The Good, The Bad, The Coffee

THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE COFFEE FRENCH PRESS AEROPRESS French Presses work by separating steeping coffee grounds from coffee with a mesh disc. The mesh is controlled by pressing the plunger by hand. An airtight plunger pushes coffee grounds and hot water through a filter. This method uses high pressure to shorten brew time. PROS: PROS: I Shorter steep time I Can make coffee and TAllows for a richer flavor I No filter needed espresso CONS: CONS: Easy to over-steep I Grounds can get past I Requires special filters I Makes one cup at a time mesh CHEMEX V60 Hot water is carefully poured over coffee grounds through a conical filter into a glass carafe. Hot water is carefully poured over coffee grounds through a conical filter into a single cup. PROS: PROS: TA thicker filter means a I Thin filters mean minimal paper taste 1 Simple slower, more flavorful brew Makes multiple cups CONS: CONS: I Can be difficult to clean I Requires special filters I Makes one cup at a time I Can produce inconsistent taste due to variable pours МОКА РОT TURKISH The high pressure of boiling Very fine grounds are added to almost boiling water in a "cezve" over a direct flame; subsequent boiling creates a potent brew. forces water from the bottom chamber through grounds in the middle chamber, resulting in espresso-like coffee. PROS: PROS: I Very full bodied flavor 1 Tradition encourages drinking with a friend ILess expensive than espresso machines I Creates a strong and robust brew CONS: CONS: INot true espresso I Grounds are not separated 1Only brews small amounts from water I Easy to burn the coffee PENNINGTON CREATIVE PENNINGTONCREATIVE.COM Sources: prima-coffee.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-pour-over-coffee-brewing www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/coffee-brewing-methods-pros-and- cons/2014/01/13/2aef97fc-77ea-1le3-blc5-739e63e9c9a7_story.html www.goonswithspoons.com/Coffee http://www.illy.com/wps/wcm/connect/en/coffee/how-prepare-turkish-coffee