Levi KeswickCoffee is one of the world’s oldest and most popular drinks. It is consumed every day by hundreds of millions of people, all over the world. For most people, coffee is the start of their day. Until many people have their first cup, the day can’t begin.
The thing is most people buy their coffee from cafés and never make the effort to make their own. This is a shame since home-brewed coffee can be absolutely delicious if it’s done right.
This post will tell you how you can make the perfect coffee at home so that you don’t have to rely on baristas to make it for you:
High-Quality Equipment
If you want to make the perfect cup of coffee, then it’s a good idea to invest in equipment that’s made to a very high standard. The reason that coffee from cafés tastes so good is that they invest in very good equipment, which allows them to brew coffee efficiently and expertly. According to this guide on super-automatic espresso machines, buying a barista-quality machine could save you upwards of $1,500 a year. If you are on a very tight budget, then it is still possible for you to be able to purchase a coffee machine that’s very well made—you can just buy one second-hand. Purchasing a second-hand coffee machine is hygienic, as long as you thoroughly wash the machine after buying it and taking it home.
Fair Trade Coffee
High-quality equipment isn’t the only thing that you need, you also need to make sure that you invest in coffee that’s been grown and farmed sustainably. Unfortunately, many coffee farmers are paid salaries that aren’t enough for them to support their families. When you buy fair trade coffee, you can be sure that the farmers from whom your coffee comes are being paid handsome salaries. Additionally, you need to find coffee beans with a flavour that you like. Different beans have different tastes. Some companies that sell coffee beans will allow you to sample different varieties before making a purchase.
Freshly Ground Coffee
Rather than buying already ground coffee, grind it yourself at home. Your coffee will have a much fresher taste to it if you grind your own coffee beans. Most people don’t grind their own beans because they find buying it already ground a lot more convenient, but you sacrifice a lot of flavour when you do this. If you are going to grind your own coffee then grind it the morning that you are going to brew it, rather than the night before. Grinding it the night before can impact the freshness of your coffee’s flavour.
Flavoured Coffee
Most people only drink unflavoured coffee, as in coffee that’s just coffee powder, water, and milk. You can add a lot of flavour to coffee by adding spices when you’re brewing it. Adding cinnamon, cloves, or star anise can really boost your coffee’s flavour. You may also want to consider trying out different coffee drinks, like iced coffee. There’s so much more to coffee than just a standard black coffee. You may also want to invest in syrups, which can boost your coffee’s flavour significantly. Maple syrup is a very popular type of syrup added to coffee.
Using Filtered Water
Rather than brewing your coffee using water that’s come from the tap, use a water filter. When you use a water filter you are able to eliminate bacteria and minerals from your tap water, which can seriously improve your coffee’s taste, consistency, and flavour. Additionally, using filtered water can stop minerals from building up inside your kettle or teapot. When you brew coffee using standard tap water, it can develop an unpleasant bitter taste, due to the chlorine and minerals present in it. You can buy a water filter that attaches directly to your tap, which makes filtering water much easier.
Airtight Storage
If you want to ensure that every cup of coffee you brew is flavourful and made to perfection, then make sure that you store your coffee beans in airtight containers. A failure to properly store your coffee beans could result in them becoming mouldy or absorbing the flavours of other things stored with them. At the very least, improper coffee storage will result in the coffee’s flavour being dulled. You can buy specialist coffee storage jars, which is probably a good idea if you are going to invest a lot of money into high-quality beans.
Coffee is a very popular drink. If you are planning on brewing your own at home, then you need to make sure that you are prepared. If you don’t prepare and ensure that you have everything that you need, then your coffee won’t be any different to pre-ground jarred coffee.
