Coffee
Grinders
All
coffee drinkers have their own opinions on what's involved
in brewing the perfect pot. For many, it's a combination of
cold, clean water, and freshly ground coffee beans. Coffee
grinders are the perfect kitchen accessories for these caffeine
connoisseurs.
Coffee
grinders work so well because they unleash the bean oils and
create a delicious aroma before you even brew a pot. It's
like opening a fresh can of ground coffee each and every morning.
Of
course, there's more to cooking up a great cup of joe besides
simply grinding the beans. There are different techniques
for storing the coffee, measuring the grounds. The type of
coffee maker and water you use can also mean the difference
between so-so and simply delicious.
Coffee
gurus recommend adding two heaping tablespoons of whole beans
to the grinder for every six ounces of water you plan to use.
If using a drip coffee maker, you should measure the water
before starting the brewing process.
To
get the strongest, richest flavour, freshly ground beans work
best in press pots or those with permanent filters such as
gold cones. Truly fussy coffee drinkers do not use paper filters,
as they can create an aftertaste and absorb the special aromatic
oils from the coffee beans that are essential for creating
superb taste. If you must use paper filters, try rinsing them
with hot water beforehand to wash away the aftertaste.
Knowing
how long to let your coffee brew is another important factor.
Freshly ground coffee is very delicate, and if left in contact
with the water for too long, it can become overly bitter.
On the other hand, if the grounds don't spend enough time
with the water, the coffee may lack the full and robust flavour
you're hoping for.
After
brewing the perfect pot, don't leave it sitting on a burner
or hotplate for too long. After twenty minutes the coffee
will "burn", take on a terribly bitter taste, and
take a real toll on your stomach.
Coffee
grinders make it easy to start every day with a brilliant
brew.
William
Moore:
William
Moore writes for several online magazines, especially http://kytol.com
and http://rucor.com
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