Each brewing method has its own advantages and disadvantages. The taste between the two ways of mixing by filter and by machine will also have a relative difference. Due to the use of different types of coffee, filter coffee often uses Robusta beans, machine brewed coffee often uses Arabica beans.

Coffee filter is a familiar drink to Vietnamese people and is considered as a unique cultural feature that cannot be confused with anywhere. Along with the introduction from abroad, espresso machine coffee has been positively received by the domestic coffee-loving community in recent years. So what is the difference between the taste of coffee with these two different ways of preparation?

Let's find out with Huongmai Cafe through the article below.

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Differences in extraction method

In principle, an Espresso machine is a machine that uses hot water compressed under high pressure to extract the essence and pure, original aroma of coffee beans in a short time, only about 25-30 seconds.

Meanwhile, filter coffee uses the principle of osmosis, extracted by using hot water flowing slowly through the coffee powder in the filter, at the bottom of the filter there are many small holes for the coffee water to pass through. Therefore, the time to make filter coffee is also longer, about 7-10 minutes. Making a “phin” is a simple way of making coffee, familiar to Vietnamese people. For many people, sipping a cup of filter coffee is indispensable every morning.

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Making a cup of Espresso will usually be limited to about 25-30 seconds and depends on the type of machine used. Meanwhile, to get a cup of filter coffee will need a period of 7-10 minutes. But also because of the time waiting for each bitter drop to fall into the cup, inhaling the passionate aroma of each drop of coffee is a feeling that many coffee lovers love.

It is for this reason that filter coffee is called by many people as a drink for those who like the rustic, slow and gentle. Meanwhile, Espresso coffee is for those who prefer speed and convenience.

Feel the look and taste

When using these two extraction methods, coffee cups also have certain differences in appearance and flavor. Espresso is extracted from Arabica coffee beans, after extraction there will be a layer of caramel brown crema on the surface, created by pressure, C02 and other compounds. A perfect cup of Espresso has a seductive aroma, ethereal sour taste, characteristic mild bitterness of Arabica beans, when swallowed, leaves a sweet aftertaste at the base of the tongue.

For filter coffee, the raw material is Robusta coffee beans, after extracting the coffee you will not be able to see the crema layer like coffee extracted by machine. The finished coffee cup has a dark brown color and is thick.

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Filter coffee has a more prominent bitter taste because the main Robusta bean is used. But when drinking, what is left is a sweet aftertaste lingering at the end of the palate. When enjoying, often add ice, sugar or condensed milk to reduce the bitterness.

Despite the relative differences in many aspects, filter coffee and Espresso still have distinct characteristics ready to satisfy all coffee enthusiasts. You should spend one time trying to enjoy both types to know your coffee taste and feel the interesting difference between these two cups of coffee.

Through the above article, Huongmai Cafe hopes that you can distinguish more clearly about these two popular coffee-making images just mentioned. Both methods of making coffee have their own advantages, so the choice is up to you. If you want to buy quality Vietnamese coffee products, don't forget to visit Huongmai Cafe's shop.