Every now and then everyone likes some great hot
coffee (some on a more regular basis), but making your own coffee is a little
harder than it sounds. The article that follows offers tips on how you can make
your coffee as enjoyable as possible.
Coffee can be good for your health. Coffee has never
been the bad aspect of the morning ritual, it's the sugar and cream that is
added to it. To make it healthier, try using almond milk, honey, or stevia
instead of your normal coffee additions.
The varieties of coffee beans to choose from can be
mind-boggling. There are stronger coffees and there are milder coffees. You can
also get flavored coffees such as hazelnut or raspberry. Lots of folks add
creamers instead of choosing flavored beans.
If iced coffe is your thing, put some strong brewed
coffee in the refrigerator the night before. Using this technique will allow
coffee to cool before pouring it over ice. To properly sweeten your iced
coffee, add sweetener before placing in the refrigerator. This way, you can
enjoy a great cup of iced coffee the next morning.
The type of beans you buy is crucial to how good
your coffee is. Peruse your local supermarkets for any items you want. You can
often find fresh roasted beans. If from a small town, trying buying online.
This can cost a bit extra, but not that much more than buying a cup from a
coffee shop.
Use clean and fresh water when brewing your coffee.
It has a huge impact on the overall taste of your cup. Taste the water that
will be used to make coffee before you use it.
If you could use a special treat, consider grabbing
your next cup from a specialty coffee shop. There are plenty of ways to enjoy
premium coffee, and it's all the better when you use delicious toppings such as
chocolate curls or whipped cream.
Don't reheat your coffee if you're saving some for
later. Buy an insulated mug that keeps your coffee hot for a while. If this is
not an option, you can always brew another pot to maximize the overall taste.
Conical or flat grinding burrs is the better option
when purchasing a coffee grinder. There will be less heat generated if you
choose this kind of grinder. This gives the best flavor in your coffee. A
grinder with a blade isn't that consistent. Because they generate excessive
heat, it is actually possible for them to burn the beans.
Think about the amount of cups of coffee you want
when figuring out how much coffee and water to put into your maker. In cooking,
a cup is equal to eight ounces. However, regular coffee cups generally hold
only six. You should use around 2 TBS of coffee in this 6 oz of water.
Measuring cups end up giving you watered down coffee.
Wait until your coffee is done brewing before
pouring a cup. While certain coffee makers allow for this, you will find that
the flavor is harmed. Think about buying one that has a timer. This lets your
coffee brew prior to you waking up.
The water you use to brew your coffee can give it a
funny flavor. If the water from you tap always tastes bad, buy a filter to
attach to your faucet. Alternatively, you could utilize a pitcher that has a
built-in filter. Another idea is to just use bottled water to make your coffee.
If you have an active baby that requires your
attention so much that you are never able to finish a cup of coffee at home,
locate a drive-through coffeeshop about ten or fifteen minutes away. Put your
kid in their car seat, go get your coffee and then drive around while you
finish it.
Make sure that you shop around to find the best
quality coffee. The store may not sell its coffee quickly enough to keep it
fresh. At stores that specialize in coffee, you are likely to discover the
freshest product.
If you're using a model of drip coffee brewer, make
sure the water you put into it is cold. You will always come out better if you
use only cold water to begin with. As the coffee is brewed, the water is
heated. Your coffee grounds are going to get burned if you brew them with hot
water. The result is bad tasting coffee, and a safety hazard to boot.
To retain your fresh carafe of coffee's flavor, take
it off your burner within ten minutes. If it stays on longer than that, the
coffee will not taste right. If you want to keep your coffee warm, place it in
an airtight thermos that will keep in the heat.
Try not to drink coffee after 3 pm. Coffee is a
great treat any time, but it can keep you up at night. If possible avoid
drinking coffee after 3 p.m.
Do you like having milk with your coffee? Milk can
be added to coffee in any number of delicious ways. For a different texture,
try warming or frothing the milk up before you put it in your coffee. Different
types of milk will also offer different flavor profiles.
Make sure that your coffee maker brews the coffee
with water that is 200 degrees, give or take 5 degrees. Most mainstream coffee
makers do not heat water that hot. Next time heat your own water while making
coffee. Look into the advantages available through a French press.
Try freezing any extra coffee you have in a tray for
ice cubes. These coffee cubes can be added to iced coffee drinks to give a
flavor boost as the ice dissolves. Another option is to drop them into mixed
drinks, or even to cool down scalding hot coffee.
You don't have to be a rocket scientist or even a
trained barista to make a killer cup of coffee. All you need is the willingness
to try different things. Be sure to utilize the information learned in this
article when you brew your next pot of coffee.
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