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"How to Make Coffee A
Great Cup of Coffee"
It is very simple to make a
great cup of coffee, you just
need to learn a couple a thing
to move your process from just
an average cup to great. Here
are some tips on how to make
coffee so that you will get the
most enjoyment out of your
gourmet coffee.
Coffee Storage
Protect your coffee from
heat, light and moisture. Transfer the coffee to an airtight
container, or keep it in this bag rolled tight. Store in a cool dark
place or in the freezer for the best preservation.
Grinding Your Coffee Beans
Grind only as much coffee as
you will need just before brewing, otherwise it will oxidize and
lose its flavor. We recommend a burr coffee grinder over a blade
grinder since it has more consistency. Use the proper grind for your
coffee maker. Use a coarse fine for a French press, a medium grind
for a vacuum pot and a finer grind for a manual drip method. For
further instructions please visiting our grinding coffee beans page.
Fresh Water
Use only fresh water as the
water you use can make a great gourmet coffee bad. Do not use
distilled water as it produces a flat cup of coffee. Use only fresh
cold water. Bottled or filtered water is recommended.
Measure
We recommend using two level
tablespoons of ground coffee for each six ounces of water. Adjust to
your particular taste and don't trust the measurements markings on
your drip coffee maker as they are often wrong. Some coffees are
naturally weaker than others.
Brewing
Poor brewing methods has a
greater impact on the flavor of coffee than does the quality of the
beans. The best cup of coffee is brewed using the manual drip
method, a French press pot, or a vacuum pot. Traditional electric
drip coffee machines do a fine job but check out which ones are the
best through tests such as the ones found on Consumer Reports.
Coffee can be kept warm on a
burner for only 20 minutes before the flavor becomes bitter. We
recommend that you only brew your coffee 5 minutes before your are
ready to drink. An airtight thermos will preserve the flavor and
many coffee pots come with thermos carafes. For more information
visiting our how to brew coffee page.
Preparing your Java
Many people prefer a
straight black cup of coffee which gives you a full taste of the
coffee variety. Using half & half creamer adds a nice rich dairy
taste. Using skim milk works but requires a large amount to affect
the flavor. We do not recommend using coffee flavor additives with
your gourmet coffee as it disguises and greatly alters the taste.
Save the coffee flavorings this for the cheap grocery store coffee
since it requires help to boost the flavor. However, be careful as
most of these type of coffee flavors are loaded with hydrogenated
oils.
If you prefer a sweetener use
raw sugar over the white granular to give it the full rich sugar
flavor. If your are watching your calories then use Splenda. Equal
and Sweet & Low are also good but in our opinion adds a bitter taste
to your cup.
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