Organic coffee: Apply these sustainable preparation methods

Given that we are going through difficult times, in which a large part of the population leans towards highly polluting products, such as coffee capsules, the coffee industry has decided to motivate lovers of this drink to contribute their “coffee bean” by consuming sustainable and quality products. In fact, we can get a organic coffee, applied various preparation methods without leaving home and with few materials.

It is a secret to no one, that in Incapto Coffee, we are in charge of promoting the smart consumption, through 100% natural coffee beans. Although looking for more sustainable products is the best option, we must also pay attention to waste.

There are those who, faced with the environmental impact that we have experienced in recent years, have decided to include more sustainable aspects to their routine, among them, preparing coffee with traditional methods, with the paper filter being the most used.

As we know that you want a better planet for your children and future generations, as well as maintaining good health. That is why we have decided to find for you the best ways to prepare a organic coffee, preserving each of its qualities.

Do paper filters affect the drink?

Before getting into the matter, we wanted to clear up one of the most common doubts regarding paper filters. This is because they are usually one of the most used methods, because this would prevent coffee residue from falling into our cup.

Now, coffee filters, although they are one of the most sustainable preparation measures, the bad news is that they influence the flavor of the drink, in different ways. This is because coffee contains a wide variety of different compounds such as proteins, acids, carbohydrates, lipids, to name a few.

This type of material usually retains several of the aforementioned substances, especially lipids, astringent and acidic polyphenols. That is why, when a cup is prepared with a paper filter, the drink is cleaner and clearer in appearance, since the compounds are eliminated.

But what happens when you don't filter them? Well, you get an organic, denser coffee, resulting in a “thicker” drink, which leaves a heavier sensation on the palate.

What about fabric or metal?

These filtering methods allow more compounds to pass through. That is why we get a heavier or more intense cup, which means that there may be more sediments in the drink.

The best 100% sustainable preparation methods

You already knew what a coffee prepared with a paper filter would be like. Now the time has come to explain what are those preparation methods that are free of contaminants and that will make your experience more sustainable.

Moka Coffee Maker

Most homes around the world have a very special space for this coffee maker. This is because, from the moment of its creation in 1930, it became one of the best ways to prepare coffee, the reason is that it is characterized by providing intense and heavy cups.

Some experts like Lucci Salomão, barista and Brazilian Q Grader, assure that many people do not use the mocha coffee maker, because they provide a very strong coffee. However, this is not the fault of the machine but rather the fault of each individual when enjoying their drink.

The real trick to using this method to taste an ecological and delicious coffee is place the correct portions. That is why we must pay attention to the indications that the coffee maker shows us regarding the water and coffee levels, because thanks to this it will be very difficult for us to make a mistake.

Another point in favor of the moka coffee maker is that we can prepare the same drink over and over again, it has that incredible gift of “exact replica” which the French press has as a companion.

What are the correct measurements?

As we pointed out, using the correct portions will ensure a perfect drink. Now, the ratio between water and coffee should be approximately 1:8, which will make our cup much more intense and heavier. Although the moka pot is a preparation method that requires the kitchen fire, in reality, the extraction of the coffee is achieved through high temperatures. Without overlooking the proportion, which is relatively low, something that can affect certain notes of flavor most delicate of the drink.

It is advisable to use coffees with notes of chocolate or caramel. In Incapto Coffee, we have grains with those characteristics such as, for example, Honduras coffee Marcala Magnolia or Coffee Brazil Minas Gerais Fazendas. On the other hand, Lucci recommends leaning towards dark roasts, for this grains structured with sugars and oils. The reason is that they develop very well during the roasting process.

How to use it correctly?

We wanted to reveal to you some tips on how to use the moka coffee maker without complications and like a professional.

-Try to put the heat in your kitchen at a low temperature. The most advisable thing would be a gas stove, because we get good results immediately.

-Do not overlook the brands that the coffee maker comes with. For example, the water should reach just below the safety valve, while the coffee should cover the filter tunnel without getting trapped.

- Try to leave the lid open during preparation. Once your chamber is half full of coffee, turn off the stove, lower the lid and let it finish its process on its own.

Super-automatic coffee maker

Without a doubt this is another of the most successful and 100% sustainable options when preparing a delicious cup of coffee. With the super automatic coffee maker, we can taste freshly ground coffee in a matter of seconds. The good news is that, if you like the idea, you can purchase it from the website of Incapto Coffee and start enjoying a unique and contaminant-free experience without leaving home.

