Coffee is such a magical drink. With the caffeine, it contains, coffee could lift up someone’s mood and boost their productivity. People love drinking coffee so they believe coffee brings philosophical meaning to it. That’s why, if you read an article from programminginsider, you will see movies such as, “Connected by Coffee,” Caffeinated,” and the “The Coffee Man” tell us a story on how powerful coffee can impact people’s life. But, how do we make the best coffee that can lift our mood and productivity?
In this article, we will take a look at how you can make your barista-style coffee. However, making this barista coffee yourself is not too difficult, and with a little effort, you too can enjoy the best coffee without burning yourself out. To that end, here are five simple tips on how to make your own barista coffee. You’ll also find out more about the different types of coffee makers on the market and the ideal way to add even more flavor to your morning brew.
Look for the Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans
Most people buy coffee grounds at the supermarket. However, you are likely to get a much better quality coffee if you buy freshly brewed coffee grounds. Consider visiting the regional coffee shop (Starbucks, for example) or find a roasting supplier to buy from. Freshly roasted coffee should be allowed to steep five times before being used, so ask your coffee bean supplier when roasting is complete.
To get the best coffee flavor, coffee beans should be finished within three weeks. If you extend this, you will lose their delicious natural flavor. There are mainly two different forms of coffee beans. Arabica is considered higher quality than Robusta (due to its richer and stronger aromatic taste); it is the most popular and widely used type of bean. Robusta, which can be considered an inferior type of bean (hence the lower price), is often used as instant coffee.
Store Your Coffee Properly
Storage is essential to make sure you have the best coffee. Coffee should be stored in a cool, dry place, and I don’t mean the refrigerator. The damp, cold environment of the refrigerator can be detrimental to coffee. And if you’re thinking of putting your coffee in the freezer to preserve its flavor (as most people do to reduce vegetables or fruit), don’t do it, because the thawing process can damage the coffee, causing it to lose its original flavor.
Buy a Quality Grinder
Ask any barista and they will tell you how important it is to have a great grind to get the best coffee. An inadequate quality grind will give you a coffee grind with a fantastic amount of different-sized grinds, which help determine how the flavor of the coffee is expressed during the brewing process. Strawberry grinds are apparently better, but you can continue reading this guide to learn more about the difference between the two.
Brew Your Water Correctly
Water is an important factor that affects the quality of your coffee, as over 90% of your typical coffee is water. The worst thing you can do is use tap water to make your coffee (which many people do). This is because tap water can contain impurities such as minerals, metals, and salts, and these impurities can change the taste of your coffee because they can independently provide a different taste to the water.
Therefore, it is best to use filtered water to get the best-tasting coffee. In addition to providing you with a richer and smoother tasting coffee, using filtered water can also help you protect your coffee machines, as impurities in tap water can create a buildup of scale and clog your body. Also, don’t neglect to use clean water every time you brew; don’t use water that has been in your coffee system or your notebook for a while.
Find the Correct Brewing Temperature
The perfect water temperature for the best coffee depends on the size of the grind (fine or coarse, for example), the brewing method (using a mocha pot, for example), and the type of brew. One tip: use cooler temperatures for darker roasted beans, because using very hot water can make the brew more bitter/burnt.
