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Water: Coffee is 98% water—use
the best water you can find. Clean filtered water will give
the best and most consistent results.
Coffee: For the freshest-tasting
coffee, buy only as much as you'll use in a week. Grind your
whole bean coffee right before brewing, if possible. Store
your coffee in an air-tight container in a cool, dark place. |
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The Golden Measure: Use
two slightly-roounded tablespoons of ground coffee for every
six ounces of water. Using less will bring out undesireable
bitterness. Using more may overpower you with too much flavor,
body and caffeine! |
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Cone Filter:
Whether you brew directly into your commuter mug or into a
thermos, this is a great way of preparing coffee. Make sure
to gently stir the grounds when adding hot water.
Automatic Drip: The handiest
method for sure. To avoid the dreaded burnt coffee effect,
pour your brewed coffee into a pre-warmed thermos to keep
each cup fresh. |
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French Press:
A fancy and flavorful method. It's very important to grind
your coffee fairly coarse. Pour halfway full with hot water
and swirl the grounds for 10-20 seconds. Pour the remaining
water, cover, and wait 3 minutes before plunging the filter.
Voilá!
Home Espresso: Getting the
proper fine grind will maximize the flavor of your home espresso.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and keep your machine
very clean. Consider flushing regularly with a detergent made
especially for home espresso machines. |
