Where did you have the best coffee you have ever
had? Was it in a home or in some kind of coffee drive thru? You can make coffee
in different ways, and there are also a lot of different types. Keep reading
for more tips on how to make your next coffee selection.
When it come to coffee, you get what you pay for.
You get your money's worth with coffee, so buy the best possible beans and
equipment to make great coffee. If you try to be cheap, you'll never get the
coffee you want.
Try adding spices to your coffee grounds to create
your own "artisan" flavors. Think about things you would add to
chocolate if you are having trouble deciding what to try. Start with simple
things like cinnamon and nutmeg. You can also do things like adding a little
vanilla abstract to your cup to enrich the flavor of your coffee.
Just because you are drinking a dark roast coffee
does not mean your coffee has more caffeine in it. This is just the way the
beans were prepared, not how much caffeine is in them. If your coffee has the
term Robusta on it's packaging, it usually has twice the amount of caffeine as
standard Arabica coffee.
You do not need to tip the barista at a coffee shop
the same percentage as you do a waitress or a hairdresser. Your hairdresser has
to understand precisely what you want and then do it, and a waitress has
multiple tables to keep up with exactly everyone's order. Your barista mixes up
one cup at a time, so do not feel guilty for tipping him or her less. Still, do
throw a few coins in the tip jar frequently.
To ensure that your coffee stays fresh as long as
possible, avoid grinding all your beans at once. Once ground, heat and humidity
will rob your coffee of the fragrant oils that provide much of its flavor.
Instead, only grind the amount of coffee you will use for a day or two. Doing
so will help you maximize the flavor of your beans.
If you want to be treated to a different flavor of
coffee every morning, but you do not have the funds to make the daily trip to a
cafe, you should try buying coffee creamer that has the flavors you want. They
are not very expensive and you can use a different one every day to mix things
up a bit.
Do not use hot water to make your coffee. Many
people think this is the best way to make their coffee hot; the truth is that
the only thing this does is diminish its flavor. You should be using water that
is not only cold, but charcoal filtered if possible.
If you are planning on bringing coffee into work or
to a friends house, always bring alternative flavors to inject a sense of
variety in your presentation. This will give others the ability to make a
choice as to which drink they prefer, which will make the most amount of people
happy.
If you do go to a coffeehouse for a cup of joe and
work away from home, be careful how you place your laptop. You do not want to
spill your drink on it, nor do you want anyone reading your screen over your
shoulder. Also be mindful of what you say on the phone. Your competition could
be in there too.
Many people use bacon soda to keep smells from
permeating refrigerators, but used coffee grounds have the same effect. Coffee
acts like a natural sponge, and it will absorb any odors it comes in contact
with. This is why you should place a small dish of them in your refrigerator to
keep odors at bay.
If you prefer a strong cup of coffee than you should
roast your beans from 12 to 14 minutes. The bean sugar caramelizes, giving the
beans a slightly oily appearance when taken out of the roaster. This will give
your coffee almost a smokey taste, perfect for espressos or those who just love
a strong cup of joe.
You don't have to go out for fancy coffee. You can
easily make lattes and other drinks at home inexpensively. Research how to make
your favorite coffee drinks online. You will be surprised at how many of them;
you can make without the aid of fancy appliances. Likely, a simple coffee maker
is all you'll need.
Although it can be difficult to create drip coffee,
you can make it better. One limitation of drip coffee models is that they can
take a while to heat up. However, you can remedy this problem with a couple of
easy steps. First, run a single pot of water through the machine in order to
heat it up. Once this is done, pour the water in for brewing. That's it. You
can save a lot of time and money doing this instead of going to a nearby coffee
shop.
Make it a habit to only grind enough coffee for your
immediate use. When you grind a whole bag of coffee, you are speeding up the
flavor shelf life. Those grounds will lose flavor within a couple of days,
where the fresh beans would have held out a little longer.
Experiment with varying levels of grind for your
coffee. Finely ground coffee often results in a strong flavor, but you can
weaken flavor with a more coarse grind. The best time to grind is right before
you actually brew. Grinding earlier than that can result in stale tasting
coffee once brewed later.
Liven up any cup of coffee by using flavorings and
sweeteners. Brown sugar is something different to use instead of regular white
sugar. Flavor extracts such as vanilla, coconut and cinnamon can really liven
up your cup of coffee. Instead of utilizing cream, milk or non-dairy creamers,
it is possible to use flavored rice milk, almond milk and soy milk.
You surely realize you now have more choices
available to you than you once thought. You probably want some coffee right
now, don't you? Keep in mind what you have learned here and enjoy your next
shopping trip! Enjoy your delicious cup of coffee!
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