My husband used to ridicule my coffee drinking habit like
this: “Coffee before coffee and coffee after coffee”. I took his criticism as a
compliment as I really would like to be a coffeeholic.
Though I have read about hundreds of coffee flavours, I
would always prefer a perfect South Indian filter coffee brewed only by me.
When a visiting friend from Italy told me about his experience of drinking
gourmet coffee in a remote Indian coffee outlet in Italy, I could not suppress my
incredulity.
Since such verbal description of a coffee taste is never
enough to truly understand and appreciate, I decided to gain insight about
gourmet coffee by doing research online. Within a few seconds, I found a PLR
article on ‘Gourmet Coffee’ that I reproduce below after doing a bit of
modifications. I am gald to share it with other coffee lovers in India,
especially in Madras, the city of coffee lovers.
One of the most
critical aspects of coffee drinking is the grade of the coffee that you start
off with. If you have a favorite flavor, then purchase whole beans in that
flavor. If you can do this, it will allow you to get the most fresh coffee
accessible.
Grind away. Purchase a quality coffee grinder. Some of the
best grinders available today are easy to use and easy to clean up. By grinding
your own coffee beans, youll be able to only grind what you need, meaning that
you will have complete freshness in your coffee.
Store It Right And Tight. It is very fundamental to store
your coffee tightly. Air oxidizes the coffee and can make it to get bitter
quickly. Metal canisters can also enable a metal taste to get into the coffee,
making it taste bad.
The top solution is for a plastic or ceramic air tight
container for your coffee and coffee beans. Also, store it at room temperature
because the moisture in the fridge or freezer can make it go bad faster.
Getting To The Coffee
The Maker. The coffee maker that you use is also critical.
No matter what style that you go with, you can get a good cup of coffee out of
it if you take the essential steps to keeping it fresh.
For example, you should insure that the coffee maker is kept
clean after each use. In fact, youll need to make sure that you detail clean
it, with the assistance of vinegar, every so often as well. Your preferences
will ultimately determine which style of coffee maker you will use. Make sure
that it uses a permanent filter in it.
Even In The Water. Even the water that you use is central to
the quality of the coffee you will get from it. It is essential that you use
water that is free from chlorine and minerals.
Often, using bottled water rather than tap water will
augment the quality of the coffee. Also, keep the water nice and hot. A good
temperature for the water is about 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Supply The Right Amount. It is also central for you to use
the right quantity of coffee beans and coffee grounds in the maker. Too many
and you will have a very strong cup of coffee and too few will make it to be
too weak. Follow the directions provided by the coffee producer for the best
cup of coffee.
Lastly and probably the most vital aspect of getting a great
cup of gourmet coffee is to make sure to enjoy your coffee when it is hot and
fresh. Most restaurants are told to keep coffee for less than thirty minutes,
but at home, the best coffee is the coffee that hasnt sat for more than twenty
minutes.
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