Brewing Tips and Guides

There are limitless ways to enjoy our favorite caffeinated beverage. It obviously would be impossible to list every single permutation of coffee, water, milk, and sugar but it’s worth a try! Here are 24 Ways to Brew Coffee.

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Don’t worry… I picked them up, ground them up, and drank them up!

Attention to Detail

Everything about preparing coffee cries out for attention to the minutest of details. The temperature of the water is critical: Too hot and you will get bitterness, too low and you will get poor flavor extraction. The size of the grinds is specific for each kind of coffee maker. Even the type of filter you might use – and any chemical residue leftover from the manufacturing process – can impact your final brew. From this page, you can access 21-Easy-Hacks-to-Instantly-Improve-Your-Coffee-at-Home to coax from your beans the best cup of coffee possible.

The following are some additional articles that will help guide you in your coffee preparation and improve your technique.

The Proper Coffee to Water Ratio (American-style!)
The Proper Coffee to Water Ratio (Metric Style!)
Super Easy Ways to Make Coffee (Without a Coffee Maker!)
Guide to Coffee Roasting Levels with Charts! Info Before You Buy
Why and How to Clean Your Coffee Maker
Why your French Press Plunger is Stuck
The Importance of the Coffee Bloom

I’ll keep adding to this as I write articles that pertain to getting your best cup. Keep checking back!