Common coffee brewing methods (pour-over, French press, espresso) and roast level differences, beyond the general coffee and tea deck.
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- What is pour-over brewing?
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A method where hot water is poured through ground coffee in a filter
- What is the main feature of French press brewing?
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Coffee grounds steep directly in hot water, then a plunger pushes grounds to the bottom
- What is espresso?
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A concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee under pressure
- What is an Aeropress?
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A manual brewing device that combines immersion and pressure to make strong coffee
- What is a Moka pot?
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A stovetop coffee maker with three chambers that uses steam pressure to brew
- What is Turkish coffee brewing?
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Finely ground coffee is boiled in a small pot called a cezve or ibrik, sometimes with cardamom
- What is cowboy coffee?
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Coffee grounds boiled directly in water, then allowed to settle before drinking
- What water temperature should pour-over use?
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Between 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit (90-96 degrees Celsius)
- How long does French press brewing typically take?
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4 minutes
- What grind size is used for pour-over?
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Medium grind
- What grind size is used for French press?
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Coarse grind
- What grind size is used for espresso?
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Fine grind
- What water temperature should French press use?
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Around 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius)
- How long does cold brew coffee take to prepare?
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12 to 24 hours
- What grind size is used for cold brew?
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Coarse grind