Coffland Corp: Immersion Vs Dripping: What's the best Coffee Brewing Technique?

Learn all about the different coffee preparation methods!

If there’s something that coffee lovers can’t seem to agree on is the best coffee brewing technique. Although there’s a universal consensus on how coffee is better (freshly brewed, with perfectly roasted and ground beans according to the brewing method), there are countless possibilities, which vary incredibly among each other, when making a cup of coffee. Each method offers different flavors and appeals to different audiences.

All of the methods out there (Espresso, Chemex, French Press, etc.) fit in two distinctive categories: immersion and dripping. Both of these involve the passing of water through the grinds but differ on the time and direction of the flow. They also give different qualities to the end product in the cups. But what’s the best brewing technique among them?

One of the main differences among them is the strength of the final product. The immersion method allows water to pass freely between the ground beans. It requires less time of contact between the coffee and the water, and the resulting brew has a stronger flavor, due to the quick release of chemicals. The dripping method requires coffee to sit and interact with water for a lengthy period (1 drip per second, or so). This causes the release of flavor, but also absorption of water. Because of this, the flavor is softer, and without the acidic tang of an immersion method.

The body of the brews are different: the dripping method generates a tea-like body, with a soft texture and flavor, while the immersion method it’s thicker and stronger. The immersion method often requires a later softening of the flavor, as it’s quite robust, making it ideal to combine with other ingredients or to drink in small amounts. While preference of each method change according to personal opinions, there’s no real consensus as to which one of these methods is better.

Along with the brewing technique, the grain, the accompanying elements, environmental temperature, and even the shape of the cup are also part of the process of picking the best coffee for each person. Coffland Corp offers the best beans and blends in the market for you to make your preferred cup of coffee, either by the immersing or the dripping technique. Find your personal choice and pair it with their unique products!