Which is Better: Drip Bag Coffee or Pour-Over Coffee? What Water Temperature for Drip Bag Coffee

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The Greatest Feature of Drip Coffee Bags: Convenience

Drip coffee bags were created for convenience. They don't require you to have a good kettle, thermometer, scale, or other equipment. All you need is a cup, a pot of hot water, and one drip coffee bag.

In terms of natural and fresh coffee brewing methods, this is considered the most convenient.

Some people mention the AeroPress: prepare filter paper, cleaning is relatively convenient, but with drip coffee bags, you can just throw them away after brewing.

Some people mention the Clever Dripper: prepare filter paper, cleaning is relatively convenient, but with drip coffee bags, you can just throw them away after brewing.

Some people say chewing coffee beans directly in your mouth, then swishing with water and swallowing is the fastest and most authentic way, but the water temperature not reaching 70-80°C or higher leads to under-extraction, and your mouth can't handle it. With drip coffee bags, you can just throw them away after brewing.

Grab a bag and put it in your pocket to go on your way, without needing to bring a bunch of other things.

Right, the original poster is in a dormitory, so it's not exactly "go on your way," but the convenience of drip coffee bags is still undeniable.

(Instant coffee, after all, is not natural and fresh enough, and those 3-in-1 products are unhealthy, so we won't discuss those.)

Multiple Choices

Generally, you can mix and match when buying. Get 2 bags of Yirgacheffe, 2 bags of Kenya AA, 2 bags of Colombian Huilan... all are possible.

When buying coffee beans or coffee powder, they usually come in half-pound packages. For personal consumption, you'd need to drink it 10-20 times to finish it.

(If you have stable requirements for coffee flavor and have the time and space conditions, then you can consider buying beans.)

About Flavor

Although there is some flavor loss, the unique characteristics of the beans themselves are still preserved. For beginners, the output is also stable, generally absolutely sufficient for daily consumption by coffee enthusiasts, and the flavor might even be better than some poorly executed pour-over coffee.

About Brewing Method

Each drip coffee bag should have its own brewing method, especially during the first water pour for blooming. Simply put, first let the water wet all the coffee grounds, then stop pouring and wait 10-40 seconds to open the door to the coffee's flavor. Suggestions:

Light roast coffee: extend blooming time to 30-40 seconds.

Medium roast coffee: blooming time is 20-30 seconds.

Medium-dark roast coffee: blooming time is 10-20 seconds.

Dark roast can be brewed directly.

Grind size also affects blooming time.

Water Temperature Considerations

Friends who drink drip coffee might not always have access to freshly boiled water, and it's inconvenient to measure temperature. Generally, water from water dispensers is 83-90°C, which meets the requirements. I've tested several machines before and will find and post the pictures when I have time.

If the water is too hot (over 95°C), then pour it into a cup and wait 30-60 seconds before brewing.

The quality of drip coffee mainly depends on freshness. Look for those made from freshly roasted coffee beans, buy those drip bags, and drink them as soon as possible. It's better to consume them within 15 days.

Compared to pour-over coffee, drip coffee bags naturally can't match freshly ground coffee in terms of flavor, but drip coffee bags win in convenience. When you want to drink coffee, you just need to tear open the packaging and seal line, then discard the drip bag.

FrontStreet Coffee's Recommended Drip Coffee Brewing Parameters:

Water temperature 90°C, use a shallow coffee cup. Brewing while soaking can increase body richness. Use a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio - 10 grams of coffee grounds with 150 grams of water.

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