The operation skills of the hand press coffee machine are as follows:
First, preparatory work
Select coffee beans:
Choose freshly roasted coffee beans. Freshness is crucial to the taste of coffee.
Choose the type of coffee beans according to your personal taste. For example, dark-roasted coffee beans are suitable for making coffee with a rich flavor.
Grind coffee beans
Grind the coffee beans into powder using a hand-cranked coffee grinder.
Adjust the grinding fineness according to the requirements of the hand coffee press, usually finer than that of Italian coffee, to ensure the desired pressure is achieved.
Weigh out an appropriate amount of coffee grounds. Generally, it is recommended to use about 18 grams of coffee grounds.
Preheat the hand press coffee machine:
Preheat all the components of the hand press coffee machine, including the coffee bowl and handle, with hot water to ensure that the temperature of the coffee does not drop too quickly.
Preheat the coffee cup at the same time to maintain the warm taste of the coffee.
Second, the operation process
Powder coating and powder pressing:
Sprinkle the ground coffee powder evenly into the powder bowl of the hand press coffee machine.
Use a powder dispenser or gently shake the powder bowl with your fingers to make the surface of the coffee grounds smooth.
Use a powder press to compact the coffee grounds to form a tight powder cake, which helps to extract evenly.
Add water:
Pour hot water into the water tank of the hand press coffee machine. Adjust the amount of water according to the size of the coffee cup and your personal taste.
It is generally recommended to add water to more than 80% full to leave room for applying pressure.
Make sure the water temperature is appropriate, usually between 90 and 96 degrees.
Extract coffee
Fasten the handle with the water distribution net onto the flour bowl and make sure it fits perfectly.
Press the handle slightly to allow the water to soak the coffee grounds for pre-soaking.
Push the handle downward evenly to apply a stable pressure for extraction.
The extraction time can be adjusted according to the amount of coffee grounds and personal taste, usually lasting about 20 to 30 seconds.
Observe the color and volume of the extracted coffee liquid and stop the extraction in a timely manner.
Third, precautions
Keep clean
After each use of the hand press coffee machine, clean all the components in time, including the coffee bowl, handle, water distribution net, etc.
Regularly clean the interior and exterior of the hand coffee press to maintain hygiene and extend its service life.
Adjust the taste
Adjust parameters such as the amount of coffee grounds, the fineness of grinding, water temperature and extraction time according to personal taste.
Try different coffee beans and extraction methods to find the taste that suits you best.
Safe operation
When operating a hand-press coffee machine, be careful to avoid burns.
Make sure that the handle and the powder bowl and other components are tightly connected to prevent loosening or cracking during the extraction process.
Fourth, skill improvement
Practice spreading powder and pressing powder:
Spreading and pressing the coffee powder are the key steps in the operation of a hand-pressed coffee machine, and it requires multiple practices to master the skills.
You can try using different powder dispensers and powder compactors to find the tool that suits you best.
Master the extraction intensity:
The extraction intensity has a significant impact on the extraction effect of hand-pressed coffee machines.
The appropriate extraction force can be mastered through multiple practices to ensure that the coffee liquid flows out evenly.
Explore different coffee beans:
Try using different coffee beans to make hand-pressed coffee and experience coffee with different flavors and textures.
You can choose single-ingredient beans or blended beans according to your own preferences.
By mastering the above operation skills, you can easily make delicious hand-pressed coffee and enjoy the unique charm of hand-brewed coffee.