Archive for April 20th, 2010
If you’ve spent the time and money to invest in a premium coffee maker, chances are that you want the highest quality brewed beverage possible. However, the equipment can only take you so far. The two biggest variables when it comes to brewing your coffee are the beans and the water. Using bottled water solves the water quandary, but there are several factors to consider when purchasing your coffee.
No matter where your coffee is cultivated or what flavor essences it boasts, to achieve the best tasting product it is essential to grind your own beans. As soon as the coffee beans are ground, they begin to lose their flavor, as the oils, which give the coffee its taste, are released. And who knows who long those pre-ground coffees and dehydrated crystals have been sitting on the shelf?