Archive for June 15th, 2010
Different Coffees for Different Beverages: Part One
In previous posts we’ve explored the various factors that determine the quality of a coffee bean. While some coffees are unequivocally better than others, many times the coffee you select will be due to a personal preference flavor preference. And while it is certainly okay to have favorites, certain styles and roasts of coffee work better in certain applications.
Mild Arabica beans are the highest quality coffee you can buy, and if it’s within your budget, you should use them for all applications. If you can’t afford Arabica all of the time, at least use them when you are brewing in your Saeco espresso machine. Since espresso is so concentrated, it is particularly important to use high quality beans. Tomorrow we will talk about the various roasts and their optimal usage.