3 Simple
Tips For Making Perfect Coffee
By Gary Gresham
Want to brew the
perfect cup of coffee?
Here are 3 simple tips that will make a difference in
every single cup you drink.
Tip #1
Clean Coffee Pot
A clean pot is essential and can make a world of
difference in the taste of your coffee. Old oils from
previous batches of coffee and soap residue left on the
pot makes coffee taste bad.
Baking soda and water work well for cleaning coffee mugs
and pots. Be sure to rinse extra good so no residue is
left behind.
Tip #2
Clean Filtered Water
The water you use for your coffee will affect the taste
more than anything. Coffee is 99% water so use clean
filtered or bottled water free from chlorine and other
minerals that will affect the taste of your coffee.
Using stainless steel or gold mesh filters instead of
paper filters will also make your coffee taste better.
Paper filters release dyes, chlorine and bleach that
affect taste. If you insist on using paper filters buy
the unbleached, brown paper filters.
Tip #3
Use Fresh Quality Coffee
Quality coffee costs more but will consistently produce
better tasting coffee.
For the best results use quality, whole bean coffee and
grind the coffee beans just prior to use. You might think
it's an inconvenience compared to ground coffee, but once
you taste the difference you'll never go back.
If you still want to use ground coffee, make sure you use
a good, drip grind coffee.
Use 2 level tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water.
This can be adjusted for individual taste preference.
Make sure to spread the grounds evenly in the coffee
filter so full brewing is achieved.
Drink your fresh coffee right away for the best flavor.
Coffee will break down quickly if left on a heat source.
Coffee should never be reheated or microwaved.
A clean, preheated air pot or stainless steel Thermos
will keep coffee hot for about an hour without hurting
the flavor.
If you follow these 3 simple tips, every cup you brew
will be perfect coffee.
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