Even with the same coffee beans, the taste of coffee can vary greatly depending on the brewing method. Explore the characteristics and pros and cons of various brewing methods such as immersion, filtration, and pressure. Why not enjoy a cup of delicious coffee at your leisure with the optimal method that suits your taste?

Why does the same coffee bean taste so different?

A cup of Americano brewed from an espresso machine every morning, a leisurely cup of coffee that you must have even in the midst of a busy day, it gives you an energetic start to your day. From the white mocha you enjoy with friends at a cafe near your office to the caramel macchiato you share with your loved one on a date. Coffee is deeply embedded in our lives.

However, there is one question that arises. How can the taste be so different even when using the same coffee beans? For example, even with 'Kenya AA' beans, the taste is vastly different when brewed at home using a dripper compared to when brewed with an espresso machine at a cafe. In fact, the taste of coffee beans extracted using a proper machine varies greatly.

You need to know the coffee brewing method to enjoy it properly

The reason for these diverse flavors lies in the 'brewing method'. In the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, the protagonist says this, "If there are a hundred ways to brew coffee, there are a hundred different tastes."

The best way to understand the taste of coffee beans 100% is to brew them with various methods. Even with the same beans, the taste will differ depending on the ratio of Arabica and Robusta beans, and the flavor will be distinctly different depending on the brewing method used.

Major brewing methods commonly used in Korea

There are three major coffee brewing methods commonly used in Korea.

● Immersion: A method where water is poured over the beans and brewed (e.g., French Press)

● Filtration: A method where ground beans are filtered through a filter (e.g., Drip, Hand Drip)

● Pressure: High temperature and high pressure method using an espresso machine

In particular, the pressure brewing method became popular with the advent of espresso machines. It is characterized by producing a rich and flavorful taste in a short time of 25 seconds. However, you need an expensive professional machine.

Is it impossible to brew coffee with pressure without an espresso machine?

So, is it impossible to drink pressure brewed coffee in a typical household without an espresso machine? Not really. You can use a 'Moka Pot'.

The Moka Pot uses a method where water is poured into the lower boiler, coffee is placed in the middle filter, and it is heated and brewed with pressurized steam. While it doesn't have the same high pressure as a professional machine, it can produce a much stronger taste than drip coffee.

What is the difference in taste between immersion and filtration?

On the other hand, the immersion brewing method, which literally means 'soak and brew', is best represented by the French Press. Since it does not apply pressure like the Moka Pot or espresso, it has the advantage of allowing you to fully enjoy the unique flavor of the beans.

Filtration brewing is best known as 'drip coffee'. It is a method where ground beans are passed through a paper or metal filter to produce a clear and clean taste. The body of the coffee varies depending on the type of filter used.

Discover the best coffee taste through various brewing methods

As you can see, even the same coffee beans can be used to experience a variety of flavors through different brewing methods. The process of finding the optimal method that suits your taste is a journey that all coffee lovers must go through.

Why not try a French Press or Moka Pot at home this evening to savor a unique coffee taste? You might find yourself immersed in the charm of coffee brewed using different brewing methods. Wouldn't this make your cup of coffee even more special?