There are differences between raw and cooked coffee beans. If they are raw, Xia Zhi can't tell. But fortunately, they have been processed. Xia Zhi only needs to grind them into powder. However, although Xia Zhi was in the store,
There is a small file provided by the store manager that you can use, but it is not the same as in the store now.
And using a file is not a normal operation. It is usually ground into powder by a machine, but Xia Zhi was bored, so the store manager suddenly bought a file as a gift for Xia Zhi, but that thing
Because it wasn't used usually, Xia Zhi left it in the store.
Fortunately, the coffee beans were not very hard. Xia Zhi crushed the coffee beans with a pair of chopsticks, but the degree of fineness was not as good as what it usually was in the store, and it was not as good as what he took home to drink. Xia Zhi
While using chopsticks to push away the larger pieces, I also used chopsticks to crush them into pieces. Although the speed is not very fast, it is much faster than when I usually grind coffee beans, and the degree of fineness is about the same.
Sure enough, using a file is not an orthodox method at all.
Nowadays, there are two common ways to brew coffee. The first one is in a relatively ordinary store. If there are a large number of the same orders at one time, a special container will be used to brew it, and then the coffee liquid will be poured out through the filter port. This is
A relatively common one. If you master it well, the taste of the coffee will not be any different. Xia Zhi will use that pot even when there is only one order, because the store does not prepare filter paper at all...
There is also a more sophisticated method used by more sophisticated people. Put the filter paper on the mouth of the cup to make a funnel shape, pour the coffee powder on the filter paper, and then use the hot water from the kettle to mix the coffee powder around the edge of the filter paper.
Pour hot water into the cup. The larger parts that will not melt or have poor melting effect will be left on the filter paper and will not enter the cup and affect the taste. This is the most common practice in more high-end stores.
After all, what people who go in and out of high-end stores are looking for is an atmosphere that is different from the general situation. The raw materials are slightly more expensive, and the high-end atmosphere is the main part of the products they spend money on.
Since the school obviously didn't have a special pot for making coffee, Xia Zhi could only use this troublesome method to make it, and there was no other way.
When Xia Zhi was grinding the coffee beans, he remembered that he hadn't boiled the water yet. When he was about to find a pot, he saw Shiraishi Lihua already putting the pot holder on the fire.
That's right, after all, she just said that her family has always done this, so it's not a strange thing to think of this. Since the preparation work that needs to be done by herself has been done by Shiraishi Rika, Xia Zhi is also happy to have some leisure time.
Leave it alone.
In fact, making coffee is not something that requires specialized knowledge. Although excellent baristas have various requirements for coffee beans, water sources, production processes and other troublesome things, Xia Zhi is obviously not such a professional player.
What can be done can actually be done by anyone present. The only difference is that Xia Zhi has some experience in the amount of coffee powder and water temperature, and is relatively familiar with the smoothness of the production.
Maybe Shiraishi Rika on the other side knows much more than she does. After all, although drinks belong to another more professional system, Natsuki is not professional, and this system and food are also messed up and cannot distinguish each other. Shiraishi Rika
As a direct descendant of a five-star chef, I should know a lot about these things.
Xia Zhi put the filter paper on the mouth of the cup, poured the coffee powder evenly on the filter paper according to his memory, and then there was no need to do anything else. Although it takes some time to boil water, in this day and age, it takes as much time as possible
Obviously it wouldn't be long, so Xia Zhi took the pot filled with boiling water from Shiraishi Rika's hand and put it on the kitchen counter.
"Isn't the water boiling?" Ryoko Yamamoto looked a little confused.
"It's actually not good to use boiling water directly. It's better to let it sit for a while and wait until the temperature drops to about 80 degrees Celsius."
The principle of "too much is not enough" has a basis that can be established no matter which country or field it is in.
"Well, I think it's okay. By the way, do you want to pretend to be more professional to look cool or something?"
"I'm not as boring as you."
Xia Zhi opened the lid of the pot to speed up the cooling process. After a while, when it felt like it was almost done, he put the lid back on the pot again, lifted the pot, washed the coffee powder into coffee liquid, and then took away the filter paper.
