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Understanding Your Coffee Beans

1. Personally, I suggest first understanding the flavor profile of the beans you've purchased. FrontStreet Coffee's Huehuetenango beans, in my opinion, exhibit relatively strong characteristics typical of Guatemalan coffee. Simply put, they have relatively mellow flavors, somewhat similar to FrontStreet Coffee's Brazilian beans, but not entirely the same. Secondly, the most prominent characteristic of these beans is their body - relatively speaking, they have a noticeable tongue-coating sensation and a creamy sweetness and mouthfeel. Of course, this doesn't necessarily refer to whipped cream. Therefore, these flavors are quite normal when brewed, and the slight acidity is likely a characteristic brought by light roasting. Light-roasted beans haven't fully undergone the Maillard reaction, which can result in some acidity in the final taste - this is also a normal phenomenon.

Coffee-to-Water Ratio

2. Now that we've covered bean characteristics, let's discuss ratios. The brewing device isn't crucial - it's merely an aid to help you achieve a good cup of coffee. The key to coffee lies in the ratio, specifically referring to the water-to-coffee ratio. I believe this term shouldn't be unfamiliar to you. For example, if you want to brew a suitable cup of milk, the ratio of milk powder to water must meet your requirements - I believe this makes sense! Similarly, coffee also has a ratio, which is generally in the range of 15-18g of water per 1g of coffee beans for brewing. Too much or too little may lead to poor flavor. This isn't an absolute ratio, but this range makes it easier for you to achieve a good cup of coffee.

Grind Size

3. After discussing ratios, let's talk about your grind size. Since you mentioned this issue, I'd like to address it here. Although I haven't used the Anonymous grinder, I can provide you with a reference standard for coffee grind coarseness. After all, different grinders have different scales, but the concept of coarseness is universal! I suggest grinding your beans to the size of coarse sugar granules. Remember, it must be 'coarse sugar' particle size. I believe you should have experience with this.

AeroPress Brewing Technique

4. Finally, let's discuss the proper way to use AeroPress. AeroPress coffee is actually quite simple, and I believe your method shouldn't have major issues. First, pull the plunger to create the capacity space you anticipate, then place the filter paper on the filter cap and rinse it with hot water. Remember to use hot water here. Then pour the ground coffee into the brewing chamber, remembering that the chamber should be positioned upside down at this time. If possible, place it on a scale to ensure accurate proportions. Then begin pouring water, paying attention to the ratio - you can calculate this in advance and pour it into the chamber.

Final Tips

5. One final point to note: since it works like a syringe, truly treat the coffee as a 'patient.' When pushing the 'medicine,' do it slowly and at a consistent speed. This way, everyone's experience will be better. Finally, pay attention to water temperature - it's best around 90°C.

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