How To Brew A Perfect Pot Of Coffee

Have you ever had a really good cup of coffee and wished you could make coffee just like it at home? You may have thought that the trick was in the coffee beans, and while beans are important, the actual brewing and preparation can make or break a pot of coffee.

One thing you must invest in if you want superior coffee is a coffee grinder. A coffee grinder will help you get a fresh pot as grinding will unleash the aromatic oils from the beans right before you make your coffee. Most experts agree that the best kind of grinder is the old fashioned manual kind. These grinders mash up the beans more slowly than electric grinders which create heat that can change the taste of the beans.

When selecting beans, of course, you should pick high quality beans - yes, you will have to pay for them but buying cheap beans will give you inferior tasting coffee. Also make sure you keep your beans in a dark place and in a sealed container. Don't grind your coffee beans until just before you brew the coffee.

Once you have your ground coffee you've got to brew it properly but before that you must make sure you use the right kind of coffee maker. The best kind of coffee maker is either a press pot or one with a permanent filter or gold cone. Paper filter coffee pots are discouraged as the paper filters can absorb the aromatic oils from the coffee beans instead of letting it pass down into the pot of coffee. They can also leave an aftertaste that can ruin a good cup of joe!

Now when you go to brew the coffee, you should grind up two tablespoons of whole beans for every 6 ounces of water that you will be using. This means you will have to do a bit of planning ahead of time so that you can gauge how much coffee to grind up.

Another important aspect of making a perfect pot of coffee is the length of time you let the coffee brew. Ground coffee is very fragile and the amount of time that it comes into contact with water greatly affects the taste. If it is in the water for too long, you could end up with bitter tasting coffee - not long enough and your coffee could be weak and flavorless.

Finally, you want to make sure your coffee doesn't sit around too long after brewing. About 20 minutes after it has been brewed it will start to develop a bitter taste so better drink up before then!

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