First off grab a french press, goto your favorite coffee shop and get hold of the beans that they use to make your favorite cup of coffee. You should now have all the ingredients you will need to get started making your ultimate cup of coffee! So let's get to it and soon you will be enjoying that loverly caffeine hit! ummm...
You will require for this:
A french press
Organic fair-trade locally sourced coffee beans
First off life the lid on the french press and remove the internal filter. Warm up the french press by pouring some warm water in it - this will ensure the glass doesn't crack when you add the boiling water! Get some good quality coffee beans from your favorite coffee shop and grind them up. Place 4 teaspoons in the pot, you may wish to fins an amount that suits you but 4 teaspoons is usually just right for most people. Pour in the boiling water slowly to avoid burning yourself leave a small gap at the top to prevent overspill. Stir it up with a spoon and then gently push the assembly down. Leave to one side for about 5 minutes to allow the beans to infuse with the water - a good test to see if it's ready is to placed it against the light, if the coffee is still dark then you know your brew is ready. Push the plunger all the way down and now pour your cup of coffee into your mug and serve with milk, sugar and snacks to taste!
I hope you have enjoyed reading this article on how to make the perfect cup of coffee, remember its make take some practice and experimenting to get it just right so don't give up first time! Enjoy.
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April 11 2010 | coffee | No Comments »
by Nick Frykas
For many people, life wouldn't be the same without a fresh cup of coffee. It isn't always possible or convenient to get down to your favorite coffee shop or barista, and that brings us to tools for your kitchen. Here are a few coffee brewing gadgets you can use in your own home.
In North America, drip coffee machines are the norm. Simply place fresh coffee grounds in the filter basket, pour in cold water, and turn it on. The coffee pours into the glass carafe, ready to enjoy. Coffee filters and coffee grounds are available in a wide variety. These coffee makers are very easy to use and cheap to purchase.
More recent inventions include single serving coffee makers that use a measured packet of coffee grounds like a tea bag. These are purchased in different flavors and varieties, ready to use, and are popular gadgets for houses that only need one cup of coffee made at once. However, the cost per cup may be higher, and supplies may not be available everywhere.
The French Press is a good way to make one or two cups of coffee. Also known as the coffee plunger, these glass and stainless steel gadgets are designed so that both the hot water and coffee are placed inside and allowed to steep briefly. Then, the plunger is pressed down, separating the grounds from the coffee. The resulting java is reported to be stronger and thicker than that made by a drip coffee machine.
Finally, there are espresso machines which produce a concentrated coffee 'shot' using hot water forced under high pressure through very fine grounds. A shot of espresso is thicker than regular coffee and has more sediment in it. Espresso is used in many other coffee drinks, such as lattes, cappuccini, and mochas. This is a much stronger drink than many are accustomed to, although some would say it is the only 'real' coffee.
A coffee bean grinder might be more trouble than you want to go through at home, but it does give you the freshest coffee. For more course grounds, a steel bladed grinder is sufficient. For a finely ground bean a burr mill is the answer, but a bit more costly.
I purchased a wonderful coffee machine with a built in coffee grinder. It also has a timer, so I put all the ingredients in the night before. About 10 minutes before I get up, the grinder kicks in. By the time I get out of bed, my coffee is ready for me. Doesn't that beat making it in the morning?
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January 15 2009 | coffee | No Comments »