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Delicious Brew Can Be Attained By Anyone
Because of the simplicity, and ease of use, I would have to say that automatic drip is my preferred method when it comes to brewing coffee. Even though Drip Coffee Makers lack the degree of control over the final product that serious coffee connoisseurs require, a delicious brew can be attained by anyone when a few essential items are considered.
WATER, yes water, is a major factor to consider for a tasty brew. Water that comes out of the tap, in most communities has additives, such as chlorine, fluoride, iron and other minerals. These additives can alter the flavor of the water, thus altering the flavor of your coffee. Reducing the impurities in your water will help consumers get true coffee flavor. You can start with bottled spring water or distilled water, but this can be costly and add a lot of unnecessary weight to your already heavy groceries. I prefer to use water from the tap, filtered through a Brita filter.There are others which work just as well(Pure comes to mind), but I just so happen to have the Brita. There are ones that attach to your faucet and ones you can use to filter into a pitcher. I use the latter, and it works quite well. This method gives you a noticeable clean taste compared to tap water.
The next item to consider is which Drip Coffee Maker to use. The best machine is one that will heat the water to the proper temperature (between 190 and 200 degrees Celsius). Extraction time is also a key element. A 10 cup maker should extract the water through the grinds in a 3-4 minute time frame. Most critical though is the water temperature, because if it is correct,the extraction time should be close.I chose a \"Bunn\" home brewer. For approximately $100 this quality machine has a holding tank that keeps the water heated to 200 degrees F, and it consistently brews a pot in 3 minutes.
The remaining items to consider are Grind and Dosage (or the amount of grinds you put in the basket). For drip coffee it is recommended that you use a medium grind. If you are buying your coffee at Starbucks or any other coffee roaster who sells whole bean coffee, you can ask to have it ground for drip, or medium. If you are grinding the beans yourself at the market, set the grinder between espresso and coarse. The Dosage or amount of coffee you use can vary to taste, but the recommended amount is 1 Tbs grinds per 6 ounces of water.
I use to spend a lot of time and money searching out the right kinds of beans, but in recent times I am less concerned with the type of bean (or which can of grinds for that matter). If you use filtered water, get the temperature,and dosage correct, you would be surprised how good Maxwell House,Chock Full O Nuts, Folgers, Etc. will taste.
WATER, yes water, is a major factor to consider for a tasty brew. Water that comes out of the tap, in most communities has additives, such as chlorine, fluoride, iron and other minerals. These additives can alter the flavor of the water, thus altering the flavor of your coffee. Reducing the impurities in your water will help consumers get true coffee flavor. You can start with bottled spring water or distilled water, but this can be costly and add a lot of unnecessary weight to your already heavy groceries. I prefer to use water from the tap, filtered through a Brita filter.There are others which work just as well(Pure comes to mind), but I just so happen to have the Brita. There are ones that attach to your faucet and ones you can use to filter into a pitcher. I use the latter, and it works quite well. This method gives you a noticeable clean taste compared to tap water.
The next item to consider is which Drip Coffee Maker to use. The best machine is one that will heat the water to the proper temperature (between 190 and 200 degrees Celsius). Extraction time is also a key element. A 10 cup maker should extract the water through the grinds in a 3-4 minute time frame. Most critical though is the water temperature, because if it is correct,the extraction time should be close.I chose a \"Bunn\" home brewer. For approximately $100 this quality machine has a holding tank that keeps the water heated to 200 degrees F, and it consistently brews a pot in 3 minutes.
The remaining items to consider are Grind and Dosage (or the amount of grinds you put in the basket). For drip coffee it is recommended that you use a medium grind. If you are buying your coffee at Starbucks or any other coffee roaster who sells whole bean coffee, you can ask to have it ground for drip, or medium. If you are grinding the beans yourself at the market, set the grinder between espresso and coarse. The Dosage or amount of coffee you use can vary to taste, but the recommended amount is 1 Tbs grinds per 6 ounces of water.
I use to spend a lot of time and money searching out the right kinds of beans, but in recent times I am less concerned with the type of bean (or which can of grinds for that matter). If you use filtered water, get the temperature,and dosage correct, you would be surprised how good Maxwell House,Chock Full O Nuts, Folgers, Etc. will taste.