Get to Know How to Make Instant Coffee
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The number of coffee lovers is currently increasing. Data from the International Coffee Organization (2016) states that coffee is the most widely consumed drink in the world. Everyone has different taste preferences. Some people may prefer to make coffee manually by weighing the coffee beans, grinding them themselves, then brewing them with a manual coffee maker. However, many prefer their coffee ritual to be much easier, namely by making it using instant coffee.
If you like something more instant, there's nothing wrong with that. Even though it is made to be easy to serve, it turns out that the process of making instant coffee must be done correctly. Instant coffee has gone through a long series of processes to produce a coffee formulation that is easy to make with a maintained taste.
Are you curious about the right way to make delicious instant coffee? Let's take a look at the brief explanation below!
Selection of Coffee Beans
Before it becomes instant coffee that is ready to be brewed, the products on the market generally come from selected coffee beans, including arabica, robusta, or a combination of the two. But what's the difference? Basically, the difference lies in the taste they have. Arabica has a softer and sweeter taste, while robusta is sharper and stronger (van der Vossen et al, 2000).
Also Read: The Reason Why Instant Coffee Without Dregs from NESCAFÉ Looks Different
Go Through the Roasting Process
The roasting process is a stage where coffee beans are roasted to bring out their taste. Bicho NC et al, 2013 stated that through exposure to predetermined high temperatures, coffee beans would lose some of their moisture through evaporation and chemical changes. With this happening, the shape and taste of the coffee beans will change.
This is also what makes the roasting level important. For example, the longer the roasting process takes, the drier the coffee beans will be, and they will have a more bitter taste. On the other hand, with the light roasting process or light level, the coffee beans will taste softer and more sour. These different processes are chosen to produce specific characteristics that suit the tastes of the coffee lover.
Change to Soluble Coffee Powder
After discussing the quality of coffee beans and the roasting level, we now discuss the practicalities of instant coffee. The page www.nestleprofessional.co.uk explains that this coffee dissolves easily in water because it has gone through a drying process divided into two types: spray-drying and freeze-drying.
By going through a spray-drying, process, the coffee will be converted into a liquid concentrate. Then, the moisture in the liquid will be reduced by the steam evaporation process, making instant coffee powder soluble.
Also Read: NESCAFÉ Classic. This instant coffee is formulated to dissolve easily in water and can be served quickly. Behind its practicality, NESCAFÉ Classic comes from 100% pure robusta coffee beans that are selected and harvested naturally from coffee farmers' plantations. Then, the coffee beans go through a roasting process to a medium-dark, level, providing a classic aroma and taste for all coffee lovers worldwide to enjoy.
With all the convenience, you can be creative in making delicious-tasting coffee.
The simplest way to enjoy instant coffee is to brew it with plain water without any mixture. Besides that, another way to enjoy it is to mix instant coffee with various ingredients.
Those of you who want to make cafe-style coffee don't need to be confused; use simple ingredients usually available at home. For example, milk is very suitable to mix with instant coffee.
The way to make instant coffee with a mixture of milk is quite simple, really. Just mix the brewed coffee with milk to get a cafe-style Coffee Latte.
Besides milk, you can also make instant coffee taste more unique by adding other ingredients, such as avocado or banana. It's easy to make; use frozen bananas or avocados, then blend them with the addition of instant coffee that you made previously.
What do you think? It's easy right to enjoy instant coffee?
You can also improve the taste of instant coffee by serving it with your favorite snacks. Usually, when drinking coffee, there will be coffee accompaniments to make the coffee time even more enjoyable.
Especially if you want to create a cafe atmosphere at home, coffee accompaniments is a must. You can serve your favorite coffee with snacks that taste sweet or salty.
It's not just cakes; coffee is also delicious to enjoy with various other types of snacks. For example, in Indonesia, coffee is usually served with fried bananas, boiled sweet potatoes, or boiled peanuts.
Indonesian-style coffee accompaniments can make your coffee time feel more enjoyable. To create a cafe-style atmosphere, you can try serving croissant or donuts.
How about it? Are you ready to enjoy a delicious cup of instant coffee? Let's use NESCAFÉ Classic or NESCAFÉ Gold to make coffee creations that suit your taste! Enjoy quality instant coffee from NESCAFÉ, which can be brewed with hot or cold water.
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