Fold it up and throw it in the trash. The coffee is just like that, nothing fancy.
"It seems very simple." Ryoko Yamamoto said, holding her chin.
"It's not difficult at first. It can be done with a little contact. Do you want to try?"
Yamamoto Ryoko shook her head simply: "No. In my life, I only need to go to a coffee shop or canned coffee. I don't need such useless skills."
How rude.
Xia Zhi pushed a total of six cups of coffee to the girls who were watching.
"It's better to wait a little longer, it's still hot now."
Xia Zhi didn't pour himself a cup. He knew his own craftsmanship and used raw materials that he was familiar with. He also knew the taste of coffee and had no curiosity. And he wasn't thirsty now.
If he doesn't do any strenuous or strenuous exercise, Xia Zhi feels that he can go without drinking water for half a day without feeling thirsty. Although he will still drink if there is water around him, he doesn't feel particularly thirsty or anything.
It can be regarded as a small specialty. Or is it a characteristic?
"Xia Zhijun, don't you want to drink it yourself?" Shiraishi Lihua still asked in a friendly manner.
"No, I came here after having lunch and drinking water. I'm not very thirsty now."
The girls hadn't finished drinking the small cakes. After thanking Xia Zhi, they took their coffee cups and returned to the plate with the small cakes. Xia Zhi was a little envious.
Yamamoto Ryoko was obviously not a person who liked to wait. She blew on the coffee that was still steaming and fragrant, then took a small sip and tasted it carefully: "It feels very ordinary, just like the coffee in the coffee shop.
There’s no difference.”
If there is any difference, it would be weird. This is the coffee in the coffee shop. Xia Zhi rolled his eyes.
"I think it's very good." Shiraishi Lihua was talking to Xia Zhi next to her. Xia Zhi didn't know if she had drunk it, but speaking of good words, it was a little easier to tell. After all, Xia Zhi didn't think her craftsmanship could compare to
The Shiraishi family lives in a high-end atmosphere every day.
"Hey, your feelings don't count." Ryoko Yamamoto said directly and ruthlessly: "But although Japanese people like to open coffee shops and so on, their requirements for coffee are not very high. After all, even Max
Not so much coffee, but black milk can become a best-selling coffee. People don’t seem to care much about professional things. As long as it suits your heart, it will be fine. It suits your heart.”
Although she suddenly said something like a philosophy of life, Xia Zhi still didn't believe what Ryoko Yamamoto said. Because she, or almost all girls, never follow the rules when it comes to things like clothes, bags, cosmetics, etc.
When it comes to items they want, they look for relatively high-end and popular brands. They will only look for something that suits them from many brands that Xia Zhi has almost never heard of, even if the product is not really what they like.
Ha. Girls who lie constantly.
Xia Zhi has long been accustomed to such common comments, because if you keep caring about it, you will become unable to do things that you could have done well. Although it is not good to lose your enterprising spirit, at present, when it comes to this
The level is enough. Moreover, the main reason is that Xia Zhi does not have the financial support to make himself more refined.
It costs money to improve your skills! If you don't spend money, just work hard. There is no skill in this world that can improve your level just by standing still. If there is, it would probably be in a daze, sleeping, and daydreaming.
Obviously, Xia Zhi feels that developing these skills is not a good thing.
"Well, you're considered qualified."
"Thank you boss, I will definitely work hard."
Xia Zhi said without emotion.
"Work hard. Promotion and salary increase are not a dream. After marrying Bai Fumei and reaching the pinnacle of life, don't forget me as an old friend. Don't forget each other if you want to be rich or noble."
She even patted Xia Zhi on the shoulder, making Xia Zhi almost laugh out loud.
Except for "do it well", not a single syllable she said was in Japanese. Xia Zhi felt that if one day she saw the blogger who was popularizing these things everywhere, Xia Zhi would definitely beat him up to safeguard the country's honor.
.
However, it had been a long time since I heard them chatting in Chinese, and Xia Zhi felt inexplicably nostalgic. It might be an exaggeration to say that he was nostalgic, but the meaning was actually the same.
"Ryo! Ryoko you!"
