We will give you tools on how to make coffee, to make your »pick me up« time as pleasant as possible. We will also show you some different ways to make coffee. We will show you how to make espresso coffee, how to make cappuccino, how to make iced coffee, Turkish coffee, how to make French press coffee and also show you how to make other coffee drinks.

If you don't have the time to do the grinding and brewing itself, you can always use our guide on how to make espresso coffee, how to make cappuccino, how to make iced coffee, Turkish coffee, how to make French press coffee and also show you how to make other coffee drinks.

If you don't have the time to do the grinding and brewing itself, you can always use a single serve coffee maker, one of the Keurig one cup brewers from Keurig. There you can also buy great gourmet coffee beans from all over the World.

How to make coffee tip: Focus on regional origins (Kenya, Costa Rica, Colombia, Jamaica etc.) and choose the Arabica coffee beans as the Robusta has a slightly bitter taste that most gourmet specialty coffee drinkers try to stay away.

I traveled all over the World in last decade. I had some really great and amazing experiences and because I m a coffee lover I also learned a lot about different ways local folks prepare their coffee. I will share some of them with you.

Coffee is brewed differently all over the World and as a second most important beverage it has many variations. CoffeeInspector.com will give you many great and easy to follow tips on how to make coffee. Basically, we did the research, you will make a choice.

How to make coffee tip: It is all in the level of roast.

As coffee gets the majority of its characteristic flavors from roasting, the length of roasting is the most important thing to consider when buying the coffee beans for your home or professional use.

The longer the beans are roasted, the more oil comes out of them, and the less acid and caffeine remains.

Some basic guidelines: regular roasting is finished first, the French roast is second and the coffee beans for espresso coffee remain in the roaster the longest time.

You need to know this because you will choose coffee beans accordingly to type of coffee you want to prepare. If you are looking for good deals on coffee beans you can choose from many reputable online retailers like Green Mountain Coffee or Amazon.

Now you know what kind of coffee beans you want for your coffee let us look closely what you need to consider before making a leap from good coffee to great coffee.

 

How to make coffee basic steps

1. Coffee Storage

Make sure to protect your gourmet coffee beans from heat, light and moisture. Store your coffee beans in an airtight container, or keep it in original bag rolled tight. You can also store coffee in a cool dark place or in the freezer for the best preservation.

2. Coffee Grinding

Using the best coffee grinder provides you with the ultimate coffee experience. Before grinding remember to grind just as much coffee as you will need for two, even better for just one brew cycle. Otherwise it will oxidize and coffee wills loose its flavor.

We recommend a burr coffee grinder over a blade grinder since it has more consistency. Best grinders are so called conical burr grinders which are best for grinding flavored or oily coffee.

How to make coffee Important Tip:

Use a coarse grind for a coffee pot, medium grind for a cafeteria (French Press), medium to fine for a filter drip machine and espresso grind for an espresso machine.

3. Temperature and water quality

The quality of water is very important for the overall taste, Why?

A cup of coffee consists of more than 92 % of water. And the difference in water quality can be huge.

If you use tap water remember to let your tap run a few seconds until it cools to its lowest temperature. If your tap water is not nearly perfect, you should filter it or buy bottled. Do not use distilled water as it produces a flat cup of coffee.

How to make coffee tip: The best temperature for brewing coffee is between 195 to 215 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Choose the best coffee maker

To brew a cup of gourmet coffee you need to choose right coffee maker to go with your coffee.

You can choose from many different types and models. You can choose espresso coffee maker, cappuccino machine or any other coffee maker that lets you brew your own coffee. There are also some single serve coffee makers that can do the job.

From our experiences the best gourmet coffee comes from manual drip machines, French press pot, or from a vacuum pot.

The electric drip machines can also do the job well. But you need to choose the best coffee maker as there are many cheap coffee makers that do not perform well.

You can look for the best rated coffee maker and decide if and what to buy. Personally I like Bunn coffee maker. It is and expensive coffee maker but worth it.

The period of time the hot water stays in contact with the grounds is directly related to the type of grind used for the particular coffee maker.

The rough guide numbers are:

• 10-30 seconds for espresso grind
• 3-6 minutes for fine grind
• 6-8 minutes for medium grind
• 8-10 minutes for coarse grind

5. Measure the amount of coffee

How to make coffee tip: use two or three tablespoons of ground coffee for each five to six ounces of water. Of course you can adjust that to your particular taste and coffee drinking style. Remember that some coffees are stronger than others. So you need to take that also into account. If you want to treat yourself royally, use Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee which requires more coffee grounds than others.

6. Enjoy the fresh brewed cup of coffee

If you want to get the most out of your coffee, than drink it while it is still fresh. I like to drink it in my favorite coffee mug and while it is still very hot.

In 20 minutes coffee becomes bitter, so you better drink it fresh. But if you do not have time, you should place your coffee in a thermal carafe or vacuum battle where it will preserve the flavor.

You can also use whipped cream or skim milk to get different flavor. Or you can use some sweetener to give your coffee different taste. If you do use sugar, make sure to use raw sugar over the white one. It makes a difference.

Do you now how to make coffee? I m sure you do. Follow the upper fundamentals and you will brew gourmet cup of coffee like one at Starbucks.

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