1. Since ground coffee tends to go stale faster, buy whole beans and store them in the freezer for up to a month. If you'll be using them within two weeks, store in the fridge.
2. Don't grind the coffee too fine, as this will result in a bitter-tasting brew. And by the way, a good coffee grinder needn't be expensive; I got mine at Home Goods for around eleven bucks.
3. Use cold, filtered water to brew your coffee.
4. Two level tablespoons (not teaspoons!) of coffee for every six (not eight!) ounces of water will yield a better-tasting cup.
5. Instead of leaving the coffee in the coffeemaker pot, which can cause it to scorch as it sits on the warmer, pour it into an insulated carafe to keep it hot and fresh-tasting.
6. To help keep the coffee even hotter, heat the carafe up by pouring boiling water into it as the coffee brews. Then dump the water and replace it with the coffee to serve. You can also do this if you're using a travel mug.
image via
Enjoy the world's finest Italian coffee. Receive a free gift with every coffee machine purchase. Shop illy online.
And use a french press. I can not believe how much better coffee tastes when made with a french press.
ReplyDeleteAli of
www.dressingken.com
Ooh! Good tip. Thanks Ali!
Deletexo
I dont think I can say no to Starbucks, I am a addict!....LOL
ReplyDeleteLOL! Baby steps...maybe try making your own once a week or something. Then put the money you save in a new shoe fund.
Delete