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Learn How You Can Make Good Coffee

August 11th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

There is nothing worse than a bad cup of coffee, anyone nowadays can make a cup of coffee, but how to make a good cup of coffee is a different ball game. There are many elements that go into making a good coffee, that range from the type of coffee purchased to the preperation, remembering some basic rules will get on the road to making a perfect cup.

Buy the right Coffee Beans

As with many things in life you get what you pay for so when making coffee make sure you purchase high quality ingredients. When it comes to coffee beans, good is somewhat of a subjective term, because everyone has different tastes and preferences. However, you can make sure that you are buying top quality beans by making your purchase from a supplier with a good reputation.

Storing the Coffee Beans

When you purchase your coffee beans make sure you get them in an airtight bag instead of a self-serve bin, as the longer coffee beans are exposed to air, the faster they lose their flavor.

When storing your coffee beans, do not open the airtight package until just before you are ready to prepare the coffee in order to ensure a strong, clean flavor. After the first time you open the bag, store the remaining beans in an airtight bag.

Getting The Right Grind

Grinding the coffee beans yourself will make the flavor of the coffee stand out. After learning how to make good coffee, all you need to do is buy a coffee grinder. However, it is important to make sure that the coffee grinder is compatible with your coffee brewer; it should also have the ability to vary the coarseness and fineness of the grinds.

There are three different types of coffee grinders:
coarse grind: Good for percolators and French Presses
medium grind: Compatible with a wide variety of coffee brewers
fine grind: The a fine grind is the way to go, if you have an espresso machine

Water, Water, Everywhere

Coffee is 98% water, so the kind of water that you use in your coffee can make all the difference! If your tap water is poor quality, you might try filtering it before using it to make coffee. Another alternative is to use bottled water instead. My preferred method is to use a filtered water, due to the environmental issues around bottled water. Also make sure that the water is at the right temperature. The best water temperature for making coffee is just below boiling point.

Now its time to enjoy your coffee
You should now be able to make the perfect cup of coffee. Share this information with your friends, or don’t, and have them flocking to your home for the best coffee in the area.

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