1. Tips That Will Take Your Coffee Up A Notch!
Lots of folks love drinking coffee but are clueless about brewing a good cup. To make better
coffee, you need some advice. Here, you will find tips that will bring the coffee you drink
close to perfection.
In order to create coffee with a delicious, rich flavor, try a French press. Paper filters required
by traditional coffee makers absorb some of the coffee's flavor. Conversely a French press
actually squeezes out extra oil for more flavor. You get a deeper flavor because the oils stay
in the brew.
Do you want to have friends over for coffee? If so, explore the possibilities of adding a
personal touch to your drinks. Decorating the frothy latte top takes just a little practice, and
you'll be on your way to a big wow factor with your guests. It is best to practice with melted
chocolate mixed with milk, after a while you will be making neat designs like a pro.
Don't reheat brewed coffee. This has been said to release harmful chemicals, although that
is false. Some of the compounds in coffee can begin to deteriorate within 30 minutes of
brewing, especially if it is left sitting on burner or is heated in the microwave. It may develop a
taste that is bitter or "off".
Coffee in the freezer has a shelf life of only about three months. Keeping the coffee around
longer than this tends to decrease its quality.
When you buy whole coffee beans, make sure you do not grind them until just before you are
ready to make a fresh pot. As soon as coffee is ground, its flavor starts to dissipate. Don't
grind your beans before you brew if you want to drink good coffee.
The type of water used to brew coffee can easily alter taste. Remember that everything you
put in your brew will affect its final taste. This explains why distilled, filtered and bottled
waters provide coffee with the best taste.
To make the best coffee, you need the best water. Using bottled water is a great way to get
the best tasting coffee. Instead of purchasing bottled water, you can use a purifier on your
faucet. Even though it isn't the same, your coffee will have a better taste.
Always add the right amount of water to your coffee maker when brewing. Failing to use
sufficient water will result in coffee that is too strong. But, using too much liquid results in
weak, watery coffee. Generally, a good rule of thumb is to put two cups of water in for each
cup of coffee you are making.
Use water that is pure to get a pure brew from your choice of coffee beans. Always
remember that anything involved in the brewing process has the possibility of affecting your

2. coffee's taste. Filtered and bottled water offer the best tasting base for your coffee.
If you need to cut back on sugar in your diet, you can use other sweeteners. If you are
worried about your blood glucose levels, consider using agave nectar. Splenda and Stevia
are just two low-calorie sweeteners that many coffee drinkers use to replace sugar.
With any luck, now that you have read the preceding piece, you have a better grasp of your
coffee options.