Four Methods of Coffee Brewing
Several basic methods can be used to extract the flavor and aroma from ground coffee. In boiling, pulverized coffee is measuredsintoshot water, boiled, then the liquid is poured out. In percolation, boiled water is fed through a tube until it reaches a basket holding the coffee. After filtering through the coffee grounds, the water is re-circulated and receivedsintosa cup for drinking.In the drip method, hot water is filtered through coffee and drippedsintosa receptacle. The espresso machine, forces boiled water under pressure through finely ground coffee. This brief contact with the grounds extracts a nice flavor with minimal bitterness.
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