Coffee Science for Geeks

[kenny]

https://theconversation.com/brewing-a-great-cup-of-coffee-depends-on-chemistry-and-physics-84473

 

[Arkteia]

The rarest way to make coffee is the "fleet" way.

Ultra-finely ground coffee. Two teaspoonfuls of coffee, one teaspoonful of sugar. You slowly drip cold water on top, really by drops, and rapidly mix this all into a thick muddy concoction, with foam on top. Then you slowly add boiling water.

Half of the drink is coffee foam. My favorite.
Next favorite is Turkish.

 

[valeria101]

'Fleet' ! NOTED.

I always make Turkish ... Often with cardamon.

 

[foxinsox]

My favourite is the V60 drip - heaped with a tasty Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, medium roast mmm

 

[Missy]

Thanks for the link Kenny. It is all about the chemistry and physics. I love coffee but I am not a connoisseur in that I love it as much at home as at the gourmet coffee shop.

Last night I watched Shark Tank and it had an interesting coffee segment. Just like for bagels the water is critical.

https://www.bustle.com/p/where-to-b...-to-make-your-coffee-that-much-better-2795127

the capsule contains the perfect amount of calcium, magnesium, and sodium that will take a gallon of de-mineralized water and turn it into the best water possible for your favorite coffee beans."

http://heavy.com/news/2017/10/third-wave-water-shark-tank-coffee-products-episodes-season-9/

 

[whitewave]

I can only drink hot coffee that was cold brewed.