Many people have to have a good cup of coffee if
they want to stay sharp and energized during the day. However, these same
people often do not stop to think about what they are drinking. With the right
information, you can get more from your next cup of coffee.
For a quick and affordable brew of espresso, try
using a Moka stovetop coffee pot. Mokas generally produce one or two cups of
coffee in the amount of time it takes to boil that amount of water. The coffee
is brewed by pressurized steam rising through a funnel of coffee grinds and
then rising again into the top chamber where it is ready to be poured into a
cup.
Remember that coffee is a very absorbent food. So,
proper storage is essential. Keep your unused coffee in a place that is dry and
cool where it is protected from both sunlight and heat. However, do not store
it in your fridge or freezer. Also make sure the container is opaque and
air-tight, to prevent coffee from absorbing flavor and aromas from other foods.
Did you know that drinking a cup of coffee will
improve your exercise? Studies have shown that the caffeine in coffee will give
you a great boost when consumed prior to your exercise routine. This little
lift may be just what you need to get through your exercise and preform the way
you want.
You need not freeze your coffee. Coffee can absorb
the smells and flavors of other foods nearby. Your best choice is to store
coffee in an opaque, airtight container in an area at or near room temperature.
If you must keep it inside the fridge or freezer, be sure it's inside a freezer
bag with a seal.
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.
Never drink coffee in the eight hours prior to going
to bed. The half-life of caffeine can range from 30 minutes to 8 hours, so this
is the only sure fire way of having it out of your system when it is time to
rest. Otherwise, you are going to need even more caffeine the next day. A
coffee habit can be a little healthy, but caffeine dependency is bad news.
If something tastes "off" in your morning
brew, remember that unpleasant water will result in unpleasant coffee. Tap
water is known for producing an unpleasant brew. To help improve your water
quality, consider installing a water purifying filter to your sink. If you
don't want to install a filter, you can buy pitchers that contain filters or
use bottled water as the base for your coffee.
The best way to brew coffee is to brew it strong. If
you do not like the taste of strong coffee, add milk or water after it is
brewed. You want your coffee to be at its peak of flavor. If it is brewed
strong and according to the proper water to coffee ratios, it should be strong
and aromatic.
Mixing different flavors together can give you new
and unique coffee tastes. Visit some specialty coffee venues to sample some
varieties and get some expert advice.
If you are grinding your own coffee, the medium
grind is preferable for regular purposes. It works great for the home drip brewer.
It should be around the consistency of common table salt when you are done.
Practice with your own machine until you learn what produces flavors you
prefer.
If you have strong smells on your hands that will
not come out, you should try wetting your hands and then scrubbing them with
some used coffee grounds. They will absorb any odors on your hands and have
them smelling fresh and clean in no time. Make sure that you rinse them well
after you are done.
Most coffee drinkers prefer a mild cup of coffee
over any other strength. Roast your beans for around 7 minutes, or until they
double in size and pop. This will make you a wonderfully mild and smooth cup of
coffee. This is perfect for iced coffees and other coffee drinks.
It can be exciting to stray away from your usual
coffee flavor. Try out different blends on occasion to broaden your horizons.
If you like different varieties, consider purchasing multiple blends that can
be stored in the freezer.
Do not leave coffee, in the pot, sitting on the
burner for a long time. The heat from the burner can scald the coffee very
quickly. This so affects the flavor of the coffee that reputable coffee shops
pour out any coffee that has been sitting on a burner for 20 minutes.
If you love the great taste of freshly brewed
coffee, stay away from the grocery store. The beans you can grind on the coffee
aisle say "fresh," but have been sitting there for quite some time.
Instead, go directly to the roaster's website. Many places will ship your beans
within a day or two of roasting, giving you maximum freshness!
Never drink the coffee before it is done brewing. If
you pour yourself a cup of coffee mid-brew, it will lack flavor, as the flavor
as added as the cycle progresses. The combination of brewing and dripping coffee
creates an intoxicating blend.
The simplest way to make a perfect cup of latte is
to pour a single ounce of chocolate syrup into the bottom of the cup. Top the
chocolate with fresh espresso then stir from the bottom to the top of the glass
then back down again for the most consistent flavor.
Now that you are finished with this article, you
should have a new appreciation of coffee and all that it can offer you. There
is more to coffee than just a way to get some caffeine into your system. With
the information you have just read, you can really get the most from your next
cup of coffee.
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