Drip Bag Coffee

Drip bag coffee is made by grinding coffee into coffee powder and sealing it in a filter bag. It is called drip bag coffee because during the brewing process, the small paper tabs (little ears) on both sides of the filter bag need to be opened and hung on the cup for extraction. Because its main feature is that you can enjoy a cup of black coffee very conveniently, it has become a must-have choice for many offices, homes, and travel.

As for the taste of drip bag coffee, we actually have many different choices. For example, FrontStreet's bean list alone has more than fifty single-origin coffee beans from different regions that can be made into drip bags. If you like floral or fruity flavors, you can prioritize classic fruity-acid drip bags such as Huakui, Yirgacheffe, and Geisha; while those who prefer coffee with a rich body and sweet aftertaste are advised to choose specialty beans with nutty flavor profiles such as Mandheling, Colombia Huila, and Jamaica Blue Mountain No. 1.

In addition, because drip bag coffee needs to be ground in advance, the coffee powder has more contact area with air than whole beans, and the aroma is more likely to be lost. Front Street recommends drinking it as soon as possible after receiving it; otherwise, prolonged storage can easily cause the aroma in the coffee to fade. If you want to taste coffee with the fullest flavor, Front Street recommends buying whole beans and grinding and brewing them fresh for a better flavor layering.

Since drip bags focus on convenience, although they can also be brewed like pour-over coffee using "cumbersome" brewing and grinding tools, doing so also obscures the convenience advantage of drip bags themselves. Moreover, those who buy drip bag coffee all like the taste of pour-over coffee. In the office, at home, or during travel, when tools such as a grinder, electronic scale, pour-over kettle, and dripper are lacking, drip bag coffee can be used to satisfy the craving.

So without the help of these tools, can drip bag coffee still be like making pour-over coffee?

Brewing Method Sharing

1. First, the net content of coffee powder in drip bag coffee is clearly labeled (generally 10 grams). This solves the problem of the grinder and electronic scale.

2. Next, let's address the water amount and water temperature. As with pour-over coffee, use a ratio of 1:15 to 1:16, so the brewed coffee liquid should reach 140 milliliters to 150 milliliters. Choose a water temperature of around 90°C. If you have a thermometer or temperature-controlled kettle, prioritize using it. If not, you can roughly judge the temperature. Generally, after the kettle boils, turn off the heat source and open the lid, wait 2-3 minutes, and the water temperature will reach around 90°C (at a room temperature of 28°C).

3. After preparation, preheat a mug (cup), take out and tear open the sealed opening of the drip bag, open the "ears" on both ends of the filter bag, hang it on the rim of the mug, and shake the coffee powder layer flat.

4. For the first pour, just completely wet the coffee powder layer and let it bloom for 30s.

5. After blooming, make the second pour. Pour in a small stream in a circular motion directly until full. Wait for the powder layer to drop slightly, then continue pouring until full. Repeat this until the coffee in the cup reaches about 140-150 milliliters, then remove the drip bag and enjoy it.

6. If you want a more precise water amount, you can also pour 150-160 milliliters of water into the pouring kettle. During brewing, after all the water in the kettle has been poured, wait for the coffee liquid to flow into the cup, then remove the drip bag. The entire brewing process is completed in about 1 minute.

Because drip bag coffee is pre-ground coffee powder, its flavor dissipates faster than whole coffee beans. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the flavor of the coffee, you should consume it as early as possible.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.