Few experiences in the realm of beverage enjoyment rival the sensory journey that a perfectly made cup of coffee offers. For connoisseurs of coffee, the process of making coffee is more than just a daily ritual; it’s an artistic creation that demands to be well balanced in terms of flavor. The founder of North Star Cafe, Devanshi Tripathi, clarified in an interview with HT Lifestyle, “From the meticulousness of drip brewing to the intensity of espresso, the finesse of pour-over to the creativity of Aeropress, the endurance of cold brew to the simplicity of single-serve brewing, there are numerous methods available to elevate humble coffee beans into an extraordinary beverage.”
She noted three distinct methods for making coffee:
1. Drip Coffee: This is the traditional, hassle-free approach. All you need is some ground coffee and a coffee maker. Place the coffee grinds into the filter basket, fill with water, and let the machine work. You’ll enjoy a steaming hot cup of freshly made coffee in a matter of minutes.
2. French Press: The rich, full-bodied flavor makes this one worth the extra effort. Pour some hot but not boiling water into the French press and add your coarsely ground coffee. After adding the water and stirring, let it steep for approximately four minutes. Once the plunger is carefully depressed, you are ready to proceed.
3. Pour Over: This is the approach to use if you want a more regulated brewing experience. A filter, ground coffee, and a pour-over cone are required. After setting the cone atop the mug, cover the coffee grounds with the filter and slowly pour hot water over them in a circular manner. You have complete control over the flavor and intensity of your coffee with this method.
To the collection of unusual methods for making coffee, Pankaj Rautela, Co-Founder of Agastya Cafe & Homestay, disclosed:
4. AeroPress: An adaptable and portable coffee maker that uses air pressure to extract flavors from finely ground coffee to produce a concentrated, rich beverage with a distinct flavor profile. It works similarly to a manual espresso maker but with a few key differences, requiring you to wet a filter, add coffee, pour hot water, stir, and press the coffee through the filter into the cup.
5. Siphon: Utilizing two chambers—one for water and the other for coffee grounds—the Siphon (Vacuum Pot) creates visually stunning coffee. Vapor pressure produced by heat causes water to travel to the upper chamber where it mixes with coffee grinds. A clean, flavorful cup with a unique brewing technique that adds water is produced when the heat is turned off and the brewed coffee is pulled back through a filter to the lower chamber.
