{"id":125492,"date":"2022-08-20T16:23:31","date_gmt":"2022-08-20T20:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/?p=125492"},"modified":"2022-08-20T16:23:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-20T20:23:31","slug":"seven-quick-tips-for-better-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/seven-quick-tips-for-better-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Quick Tips For Better Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SevenFor the longest time, the coffee<\/strong> I made at home never tasted like the brew I got at my local coffee shop. That meant I stopped a Tims<\/a> a lot. However the cost of coffee at the drive-up has exploded. According to Tasting Table<\/a> the price of coffee has been steadily increasing. In October 2019, coffee’s average price per pound in U.S. cities was $4.17. It has increased 38.8% by June 2022. The price per pound of coffee increased to $5.79. After much research and experimentation\u00a0 I have identified 7 quick tips make a bold and delicious cup of coffee at home or work.<\/p>\n

Store your coffee right<\/h2>\n

S\"Store<\/a>tore your coffee in a container with an air-tight lid, like a mason jar. You can or store a bag or can of coffee on a shelf or back of the pantry. You should find a spot free of humidity<\/strong>. Avoid the freezer – it\u2019s humid in there. I use the OXO Airtight 1.7 Qt for Coffee and More Food Storage, Good Grips POP Container<\/a>.
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Warm your mug<\/h2>\n

If you pour hot coffee into a mug at a lower temperature, it won\u2019t stay hot for long. You can prolong your coffee sipping pleasure by pre-warming the cup. Pour some hot water into the cup<\/strong> and let it sit while the coffee is brewing. Pout off the hot water before filling the mug with coffee and enjoy a longer-lasting hot cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

Use the right coffee cup<\/h2>\n

\"the<\/a>Use a diner-style white coffee mug with thick walls. Thick-walled mugs<\/strong> maintain the coffee\u2019s steaming hot temperature for longer. Avoid those dainty china teacups. They are going to drop in temperature quickly, leaving you with room-temperature coffee. Sturdy handcrafted ceramic mugs are fine too.<\/p>\n

Too much water<\/h2>\n

A weak cup of coffee can be caused by too much water\u2014or not enough coffee\u2014for a good cup of joe. Start with two heaping tablespoons of coffee per cup of brew and then tweak the coffee\/water ratio<\/strong> if needed.<\/p>\n

Use good water\"\"<\/h2>\n

Tap water is convenient, but if you don’t like the taste of your tap water, don’t use it for coffee<\/strong>. Tap water impurities can affect the taste of your morning brew. Switch to filtered water or bottled spring water. Filtered water is free of minerals and are not acidic.<\/p>\n

Clean your filter basket<\/h2>\n

This one would seem to be a no brainer, but have you ever checked the machine at the office? Make sure that you remove the used grounds<\/strong> directly after brewing. If they sit in the filter for a few days, they can get moldy and you\u2019ll need to thoroughly clean the machine before using it again.<\/p>\n

Clean your coffee machine<\/h2>\n

\"Clean<\/a>Your coffeemaker needs to be cleaned regularly<\/strong>. Wash the carafe, filter basket and lids in soapy water after every use. And at least once a month run a brew cycle with equal parts water and vinegar. Get full instructions on how to clean a coffee maker here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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These seven quick tips can help you make your coffee taste like your favorite coffee shop brew.<\/em><\/p>\n

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How many cups of coffee do you drink at work?<\/strong><\/p>