Differences in coffee preparation
There are different types of coffee brewing that differ in the way the coffee is prepared. Some of the most popular methods are:
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Filter coffee: This is the most commonly used method of preparing coffee. The coffee powder is placed in a paper or metal filter and hot water is poured over it. The coffee that has passed through is filtered into a cup or pot. Here you can find our Coffee Pirates filter coffees
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French Press: This is a manual method where the coffee powder is placed in a carafe and hot water is poured over it. After a certain time, a plunger is pressed down to separate the coffee powder from the liquid. to the Brew Guide French Press
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Espresso: This is one of the most sophisticated methods of preparing coffee. Espresso is produced by forcing hot water through very finely ground coffee powder. The resulting coffee is very strong and has a dense crema (foam) on the surface. The Coffee Pirates Espressi
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Moka Pot: It is an Italian method in which hot water is forced through coffee powder in a lower container and pressed through a funnel into an upper container where the coffee is collected. Instructions
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Cold Brew: It is a method in which coffee beans are slowly extracted with cold water over a long period of time of at least 12 hours. The coffee has a lower acidity and a sweeter taste compared to hot coffee. Everything you need can be found here
Each method has its own advantages and peculiarities and some methods require special equipment or knowledge to achieve the best possible quality of coffee.