By purchasing this machine we would be promoting what is known as smart consumption. Since with just the press of a button, we get an exquisite drink without waste and of course, that organic coffee that we want so much to get every day.

In the super-automatic coffee maker Incapto Coffee, we can prepare from a short coffee, long even hot water for infusions. The previous model had a vaporizer, however, we have decided to eliminate it for hygiene reasons, and instead, we have opted for an external cappuccino maker, with which we can prepare foamy drinks such as latte or cappuccino. It requires increasing the temperature a lot and this can affect its durability. This accessory will be available soon.

Using it is not complicated at all, we just have to add the precise measurement, which would be 160 grams, to the coffee bean compartment, and continue with the following steps. And in approximately 30 seconds you will have your drink completely ready. Drinking a cup of freshly ground coffee is one of the most pleasant experiences, since its organoleptic properties remain intact.

French Press

This is another of the most ecological alternatives to pouring methods that we can get and best of all, it adapts to all budgets. Most French presses include a fine metal mesh, however, the quality of the filter will always vary.

You're probably wondering, what is a coffee made with a French press like? Well, it turns out to have a thick body, without overlooking that dense sensation that usually leaves us on the palate after taking the first sip.

One of the risks of using the French press is that because it is an immersion preparation method, the coffee is in contact with water for a long time. This is because, it would be in a drip cone for pouring. What we advise you is to use a coarser grind than that used for filter coffee.

We can experiment with the grind and proportions. You can also play a little with the amount of coffee and water, as well as the extraction time.

Fabric filters

Applying this preparation medium, which is also known as “stocking” or “sock,” is one of the oldest methods. Many even agree that the first coffee in history was made with a cloth filter, this took place in the 19th century, in Japan. It still remains one of the most used preparation methods, especially in coffee-producing areas.

Fabric filters are characterized by providing an intermediate option when we refer to the intensity and the sensation it leaves on the palate. The fabric is less resistant than paper, however, it is capable of absorbing some oils, resulting in a balanced drink.

The Venezuelan barista Giovanna Serrano, based in Brazil and which recently launched Fabrikafe, is responsible for selling fabric filters in different formats. It ensures that the cloth filter works for all types of coffee, as long as depending on your preferences.

Some tips that the expert gives us are the following:

-Rinse the filter and support (if you use it) with hot water

-You must boil it for at least a minute before using it

-Try to use 12.5 g of medium-ground coffee and then add 200 ml of water.

-Once you pour the water in four parts (they should not be equal) it is essential that the first stream wets the entire bed of coffee.

- Lastly, try to mix or shake the filter after each spray

If you use the filter twice in 24 hours, Serrano advises you to immerse it in a container of water and place it in the refrigerator.

metal filter

Here we have another option to enjoy a homemade organic coffee, and it is thanks to the stainless steel metal filter, for certain brewing methods, for example drip cones for pouring or the popular AeroPress.

The barista and owner of Astronaut Coffee, located in São Paulo, Brazil, Cinthia Bracco, explains that his location only offers a metal filter for AeroPress on its menu. It does this because it considers that it is a new experience, especially for those consumers of coffee prepared in AeroPress with the traditional paper filter. The goal of their establishment is to give their customers the opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and 'explore their senses' as reflected in their slogan.

That said, Bracco shares his two recipes with the metal filter and getting a organic coffee and quality.

AeroPress

-The first thing we must do is prepare an AeroPress with the pour-over method, including 15 g of medium-ground coffee and 180 ml of water.

-Subsequently, we proceed to moisten the coffee in 50 ml of water and leave it to pre-infuse for at least 30 seconds.

- The next step is to pour the rest of the water, mix three times and finally let it soak for two minutes.

-Now we must turn the AeroPress and press to extract the drink

Poured

-Here we will use 180 g of coffee, preferably of medium fine grinding (more than you would normally use in a paper filter) and with 180 ml of water.

-Regarding pre-infusion with 50 ml of coffee for 30 seconds.

-Then we have to pour until we get 140 ml in total (It is advisable to do it in a circular way for a drip cone and zigzag for a flat-bottomed cone)

-After 2 minutes, we proceed to pour the remaining 40 ml.

Another trick that the expert shares is to clean the filters after each preparation since, although it may not seem like it, this will make a big difference because it is capable of maintaining the flavor.

Applying any of these preparation methods will make our experience much more sustainable. In short, we would be part of the group of intelligent consumers, those who, through organic coffee, would be contributing a grain of sand or coffee to keep the planet safe for future generations.

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Ecological coffee preparation: 4 alternatives to using paper