Water temperature is one of the most important factors to be able to create delicious cups of coffee. Do you know the ideal water temperature to brew the right coffee?

Why should you pay attention to the water temperature when making coffee?

Many people often think that just boil water, then pour it into the brewing filter and wait for about 5 minutes for the coffee to interfere to get a cup of coffee to drink. However, this is not necessarily true because you will not enjoy the coffee with the best taste. Especially for coffees that have their own brewing characteristics. Paying attention to the right water temperature will help you feel and indulge in the passionate, full flavor of premium coffees.

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You know, if low water temperature is used, some of the key compounds in coffee will not be extracted effectively, resulting in coffee flavors that can taste thin, pale and have low flavor intensity. When the temperature is higher, the soluble molecules increase activity, which will promote the extraction of insoluble substances that help coffee have a clearer, richer and more delicate flavor. However, each type of coffee will have its own ideal temperature when brewing. Understanding this will help you to make coffee with the clearest, most standard flavor and enjoy them in the most satisfactory way.

Ideal water temperature for every delicious coffee

According to research, the ideal water temperature for brewing coffee ranges from about 90 to 96°C. However, for each type of coffee, there will be an optimal temperature for the compounds to be released in a balanced way and create a wonderful, irresistible flavor. For example, for traditional espresso and filter coffee, you can use it at temperatures between 90 and 96°C. As for cold brew, the ideal temperature is 25°C, and for pour over methods (V60, ...) the optimal temperature is 80 to 90°C. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the type of water you are making depending on the type of coffee you are making.

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Notes related to water temperature when making coffee

There are a few things you need to keep in mind to make sure that the temperature of the water you're brewing your coffee with or the technique you're using is the correct one:

  • Heat from water will be lost in the extraction process due to heat conduction through the coffee, the preparation equipment, the environment, etc. Therefore, in different preparation conditions, it is necessary to adjust the water temperature accordingly.
  • The same coffee but if it is ground with different sizes, it is necessary to adjust the brewing water temperature accordingly. If the grind is coarser than normal, the water temperature should be increased, and if the grind is finer, the water temperature should be reduced. And the increase and decrease should only fluctuate between 2-3 degrees.

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  • It is necessary to heat and rinse the preparation tools to avoid rapid heat loss when making coffee. As well as brewing coffee before brewing to increase the extraction rate of coffee and brewing time is usually about 1-2 minutes.
  • Avoid using water that is boiled with wood, coal will cause smoke that greatly affects the taste of coffee when enjoying.

Just remember the above small notes, you can confidently brew the best, most delicious coffee. And if you have time to stop by, at the store, Huongmai Cafe is always ready to welcome you and treat you with strong cups of milk coffee, black coffee, or machine coffees such as espresso, latte, ... Delicious and irresistible. We also sell very high quality Vietnamese coffee, tea and agricultural products.