精品咖啡入门,看似复杂,实则不然。从产地、品种到烘焙、冲煮,每个环节都蕴藏着知识,但真正重要的是享受过程,而非被专业术语吓退。我和咖啡顾问查老师Charles,以及企鹅吃喝指南编辑登登,将分享一些实用技巧,帮助你轻松在家冲泡一杯好咖啡。
咖啡豆的分数并非决定一切。 分数客观存在,但其定义者是人,反映的是特定体系下的评价标准。对消费者而言,分数仅供参考,一杯好咖啡的关键在于个人感受和饮用情境。我与查老师都认为,在特定时间、地点和心情下,能带给你愉悦感受的咖啡,就是好咖啡。
评审咖啡和推荐咖啡的标准也不尽相同。评审更关注咖啡背后创作者的理念和故事,而推荐则更注重咖啡是否适合特定人群的口味和喜好。因此,选择咖啡豆时,除了关注豆子本身的品质,更要考量烘焙商的信誉和稳定性。一个长期稳定、值得信赖的烘焙商,能让你省去许多试错的麻烦。
许多人纠结于能否品尝出咖啡描述中的花香、果香。其实,这并非关键。享受喝咖啡的过程远比追求完美品鉴更重要。 品鉴能力的提升是一个循序渐进的过程,多尝试不同产地、品种、烘焙度的咖啡,并与资深咖啡师交流,才能逐渐建立起属于你自己的味觉数据库。
在家手冲咖啡,并非遥不可及。首先,磨豆机是必不可少的设备,建议选择大品牌产品,以保证研磨的稳定性和一致性。其次,你需要准备一个电子秤和一个聪明杯,这两个工具能帮助你轻松控制咖啡粉的用量和冲泡时间。其他设备,如手冲壶、滤杯等,可以根据预算和喜好选择。
选择咖啡豆时,可以从名字入手。名字越长,通常代表信息披露越多,也更容易找到适合自己的豆子。 对于新手,我推荐从埃塞俄比亚咖啡豆开始尝试,其风味指向性明确,易于上手。根据个人对酸味的接受程度,可以选择水洗或日晒处理方式。
如果你更喜欢意式咖啡,全自动或一体式咖啡机是不错的选择。全自动机操作简单,一键即可完成冲泡,非常适合忙碌的早晨。一体式咖啡机则兼具磨豆和冲泡功能,体积小巧,性价比高,适合入门级玩家。选择咖啡豆时,建议选择干净、带有坚果和巧克力风味的豆子,并根据自己喜欢的饮品类型进行调整。
近年来,国产咖啡豆,特别是云南咖啡豆,品质有了显著提升。虽然在国际市场上仍有提升空间,但其进步速度令人瞩目。我个人非常看好云南咖啡豆的未来发展,并积极推荐给我的读者。
在家冲泡一杯好咖啡,并非难事。选择适合自己的设备和豆子,享受过程,不断学习和探索,你就能逐渐掌握技巧,品味咖啡的乐趣。记住,咖啡的世界精彩纷呈,而最重要的是找到属于你自己的那一杯。
Charles started live streaming on Xiaohongshu in June 2023, initially pushed by the platform. He found it to be a new and challenging experience, especially since it was different from his previous live chats. Over time, he discovered the value of his role in live streaming, particularly during the Double 11 shopping festival, which marked a turning point for him.
Charles prefers to brew his own coffee at home in non-work settings. He finds it more reliable and convenient, especially in Shanghai, where factors like lack of seating, high prices, or inconsistent quality at cafes can deter him from going out for coffee.
The quality of coffee beans is determined by factors such as cleanliness, flavor, sweetness, and the story behind their production. Charles emphasizes the importance of knowing the background of the beans and the integrity of the roaster, as these elements significantly influence the final product.
China's coffee roasting scene has rapidly advanced, surpassing Nordic countries in some aspects. This is evidenced by the fact that the 2023 World Coffee Roasting Champion is from China, marking a significant milestone in the global coffee industry.
Charles recommends using a Clever Dripper for beginners due to its simplicity and ability to consistently produce good coffee. He also suggests investing in a good grinder, an electronic scale, and a temperature-controlled kettle to enhance the brewing experience.
Charles views coffee as a versatile beverage that caters to different needs and preferences. He acknowledges the rise of convenience products like cold brew and instant coffee, which meet the demands of various lifestyles, from busy mornings to pre-workout routines.
Charles attributes his sustained passion to the dynamic nature of the coffee industry, which constantly introduces new developments. He also values the input from his team and the diverse perspectives they bring, which keep his content fresh and engaging.
精品咖啡该怎么入门,一直是个常聊常新的话题。毕竟咖啡世界实在太过浩瀚,从前端的产地、品种、处理方式,到后面的烘焙、冲煮、品尝,处处都是知识点,新手入门,很容易被各种复杂名词劝退。
但是!我们想说,咖啡从0到1的入门,其实并没有那么难!
从八九年前开始,我们「企鹅吃喝指南」公众号,就和从业多年的咖啡顾问查老师Charles一起,做过一系列咖啡科普,力图用最浅显易懂的方式,帮助大家在家冲出一杯好咖啡。
这一期节目,我们请回了查老师,还有写过几期上海咖啡榜单的编辑登登,一起破除关于咖啡的一些迷思。比如说:
对于刚接触精品咖啡的小伙伴们,查老师还给出了一整套贴心的入门方案,从买豆子到购置器具,都是高性价比又不踩坑的选择,助你在家轻松做出一杯好咖啡!
【时间轴】
2:08 从业精品咖啡十八年,为什么会开始做直播?
5:54 作为咖啡师,在不工作的时候都是怎么喝咖啡的?
8:27 咖啡豆好不好喝,有客观标准吗?
17:44 中国咖啡的烘焙水平,已经卷过北欧了
24:13 喝不出咖啡风味,是味蕾不够敏感吗?
31:12 入门手冲咖啡,应该怎么挑豆子?
40:41 云南豆的进步,越来越明显了
47:22 在家做手冲的新手装备全推荐!
54:53 意式咖啡的入门装备盘点
【嘉宾】
查老师Charles,咖啡入行18年,开过咖啡店,做过培训学校,也是咖啡界国际级评审。现为小红书/B站「查老师的咖啡宇宙」博主。
登登,曾任「企鹅吃喝指南」编辑,多篇「上海咖啡榜单」作者
【主播】
志伟,「企鹅吃喝指南」CEO