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How to Make the Best Cup of Coffee

  • Monday 05 / 04 / 2021 0
How to Make the Best Cup of Coffee

We all have different taste preferences concerning our ideal cup of coffee, but mastering the fundamentals will help you perfect your cup.

Skip your expensive morning coffee run and instead, continue reading to learn all you need to know about making the perfect cup of Joe at home.

How to Choose the Right Coffee

If you’re a coffee-lover, we understand that you want to pick the highest quality grounds or beans possible. First, check the label to make sure the coffee is fresh. For the best taste, choose a locally roasted blend. Spoons ‘n Spice’s local roaster is a high-quality option that is carefully crafted to perfection. You should also pick a roast that will give you the ideal flavor you want.

 

 

How to Appropriately Grind Coffee

After selecting a coffee blend, it’s time to grind it. This process depends on how you’re going to prepare it, and the size of the grind is largely important to the taste of your coffee.

 

If you’re using a French press, vacuum coffee maker, or the like, you’ll want to choose a coarse grind. Simply select the appropriate setting on your coffee grinder to achieve an optimal consistency.

 

Most people have a drip coffee maker at home. A medium grind is ideal for this cup of coffee. Its consistency is similar to granulated sugar and is fine enough to provide decent extraction, but not so fine that you end up with grounds in your coffee pot.

 

 

How to Brew Coffee

The water ratio you use is very important to the quality of your coffee. A general guideline called the “Golden Ratio” calls for 1-2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water.

 

The amount of time that water is in contact with the coffee grounds is another important factor when it comes to flavor. In a drip coffee maker, the contact time should be about five minutes. Also, don’t forget to use an unbleached filter for elevated flavor. If you’re using a French press, the contact time should be about 2-4 minutes.

 

If the taste is off, you’re likely either over-extracting or under-extracting, so experiment with the contact time until you get it right!

 

 

How to Properly Store Coffee

To preserve your beans’ fresh-roasted flavor, be sure to store them in an opaque, air-tight container. Additionally, keep them in a dark and cool location that sits at room temperature. Placing coffee beans in a cold environment like a fridge or freezer will damage the oils necessary for flavor.

 

 

Visit Spoons ‘n Spice for All Your Coffee Needs

Now that you know the basics of making the best cup of coffee, stop by Spoons ‘n Spice to pick up everything you need. With thousands of items in stock, we’re sure to have exactly what you’re looking for to make all of your coffee dreams come true.

 

We’re mindful of the COVID-19 pandemic and currently offer online shopping, in-store pickup, and curbside pickup. Just give us a call when you arrive, and we’ll bring the item you purchased right to your car.

 

We’re located in the Sugarhouse Shopping Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Contact us at [email protected] or call 801-263-1898 with any questions you might have today!

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