Tips for Getting the Best Out Of Your Coffee
Many coffee drinkers think that all coffee tastes the same; this is not true. With the proper brewing, you can uncover
the true flavors of your gourmet coffee. Savor your coffee rather than rely on it for just a caffeine boost.
Coffee is one of the most widely traded commodities, not to mention one of the most consumed beverages in the world. One would think that with the abundance of coffee and coffee shops that well
brewed coffee would be easy to find; however, many people are not aware that they have never had a true cup of coffee. In fact, many people are under the misconception that coffee is bitter or even
sour. We are here to tell you that it does is not have to be true.
Well prepared coffee can have flavors that range from chocolaty, citrusy, mildly spicy, and even floral without having been flavored. There are a number of reasons why coffee can be bitter or poor
tasting. Poorly trained roasters and/or vendors, lack of knowledge, and uninformed customers are just a few.
Coffee drinking should not be an unpleasant experience. In fact, drinking coffee should be a pleasure each and every time you raise a cup to your lips. Here are some things that you can do to get
more than a caffeine boost from your morning cup of joe.
Grind: Well ground coffee beans are important to creating the perfect brew. If your coffee beans are too coarse, the resulting brew will be weak and if the coffee beans are too
finely ground, the beans will be over extracted resulting in a bitter brew.
Once ground, coffee loses its essence more easily so you should try to grind your coffee beans as close to the brew time as possible. Otherwise, order your coffee from a company that offers freshly
roasted and ground coffee.
Brewing procedure: The taste of your coffee is greatly affected by the way it is brewed. When brewing coffee, remember that the method should be adjusted according to the size of the
grounds. Know the correct grind for your brewing method and grind consistently for best results.
Water: Do Not use Distilled water. At least use filter, Spring Water is best. Hard water will produce the best coffee. For every six ounces of water, it is recommended that you use
1-2 tablespoons of ground coffee. Using too much coffee is wasteful, and using too little coffee will result in a flat or watered-down brew. Experiment to find what you like best.
Quantity: Since coffee begins to lose flavor and freshness shortly after it is brewed, you should only brew as much coffee as you can immediately consume. Reheating or leaving your
brewed coffee sitting for too long will negatively impact its flavor.
Storing brewed coffee: Store left over coffee in a thermos flask where you can keep the temperature at 180-185°F. Do not leave your brewed coffee on an electric burner. It will
develop a burnt taste after just a couple of minutes.
Treat yourself to a great coffee experience time and time again by adopting correct brewing practices.
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