2009年12月12日 星期六

The Next Coffee Master is You!

Today we are going to understand another coffee appliance- French Press.




The reason why French Press will become popular is not only it is sold by Starbucks, but also it is really easy to handle. As a result, many smart businessmen have invented some easy-carrying French Press which also can keep warm. It’s very convenient when you go on a travel. If you want some hot coffee, the only thing you have to do is to borrow hot water and you can enjoy your coffee.

Let’s learn how to use French Press and try it by yourself!




First, put some hot water in the glass and the most appropriate temperature is 85 to 90. After that, put in your coffee powder and stir it to well mix with water.





Second procedure is to wait. However, when do I know my coffee is well extracted? You have two ways to choice: first is to wait for about 2 to 3 minutes (if you wait for too long, then the coffee may be to bitter to drink), and the second is to observe the powder. If the powder of the surface is dry, it means you have to stir it again and do the next step.







The next step is to push the stick to percolate our coffee. Guess what! Our coffee is finished! Look, the steps are really easy. The most beautiful thing French Press can give you is that even you are a tenderfoot, you can make wonderful coffee. Unlike the syphon and percolator, everyone can enjoy the nice fragrance and good tasted coffee.






If you don't like the feel in your mouth which has small coffee powder, you can percolate before you drink. In average, French Press is the easiest one to handle because the flavor won't change a lot such as syphon and percoalator. You don't need to be a skilled or experienced coffee maker, but you can be a coffee master by using French Press!

2009年12月11日 星期五

A Waltz With Chocolate and Coffee



What’s Mocha? Mocha Coffee means chocolate coffee which comes from Latte Coffee. Nowadays, when we mention “Mocha”, it can be black coffee whose beans are chocolate brown from Yemen or iced Floral Formula Coffee with chocolate.



For example, the most common way to make Mocha Coffee is one third of Café Espresso and two thirds of foamed milk and definitely will add some chocolate which usually appears in thick liquid. Moreover, you can put some cotton candies or cream to decorate and these little materials can make the flavor of coffee become more attractive and thick.

Also, some places will change black chocolate into white chocolate. White chocolate also can place milk because of the color. By the way, there is another interesting creation which adds both black and white chocolate. The coffee is just look like “zebra”, so it has a funny name, Tuxedo Mocha.

Actually, I like to drink Mocha, too. Because it has added some chocolate, the flavor is richer and even much sweeter. Ever time when I tired of the flavor of Latte Coffee, I will make one by myself or order one. Mocha is very common and it’s also suitable for those who are afraid of too heavy coffee flavor. Next time when you go to a coffee shop, order one and try.