Types of Coffee Brewing Methods

When I was researching on this topic, I found way more methods people brew their coffee than what the picture demonstrated below. Sometimes it may depend on the cultural and economical influence.

The Espresso Machine

Having a professional manual espresso machine sitting at my kitchen table was always my dream but it’s such a luxury that it may cost over £20,000 ten years ago. And you had to order from special companies for shipping. However, nowadays, you can pay around £500 to £2,000 for a very decent one in a smaller size online. And there are automatic or half manual ones to choose from with a variety of brands and design. Sometimes when I am busy, stressed or just in the espresso mood, I prefer a shot of the little, strong, intense extract to a cup of smooth, watery all black. Do you feel the same as I do sometimes?

The Moka Pot

When I was in Europe, I saw people use Moka Pot more often in the household. I was so curious about how this pot works on the heat stove and observed the activity on its spout running with roast dark liquid boiling up from time to time. I had seen it once in the supermarket in Hong Kong (where I come from) but we don’t normally use it at home. One Moka Pot costs from £13-£24 online and you can enjoy a strong All Black. I enjoy the Italian coffee on the Moka Pot in which you can even smell their nutty aroma surrounding the kitchen.

The Clever Dripper

In Hong Kong, we normally use Clever Dripper with cone-shaped filter papers for brewing our coffee. It’s handy and easy and fast to clean. One Clever Dripper may cost £12 to £18 online with filter papers count separately. People prefer to pay a bit of money to exchange more time and hustle from cleaning.

Except for the brewing methods shown on the above, there are some other special ways of making coffee in some countries.

The Costa Rica Chorreador

A chorreador is a coffee-making device used in Costa Rica. You can find this type of tool online for about £55. Pour the hot water into the coffee grounds held in a cloth filter mounted on a wooden stand. The coffee then drips into a container or cup. This kind of tool is very simply that people can even self-made at home. The filter cloth is much more eco-friendly than the filter paper. No wonder Costa Rica was considered the most sustainable country in Latin America in 2020 and was ranked 30th globally in the Environmental Performance Index (2018).

Vietnamese Coffee Filter

The Vietnamese Coffee Filter is a small stainless steel vessel with filter basket with lid. It costs about £7-£33 each online. It’s easy to use by simply filling the coffee ground into the filter and pour the hot water directly into the filter. The coffee will then drip into the glass. Some people may concern if it is safe to drink coffee from stainless steel containers. The answer is yes as long as it does not get rusty.

Which way do you usually use to brew your coffee at home? Comment below to share your thoughts!