Getting The Best From Your Brewed Coffee

There is nothing quite like a good cup of coffee when you are feeling sluggish and depressed. Just the smell of coffee can perk you up. By learning more about coffee, you can really enjoy your next cup. This article will share a few interesting pieces of information about this drink.

• For a quick and affordable brew of espresso, try using a Moka stovetop coffee pot. Mokas generally produce one or two cups of coffee in the amount of time it takes to boil that amount of water. The coffee is brewed by pressurized steam rising through a funnel of coffee grinds and then rising again into the top chamber where it is ready to be poured into a cup.
• Do you plan on wowing guests with freshly brewed coffee? Try decorating the foam on your lattes yourself. A bit of practice will help you create flowers or leaves, and you will impress your guests. Also, you can practice to become skilled in doing this.
• Try adding spices to your coffee grounds to create your own "artisan" flavors. Think about things you would add to chocolate if you are having trouble deciding what to try. Start with simple things like cinnamon and nutmeg. You can also do things like adding a little vanilla abstract to your cup to enrich the flavor of your coffee.
• Do not use tap water when you are making coffee unless your faucet is fitted with a device that will filter out all of the impurities. There are many people that have no problem with tap water, but the reality is that tap water that tastes bad will make your coffee taste just as bad.
• It is very important to properly clean your coffee making equipment. If you do not clean the equipment frequently, the taste of your coffee may suffer. You do not have to clean the equipment fully after ever use, but if you start to notice a slight odor or buildup of any kind, it should be fully cleaned.
• If you want superb quality, you have to carefully select the water you use. Using bottled water is a good idea if you're fine with actually purchasing water. If you want to forgo bottled water, consider investing in a water filtration system. Although it is different than bottled water, your coffee will taste better when you use purified water than when you just use tap water.
• If you are making iced coffee with instant coffee grounds, you should add twice as much as you would normally add to a hot cup. This is because adding ice will dilute the coffee and make it weak if you do not make sure that you make it strong enough.
• Make sure you are patient whenever you are creating lattes. The best lattes are those that are created with due care. Be careful when pouring the milk, and use extreme caution when creating the design. Don't just rush into it, and if you need some ideas on designs, check out Flickr.
• Use the right amount of water when brewing coffee. Coffee can turn out too strong if there isn't enough water used. Too much water can make it weak. A good practice is to use two cups water for every desired cup of coffee.
• You should never reheat coffee, as it will just burn the beverage and taste far worse than being cold. Instead, know when you will have your coffee for more than 20 minutes. Have an insulated mug or a thermal carafe handy for these occasions to retain the original heat and warmth.
• To get the ideal flavor from your coffee beans, the water needs to be just the right temperature. Boiling water is too hot and as a result will sap the more bitter oils from your beans. Alternately, water that is not hot enough will not brew all the flavor from your beans leaving you with a very bland coffee.
• Before you decide on a drive-thru establishment that you want to purchase from each morning, try them all to get an idea of the one you like the most. The last thing that you will want to do is settle for a mediocre coffee, if there is a place that you would enjoy better.
• If you like the taste of coffee, but you avoid it due to it giving you the jitters, you should switch to a brand of coffee that does not contain caffeine. You will be able to drink as much coffee as you want without worrying about getting a huge caffeine rush.
• When making iced coffee at home, do not use the traditional method of simply making the coffee and pouring it over ice cubes. This will create a very watered down version of coffee. Consider instead brewing your coffee and then freezing it in ice cube trays. Once they are frozen, they are ideal for iced coffee, adding flavor as they melt.
• Are you wary of adding sugar to your coffee, but still want it to taste like it has been sweetened? Try adding some warm milk to your coffee. It contains wholesome sweetness and add creaminess to your beverage at the same time. This method is better for your health than weighing down your beverage with sugar and heavy cream.

Coffee has been enjoyed by people all around the world for thousands of years, so your interest in it is nothing new. The more you learn about coffee, the more pleasure you will get from drinking it. Armed with the tips in this article, you can make your next cup of coffee one to remember.