Let's Brew a Delicious Pour-Over

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This week’s publication includes:

1. Coffee Talk: Brewing a Delicious Pour-Over

2. Coffee Destination: Vienna, Austria.

3. Coffee News Roundup

4. A Lovely Quote

COFFEE TALK

The pour-over method is undoubtedly the most popular way to brew specialty coffee, as it brings out the aromatic notes and flavors. With a little practice, this method becomes simple and easy to master.

To make a terrific pour-over, you will need the following items:

1. Hario V60 (size 03 as shown above for two cups)

2. V60 filter (natural or bleached)

3. Coffee carafe or mug

4. Coffee scale

5. Gooseneck kettle

6. Grinder

7. High-quality coffee beans

Choose a coffee with flavors and aromas that you enjoy. For this pour-over, we will be using an organic Peruvian coffee from Lavazza, which has mild intensity with fruity and floral notes and receives great online reviews.

Step 1: Rinse the filter with hot water while it’s inside the V60 to remove any paper taste and warm the filter. Then place the filter on top of the carafe.

Step 2: Grind your coffee beans to a medium or medium-fine consistency and pour them into the center of the filter. Use the handle of a teaspoon to create a small hole in the middle, resembling a volcano.

In this particular brew, we are using 30 grams of ground coffee.

Important: Press the tare button on your scale to reset it to zero as you’ll want the total weight to begin from this point.

Step 3 (The Bloom): Gently pour twice the amount of boiling water as you have coffee weight onto the grounds to release CO2. Ideally, there should be twice as much water as there is coffee (in our case, 60 grams of water for 30 grams of coffee).

If needed, add more water to fully wet the grounds, but try not to exceed three times the amount of water relative to coffee weight.

Pick up the filter and give it a gentle swirl to evenly wet the grounds. Let the coffee sit for 45 seconds.

Step 4 (The First Pour): In a circular motion, pour 220-240 grams of boiling water over the grounds within 30 seconds.

Step 5 (The Second Pour): Repeat the same process as step four, gently pouring 200 grams of boiling water in a circular motion and aim for another 30 seconds to make this pour.

Once you have finished the pour, use a teaspoon to gently swirl the coffee in one direction and then the other direction.

Step 6: When two-thirds of the water has drained, slowly swirl the filter to prevent coffee grounds from sticking to the sides. Allow all of the water to drain.

Step 7: Sit back and savor your delicious pour-over coffee. For future brews, try experimenting with different grind sizes to enjoy different intensities of a pour-over.

The entire brewing time will take between 3-4 minutes depending on several factors including the type of filter used as some paper is thicker than others.

COFFEE DESTINATION

Vienna's coffeehouse culture, recognized by UNESCO, dates back to the 17th century and has long been a haven for intellectuals and artists like Freud and Klimt. Iconic establishments such as Cafe Central, Cafe Sacher, and Cafe Sperl offer a blend of historical charm and traditional ambiance, where visitors can enjoy classic Viennese coffee drinks like the Wiener Melange and Einspanner.

These coffeehouses are more than just places to drink coffee; they are cultural institutions where time slows down, allowing patrons to savor the experience. Vienna is truly a lovely destination for coffee lovers to enjoy.

COFFEE NEWS

Finance: Coffee Prices Fall (finally) 

Coffee prices fell as the USDA projected increased global coffee production and ending stocks for 2024/25. Arabica coffee closed down 2.32% and robusta down 1.71%. The USDA's report predicts a 4.2% rise in global coffee production, with a 4.4% increase in arabica and a 3.9% increase in robusta, leading to a 7.7% increase in ending stocks.

Brazil's arabica production is expected to rise by 7.3%, and Colombia's by 1.6%. Increased coffee harvest pace in Brazil and a rebound in ICE coffee inventories further pressured prices, despite concerns over dry weather affecting crops in Brazil and Vietnam.

Source: Barchart

Trends: Daily Coffee Consumption at 20-Year High

A recent report by the National Coffee Association (NCA) reveals that daily coffee consumption in the U.S. has reached a 20-year high, with 67% of adults having consumed coffee in the past day, up from 49% in 2004. This increase is driven by consumers aged 25 and older, with the most significant rise among those aged 60 and above.

Specialty coffee consumption also surged, particularly espresso-based beverages. Americans drink an average of 2.7 cups per day, mostly during breakfast. Coffee is the most consumed beverage, surpassing bottled water, and supports 2.2 million U.S. jobs, contributing nearly $350 billion to the economy annually.

Source: CSP Daily News

Culture: Gen Z Giving Coffee Culture a Makeover

Gen Z is revolutionizing the coffee scene with their preference for variety and novelty over traditional black coffee. Starting to drink coffee earlier than previous generations, many Gen Zers are drawn to iced, blended, and ready-to-drink. Frappuccino and Whipped Lattes also cater to this trend, with aesthetics playing a significant role in their choices. Social media influence and the desire for visually appealing drinks are also notable among this generation. As a result, the future of coffee is set to be more adventurous, with bold flavors and eye-catching packaging becoming the norm..

Source: Ladbible

QUOTE

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