有人冲挂耳的方式是：撕开，丢进杯子，倒满水，等它自己出味。有人还专门换个带盖的杯子，说焖着更浓。喝的时候皱着眉，说怎么又苦又有纸味。这不是豆子的问题，是挂耳被当成了茶包，粉一直泡在水里。 挂耳里装的是 [more…]

冷藏了一夜的罐子从冰箱里拎出来，倒在杯里先尝一口，舌头立刻发麻。昨晚睡前把这壶塞进冰箱就去睡了，早上却涩得咽不下去。问题其实出在三处：粉磨太细、泡得太久、豆子烘得太深。细粉在冷水里慢慢析出木质味，时间 [more…]

Pour-over coffee seems simple, but in fact hidden complexities abound. Many enthusiasts stand at the bar and admire the barista's fluid pouring motion, yet when they try it themselves, they can never brew a good cup. Actually, the problem may not lie in your hands, but in whether you truly understand the interconnected relationships among brewing parameters. This article starts from the basic principles of drip brewing, first helps you quickly choose Front Street single-origin beans suited to your taste, then breaks down one by one how the four major variables—coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, water temperature, and extraction time—affect flavor, and explains how pouring technique changes the extraction rhythm. After reading this article, you will understand why a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio, staged pouring, and a targeted grind size can consistently produce a clean and delicious cup of pour-over. [more…]