08/12/2021
Today we did a coffee tasting of different brew methods using the same bean; an Ethiopian Werka (named after the region).
It is really fun to see how these different methods affected the flavour and aroma of the bean. We lined up an Aeropress, Clever Dripper, Fetco (with a UFO spray-head mod!) and french press and ground our beans specifically for each one, brewing each at a 1:16 ratio.
For people at home, we personally recommend some degree of immersion brewing! This means letting the grinds sit with the water for some time. Immersion brewing is generally more forgiving of different settings as it helps with more evenly extracting the coffee. All brews except the Fetco had an immersion brewing element to them.
The impact of paper filters was also really evident. The French press produced the most textured, heavy-bodied cup, while the Clever Dripper provided the most well-rounded, clean finish in our run.
Which brew method do you enjoy the most? ☺
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