Sunday, February 3, 2013

Tips And Advice All About Coffee

By Casey Wood


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. This article will give you some tips to help you make coffee like a pro.

If your favorite coffee shop has a social media profile, follow them. You can receive information regarding special promotions and new products. There might even be coupons and discounts available online that you can print and use.

YOu should never drink coffee after work or in the evenings. Coffee contains caffeine, which can keep you awake too long. If possible avoid drinking coffee after 3 p.m.

Salt may be useful if you find your coffee is too acidic. Don't use too much though. It only takes a small amount to work. Use sea salt if you want a natural taste.

Old coffee should never be reheated. While this certainly does not let dangerous fumes into the air, as some have claimed, it does have an effect on taste. Certain elements of the coffee will lose its distinction only 30 minutes into the brewing process. It may develop a taste that is bitter or "off".

In order to brew a great cup each time, choose coffee makers carefully. If you like your coffee strong, consider using a French press. If you plan on storing the coffee you brew, don't use a glass carafe. If no one else in your home drinks coffee, you may want a brewer that makes a single cup.

If you want to make your own coffee, stir the coffee as it is brewing. Giving the coffee a little stir helps to enhance the flavor of the brew. The coffee will be served with a more robust and richer taste.

If you can't afford a new coffee machine, get the most out of your old model by brewing a pot of plain water before each batch. Once the water is hot, add your grounds and pour the water back through the machine. This way, you can make sure that the water is hot and the coffee is flavorful.

Run a pot or two of water through your new machine before actually using it. This simply means that you should run water through the machine as though you were indeed brewing coffee. It will take out any of the chemicals they used in making the pot or any dirt or impurities that were in it.

In order to get the best possible brew, pure, clean water is key. Remember that everything you put in your brew will affect its final taste. Thus, bottled or filtered water make the best choices when brewing coffee.

Has your thought process regarding the morning institution of coffee changed? With so many choices out there, you should try more than one. Now that you have read this article, you should feel more confident about experimenting with some new kinds of coffee.




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