Many Finns make mistakes when making coffee, which can easily be corrected. One of the most common mistakes is related to the filter bag.
Finns are known as the hardest coffee drinkers in the world, but many make mistakes in everyday life that weaken the taste of coffee surprisingly much.
Paulig’s taste expert Laura Kietäväinen highlights the “coffee sins” of Finns, which many fall into without realizing it.
One classic stumbling block is the ratio of coffee to water. Many blindly trust the coffee measure, even though its size does not always correspond to the recommendations. For example, when brewing with a Moccamaster, 14 grams of coffee are needed for two cups.
– Often the coffee measure may be the wrong size. One cup of coffee measures seven grams. And I recommend checking this, because even if you buy a coffee measure, there might be differences between them, says Kietäväinen.
One of the most common mistakes that affects the taste of coffee the most is neglecting to keep the coffee machine clean. Kietäväinen reminds you that you should never pour water into the kettle with a dirty coffee pot.
Kietäväinen recommends washing the coffee pot and funnel daily with hand dishwashing liquid. It is good to wash the entire kettle a couple of times a year with a baking soda-water mixture.
How often do you wash your coffee maker? Coffee expert Laura Kietäväinen recommends washing the pan and funnel daily. Paulig Group
Origin, degree of roasting and freshness
Choices related to raw materials are also decisive. The origin, degree of roasting and freshness of the coffee all affect the taste. A light roast brings out tart and fruity tones, while a dark roast offers a fuller taste.
Also, how long the coffee package has been open and whether the beans are ground themselves are important questions.
– And if you grind the beans yourself, do you have the right coarseness in that coffee? So there are quite a lot of things here, how you can influence the good taste of the coffee.
Kietäväinen himself enjoys many kinds of coffee in different situations.
– For example, some wonderful hand-extracted coffee of origin, or iced coffee with oat milk and perhaps some fun flavored syrup. A lot depends on the situation, says Kietäväinen.
Kietäväinen encourages everyone to think about the choice of coffee and the preparation method in such a way that making it a pleasant moment of the day.
– And on the other hand, don’t take things too seriously either. Everyone has their own taste preferences, so go with it, he sums up.
See in the video above what is perhaps the most common mistake in making coffee.