expensive if it is amazing. In fact, there are many hand-punching tools and grinder pots pay attention to workmanship. The cost of these brewing methods is about the same.

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So, question and answer time...

Which brewing method is the best?

You think I would say: each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Is it?

You are wrong! Mr. Cha likes French pressing best.

Because. Let's take a look at the pros and cons of various brewing methods.

Hand punch

Pros: it seems to have a sense of ritual and fun. It can be said that the way of brewing is completely controlled by people, and we can use fine flow, coarse flow, large impact, long time, short time, and all kinds of variables are under control. And easy to clean!

Disadvantages: poor stability (because there are too many variables), so it is the least easy to use and learn.

Siphon

Pros: it looks more ceremonial. The way of stirring and the power of stirring will affect the flavor.

Disadvantages: for beginners, it is also difficult to master stability, what is more difficult to master is the water temperature of coffee, when to plug in the pot, and what is the water temperature from the water to the pot, it takes a lot of experiments and experience to accumulate stable conclusions. And it's made of glass, so it's easy to break.

American coffee machine

Advantages: easy to clean and easy to use.

Disadvantages: the water temperature of the machine is unstable and the spray head is not wide enough, so that the coffee powder can not be extracted properly. And good machines are usually more expensive.

French pressure

Pros: Super simple! The fault tolerance rate is very high, that is to say, you can easily brew a cup of professional coffee, as long as there are good coffee beans, freshly ground coffee powder, the right water temperature, you can completely present the original appearance of the coffee. And it can release oil to a great extent, giving us a smoother taste when we drink it.

Cons: there will be some fine powder, and some people will think that the coffee is not clear enough (but for me, this kind of coffee has not been retouched, almost 100% reflects the original appearance of the coffee! (another serious disadvantage: good coffee must be used.

Mocha pot

Advantages: in addition to brewing very strong coffee, there seems to be no other advantages. Ah, also, the mocha pot is changeable in shape and can be collected as a decoration.

Disadvantages: it is difficult to control the temperature, it is difficult to control the time of water passing through coffee powder, and it is difficult to make good coffee stably.

Italian coffee maker

Pros: looks like a huge professional. In addition to making familiar drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, most importantly, drinking espresso will have a superior feel~.

Disadvantages: too many variables, it is difficult to produce stably. And complete maintenance is required every day. The key point is that the price of bean grinder and coffee maker is more than ten times that of hand-made utensils!

What kind of pot goes with what beans?

To this question, I just want to say: bullshit!

Different brewing methods do pay attention to the ratio of coffee powder to water, but as long as it is a good coffee bean, with the right parameters, any way can make a good cup of coffee.

The ratio of powder to water in different brewing methods:

Comparison of grinding thickness of coffee powder with different brewing methods:

The conclusion is: no matter which way you use, go grind the coffee beans!