Lots of
people drink coffee as part of their morning routine. Where do you buy your
coffee? What is the best type to purchase? Keep reading to learn all about the
many different varieties of coffee out there.
If
you've forgotten how much coffee to put in your machine, opt for putting in
more rather than less. You can always water down your coffee if it's too
strong. But, if it's too weak, you won't be able to make it better. You'll have
no choice but to make a new pot.
Brewing
your own coffee at home can add up to huge savings when you compare it to the
costs of going to a coffee shop every day. Invest in a good no-spill travel mug
so that you don't regret your decision. Use that expensive coffee as a way to
treat yourself when you achieve one of your goals.
You can
re-use your coffee grounds for many items. Coffee grounds are great for getting
rid of smells like garlic and onion on your hands. You can also use them on
dishes that refuse to get clean with regular washing. Coffee grounds can even
be used in the garden to take care of pests that threaten your plants.
Always
use an airtight container when storing coffee in a refrigerator. If it is not
airtight, your coffee will absorb odors from the refrigerator. If you do not
store your coffee the right way it might not last.
The best
coffee makers actually extract the essence of the bean. Drip coffee makers do
not do this. Find an inexpensive French press and taste the difference. A
French press will extract the oils from the bean and put them in your cup as
opposed to a drip coffee maker which will leave them in the filter.
Keep
your coffee press from getting corroded. Regardless of how great your coffee
and filtration are, repeated water passing through the press leaves a residue.
The mineral buildup might start ruining the taste of your coffee. The simplest
fix is run hot water with some white vinegar included every few weeks to keep
your coffee tasting fresh.
Don't
throw away your old coffee grounds. They can serve a wide variety of useful
purposes in your home. They can help clean your dishes and get rid of backyard
pests. In addition, they can be used as compost in your garden. Finally, they
even have some beauty uses! It's amazing what these old coffee grounds can do.
Do not
buy purchase coffee that has packaged beans and is pre-flavored. These coffees
are made using oil that is hard to clean out of a coffee pot. They will also
affect future pots of coffee that you make, giving each subsequent cup a funny
taste. Furthermore, the flavors these coffees are made with tend not to taste
good anyway.
Make
sure that you are using quality cream and sugar each time you are making
coffee. In addition to the coffee being fresh, you will also want the things that
you put into that drink to be fresh as well. This will help to improve the
overall taste of your coffee each time you drink.
If you
tend to eat cookies with your coffee in the morning or night, try dipping one
into the other. Cookies taste great when combined with coffee, and can give you
the injection of flavor that you desire. Make sure that when you dip, you have
a napkin or towel nearby to avoid a mess.
Only
store your coffee beans at room level temperatures. Coffee beans that get
stored inside a cold appliance are going to attract and absorb both
condensation and the aromas of nearby foods. The resulting flavor of the coffee
is going to wind up reflecting this, and turn into substandard coffee.
To get
the cleanest taste and the least negative effects from your coffee habit,
consider trying organic coffee. Because coffee beans absorb the flavor of
virtually everything, they are exposed to, those that are processed with
chemicals tend to have a muted or distorted flavor. On the other hand, organic
coffee beans offer a very clean and pure brew.
Coffee
can be used in place of water in many recipes an interesting flavor. Try
substituting cooled, brewed coffee for water in cakes, brownies and other baked
treats. Coffee has even been known to add an interesting flavor to a pot of
chili. Use your imagination and come up with some ideas of your own!
If you
want to keep your coffee hot in the pot, warm up the pot beforehand by putting
hot water into it. Insulated carafes work best, as you should never let coffee
spend time on top of a warming plate. This will just burn it. Rewarming hot
water is very convenient to use to rinse out your sink.
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.
Think
carefully about the coffee machine you want to buy in order to brew coffee.
Keep in mind that glass carafes don't retain fresh coffee long and French
presses produce the strongest brew. For households where only one person drinks
coffee, or if it is only consumed infrequently, a single-cup brewer may be
ideal.
Never
store your coffee beans in the refrigerator. Coffee beans tend to soak up odors
from other foods in the refrigerator, ruining the taste of your brew. Instead,
if you aren't planning to use them within a week or two, store the beans in an
air-tight container in the freezer to preserve freshness.
Has your
thought process regarding the morning institution of coffee changed? Try out the
ideas that work for you and do not be afraid to experiment. This article has
likely given you a reason to branch out a bit and try things that you might not
have considered before.
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