Shiraishi Rika, who was sitting on the other side, spoke. Speaking of which, Rika was not very good at Chinese. Although she had said that she had asked her for Chinese lessons, Xia Zhi had never seen this happen. She probably had
Forget about this. After all, if you have no interest, learning Chinese will definitely be considered a kind of torture.
"Have you been scolded for talking nonsense?" Xia Zhi looked at Ryoko Yamamoto with schadenfreude, but found that she was looking in the direction of Shiraishi Rika with some doubts, as if she didn't hear what she said. Xia Zhi also turned towards Shiraishi Rika in confusion.
Looking over, he saw Shiraishi Lihua. There was a little anger on her face, but more of it was... shy?
Xia Zhi blinked uncertainly and checked again carefully.
Although Rika Shiraishi curled her lips unhappily and looked at Ryoko Yamamoto, her face was red and her anger was not very visible.
Um?
Could it be possible that she understood?
Come on... Is Chinese such an easy language to learn? This is different from what I remember.
"Lihua, do you...understand?" Yamamoto Ryoko asked uncertainly, and also asked Xia Zhi's thoughts.
She noticed that Xia Zhi was also looking at her, and her words became hesitant again: "I, I have been studying on my own for six months, and I can still understand simple words!"
Cheating can't be so blatant. Xia Zhi rolled his eyes.
Although six months seems to be a long time, half a year, Chinese itself is not that easy to learn. Let’s not talk about the language. Shiraishi Rika still taught herself, although she may also have hired a tutor or something, because of the existence of Yamamoto Ryoko, she is honest
It's unlikely that Natsuki thought it was possible, but Rika Shiraishi's after-school life was probably controlled by Ryoko Yamamoto.
So, can people really do whatever they want if they are smart?
One bite of the virtual lemon brought Xia Zhi to tears.
Xia Zhi had just taken a bite of his virtual lemon when he suddenly remembered something.
Shiraishi Rika has been studying Chinese by herself for a long time, which means that she probably understands what Ryoko Yamamoto just said. Or rather, judging from her reaction, she understands it 100%.
What did Ryoko Yamamoto just say?
Don't forget each other even if you are rich and noble? Although it is a little difficult, I didn't expect that Shiraishi Lihua could understand it. Sure enough, she is really too good. There is no problem with this. Let's go a little further.
Promotion and salary increase? It's just a joke, it's okay, but it seems like it's going too far.
Marry Bai Fumei and embark on...
Absolutely amazing!
"She just made a joke, don't take it too seriously." Xia Zhi coughed lightly and explained.
If no explanation is given, Xia Zhi suspects that Shiraishi Rika will probably ask someone to sink her into Chiba Bay in a rage. Xia Zhi doesn't want to go to a place where she doesn't even know whether it exists or not.
Then he turned around and said, "You too, if you say weird things, please apologize."
Yamamoto Ryoko looked at Xia Zhi with wide eyes: "Originally... ahem, I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Yamamoto Ryoko originally wanted to quibble, but after seeing the kind eyes of a girl who turned her emotions into murderous intent due to extreme shyness, she decided it would be better to admit her mistake.
Damn it, this couple of bitches came to bully me together before they were even lovers. What if this happens in the future? This matter must not be let go like this.
After admitting her mistake, Yamamoto Ryoko's brain began to work rapidly again.
Natsuki has no superpowers, and Shiraishi Rika's superpowers are not of the type that can sense when others are having bad thoughts. Naturally, no one can detect the little tricks in Ryoko Yamamoto's mind.
Xia Zhi saw that Yamamoto Ryoko had a good attitude in admitting her mistake, and then turned to look at Shiraishi Rika: "The coffee will get cold if you don't drink it."
Shiraishi Rika withdrew her gaze, took a deep breath, drank coffee, and took this opportunity to try to calm down the ups and downs of her emotions caused by Yamamoto Ryoko.
The truth is one thing, but it is another thing for others to reveal the hidden facts.
The time has not come yet, the time has not come yet, the time has not come yet...
Shiraishi Rika kept repeating these words in her heart.
Xia Zhi regretted not giving himself a cup of coffee. Now he was sitting there in embarrassment, not knowing what to do.