Start your morning on
BRIGHT side!
Let's find a brewing method that brightens your morning routine!
Drinking coffee has been linked to many health benefits. Many people
also enjoy the brewing process as it is a great wake to start your day
with a routine.
There are so many different ways that people around the world have
brewed coffee throughout history. Each can bring out different flavor
notes of the beans, or just help get your day started with a fresh kick.
Let's take a look at some of the most popular brewing methods right now.
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Drip
This is probably the common way to brew coffee in the world. This is the method used in every diner, café, and restaurant. It’s the method your grandmother used. Coffee is ground at medium-coarseness and placed in a brewing machine. There are variants in the machines used to brew drip coffee. Some of the more advanced ones will pre-wet the grinds to allow some of the gases to release before the rest of the water is poured on.
Benefits- Easy to use
- Beginner friendly
- Makes large amounts of coffee
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French Press
French press is an easy to operate machine used to make coffee.The coffee it can make is stronger than that produced by other means. A French press has a round jug. This jug can be glass or clear plastic. The jug has a lid and a "plunger". The plunger fits in the jug very well. It usually has some kind of steel or plastic wire, that acts as a filter. Coffee is brewed by placing the coffee and water together, leaving to brew for a few minutes, then pushing the plunger down. This puts the coffee at the bottom of the jug.
Benefits- Taste can be individualized
- Portable
- Cost Effective
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Pour Over
This is one of the most popular ways for making coffee at home. It’s also used in third-wave coffee shops to make single-origin coffee for those that are interested in an Ethiopian, Guatemalan, or another sort of specific type of coffee. This method is great for someone who is starting out making fresh coffee at home and wants to try a more manual brew method.
Benefits- Exceptional flavor
- Taste can be controlled
- Portable
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