The Different Ways to Brew Coffee

It is important to note that while most coffees use the same common ingredients (foam, steamed milk, and espresso), not all coffee is brewed the same way. Coffee is brewed differently to enhance flavors or strengthen the drink. Below are some of the different brewing styles a coffee shop might use in their shop…

Cold Brew: Ground coffee is placed in room temperature water to steep for an elongated amount of time. This process allows the coffee to taste less bitter while keeping a high amount of caffeine.

Drip Brew: Ground coffee is placed in a brew basket which is then placed into an automatic coffee machine. Then, water is added and passes through the grounds creating a coffee that drips into a cup. This process creates a stronger brew.

Espresso: Hot, pressurized water is passed through coffee filter that has finely grounded beans using an espresso or cappuccino machine. The force of the water creates a highly concentrated shot of coffee. This is the most popular method for creating most coffee-based drinks.

Ristretto: Pressurized water is passed through the coffee grounds. The brewing cycle is shorter than other cycles therefore creating a darker and more concentrated shot of espresso.

Pour-Over: Boiling water is poured slowly through coffee grounds into a filter basket. Like drip brew, the coffee will then drip into a single cup.