You probably vividly remember the best coffee you ever drank. Maybe you brewed it on your own, or pe...

1. Finding The Right Beans For A Great Cup Of Coffee
You probably vividly remember the best coffee you ever drank. Maybe you brewed it on your own, or
perhaps you purchased it from a coffee shop. The varieties of coffees and brewing methods can be
staggering. Read this article so you can buy only the best coffee available.
Old coffee should never be reheated. However, this is not because doing so will create dangerous
chemicals. The taste does suffer, though. The compounds that give coffee its special taste start to
break down as soon as 30 minutes after brewing. It may taste especially bitter or otherwise "off."
Seek out coffee grounds that have not had any pesticides near them. Coffee develops much of its
flavor through the soil its grown in. Organically grown coffee is going to naturally taste the best
when you brew it.
The type of beans you buy is crucial to how good your coffee is. Shop the selections at several local
stores. You can usually find freshly roasted beans. If you don't live close to a good source, try looking
online to find what you need. Although you may pay more, this can give you the best quality in the
long run.
Any water that you utilize with your coffee maker should be clean, fresh and pleasant-tasting.
Starting with bad tasting water will result in bad tasting coffee. A good way to ensure a good cup of
coffee is to try the water before hand.
Use the right amount of water when brewing coffee. Without enough water, the flavor will be
overpowering. But adding too much water will leave you with weak coffee. A good practice is to use
two cups water for every desired cup of coffee.
The purity of your coffee depends on the purity of the water used to make it. Remember that
everything you put in your brew will affect its final taste. For this reason, you should choose distilled
water, filtered water or bottled water if you want your coffee to taste fantastic.
There is no need for you to freeze your coffee. Actually, coffee can often take on smells and flavors
from other foods. The best storage place for your coffee is an airtight, opaque canister at room
temperature. Also, you can opt to put your coffee in a freezer bag if you really want to freeze it.
Get milk frothy at home without buying a pricey machine. Put a microwave-safe coffee mug in the
microwave. Alternatively, you could use a measuring cup. Once the milk is steaming, use a whisk
and whip the handle quickly between your palms. Maintain this motion until the milk is adequately
foamy. To achieve maximum froth, use either half and half or whole milk.
Think about the amount of cups of coffee you want when figuring out how much coffee and water to
put into your maker. While an ordinary cup of coffee has six ounces, a measuring cup has eight. Two
tablespoons of coffee to a coffee cup is the typical coffee to water ratio. Using a measuring cup will
result in a watered down brew.
Consider fair-trade coffee to help support developing countries. While it's a little more pricey, it
tastes better. You will also help out farms in developing countries.
Chocolate is a great alternative to combine with your coffee. This will give you energy and satisfy

2. your sweet tooth. Try dark chocolate coffee for a boost of energy in the morning.
This article should show you that there are endless options out there for you in terms of coffee. You
probably want to go right out and buy a cup of coffee now. Good luck shopping for your coffee beans
and be sure to remember all the tips you've just read. Enjoy your coffee!