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How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee

By Brian Hill

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Published: 18Apr2008
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Every coffee "aficionado" is on a quest to brew the perfect cup of that hot beverage. They scour the stores for different beans, experiment with various roasts and try an assortment of different methods of brewing . . . with a view to achieve the perfect cup. Well, you can stop looking now, because you have found exactly what you need to know to make a delightful cup of coffee.

To begin with, wash out all your coffee making equipment thoroughly. This includes the grinder and the coffee maker, from top to bottom. Residue from previous cups of coffee can turn stale and subtly change the flavor of your next brew. If you clean the equipment after every use, you will avoid this problem and will have made the first step towards brewing your perfect cup of coffee.

Next, you will need the freshest coffee beans possible, from a top quality supplier. That does NOT include your supermarket! There are plenty of coffee suppliers that offer very fresh and excellent quality beans, ask around for recommendations. It is also important that you don't buy too many beans at a time. While you may get a discount for buying in bulk, the beans will be too old by the time you get around to using them, so stick to small quantities that you can use up within a month or less.

Another very important factor in how your coffee tastes is the water used. Tap water that has a taste of any sort, will pass that on to your beverage. To get the best results, use distilled water. This will also prevent the buildup of minerals in your coffee maker. If you do choose to use tap water, let it run for a few minutes to clear out any impurities that might be stored in the pipes. You should also start with very cold water, if possible.

If you want that perfect cup then grinding your own beans is really the only way to go. The oils that are released when a coffee bean is ground are very volatile and tend to dissipate very quickly. For this reason, it's best to grind the beans right before they are used. There are plenty of small, inexpensive grinders that can be used to make your daily cup of coffee ' or you can purchase a combination coffee grinder/maker where the beans are ground "in situ" and deposited directly into the container underneath, and then the coffee-maker takes over.

Stirring the pot of coffee before serving is also a must, to evenly spread the minute particles of coffee throughout the entire brew, providing the perfect cup with each pour. Many people will tell you that the majority of coffee lovers are actually drinking watered down coffee, as well. The correct ratio of coffee to water is 2 tablespoons of beans per cup of water.

By following the above steps, you will have accomplished the "piece de resistance" of the coffee world -- a cup of coffee that is just right, perfect in flavor, in texture and in color.

Author Brian Hill runs his own internet coffee store and has long been a "gourmand" coffee drinker. You can visit his virtual store online at: http://infosource.biz/coffeestore/ Feel free to distribute this article in any form as long as you include this resource box.

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