Coffee is the lifeblood of many people. It gets them going in the morning and keeps them going throughout the day. Whether you’re a coffee lover or not, there’s no denying that coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world.
But there’s no denying that ordering coffee from a cafe day after day can quickly get expensive. That’s why more and more people are opting to brew their coffee at home. Not only is it cheaper in the long run, but you can also customize your coffee to your taste.
There are so many beans from different countries worldwide to choose from and taste. And that’s what makes brewing at home so exciting. There’s so much to taste and explore. You can also experiment with different brewing methods to find the perfect cup of coffee. And the best part is that you can do it in the comfort of your home!
Let’s start your coffee home brewing journey by finding which brew method works the best for you and your taste.
Here are some of the most popular ways to brew coffee at home:
Drip Coffee Maker
If you don’t want to fuss with your coffee too much and want to wake up to a quick and good cup of joe, then an automatic drip coffee maker will fit you well. It’s one of, if not the most popular, ways to brew coffee at home.
To use a drip coffee maker, put ground coffee into the filter basket and add water to the reservoir. The machine will do the rest for you. It will heat the water and drip it over your grounds, extracting all the delicious flavors and aromas from your coffee.
The finished product? An excellent warm mug of standard brewed coffee will be better than any instant coffee you’ll ever have.
French Press
The French press is the most simple brewing method that anyone can do at home with just a few tools. All you need is a French press, ground coffee, and hot water.
Add the coffee grounds to the press pot and pour hot water to brew. Stir gently and let the coffee steep for 4 minutes. Then, place the plunger on top of the pot and press down slowly. It’s easy to use and can serve enough coffee for you and a few guests, depending on what size french press you get.
Pour-Over
The pour-over method is pouring over hot water onto ground coffee to brew. It’s a manual brewing method that gives you more control over coffee-making.
Pour-over brewing can be as simple or complex as you want it to be, depending on what you want to get out of your coffee beans. You only need a pour-over dripper, paper filter, coffee grounds, and hot water.
To brew, start by wetting your coffee filter with hot water. That will help take away some of the paper taste from your filters. Then, add the coffee grounds to the cone and slowly pour hot water over it in a circular motion. Pour just enough to wet the coffee grounds and let the coffee bloom. Then, pour hot water until you reach the desired amount of coffee you want to drink. Let the coffee drip into your mug or carafe, and enjoy!
Aeropress
The Aeropress is a coffee brewing device that uses a plunger to press hot water through ground coffee beans. It’s simple to use and only requires a few tools: an Aeropress, Aeropress filters, ground coffee, and hot water.
To use an Aeropress, you’ll need the device itself, an AeroPress filter, ground coffee, and hot water. Add the coffee grounds to the chamber and pour hot water over it. Stir gently and press down on the plunger. Press slowly until all the hot water goes through the coffee grounds and into your mug. Afterward, taste the coffee; if it’s too strong, you can adjust its taste by adding water.
Espresso Machines
Most people enjoy coffee with milk, like a cappuccino or a latte. However, it can be challenging to create them without a fully automatic coffee machine with a grinder and milk frother for the perfect brewing method.
Fully automatic espresso machines are more expensive than other brewing methods but are worth the investment if you drink milk-based coffee drinks often. The built-in grinder will help you grind coffee beans consistently for even extraction, while the milk frother will help you create textured milk that’s perfect for coffee milk drinks.
Final Thoughts
There are many ways to brew coffee at home, but these are some of the most popular methods. No matter which brewing method you choose, make sure to use fresh coffee beans and filtered water for the best-tasting cup of coffee. Because no matter how good your brewer is, if you use lousy coffee beans, you’ll get bad coffee. So make sure that you use good quality coffee beans.
