How many of you can’t do without a great cup of coffee in the morning? Well, it must be a necessity for many of you!
We are often willing to stand in long queues just to get a perfect cup of coffee, especially when we don’t have an idea of brewing coffee perfectly. Just boiling water with some coffee doesn’t ensure a good cup of coffee. You need to know the right brewing tricks to be sure of the fact that you can sip into a perfect and amazing cup of coffee, every time you desire to have some! Whether you are brewing Sonny’s Donuts Coffee or any other flavor from another brand, knowing the important basics of perfect coffee brewing is essential.
In this blog, we will discuss some effective tips on how you can brew a delicious and flavorful cup of coffee. First of all, there are three primary parameters of brewing a tasty cup of coffee – The Water, Coffee-to-Water Ratio, and Water Temperature.
What Kind of Water Should You Use?
The kind of water that you will use for brewing your cup of coffee is very crucial. You need to use filtered or bottled water if the tap water in your area is not good or has a strong odor or taste of chlorine. But if you have to use tap water and there is no other way, make sure you are keeping it running for a few minutes before you fill your coffee pot. Always keep in mind that you are using cold water. Don’t consider using distilled or softened water.
What is the Ideal Coffee-to-Water Ratio?
To maintain the ‘Golden Ratio’ for brewing plays a significant role in experiencing the real taste of coffee. So what is this Golden Ratio? Here you go:
You need to use one to two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water.
You can adjust the ratio as per the volume of coffee you want to make and what suits your taste preferences. Make sure you are keeping an eye on the cup lines or indicators of your brewing machine to see the actual measurements. In this stage, you need to keep in mind that some water will be lost due to evaporation in some brewing methods.
What should be the Water Temperature?
While working with any hot beverages, you should be very careful. So, you need to take all the required precautions so that there is no mishap. From the person who is preparing the coffee to those who will be served with it, everyone’s preferences should be taken care of.
Your brewing machine should have a temperature between 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit for an optimal level of extraction. You need to keep in mind that if you are using colder water, you will end up with flat and under-extracted coffee and if you are using too hot water, the taste of the coffee will be reduced. So, you have to make sure that the temperature of the water is just perfect!
What is the Perfect Brewing Time?
If you are using a drip system to brew your coffee, your brewing contact time should be approximately 5 minutes. On the other hand, if you are using a French Press, your contact time should be 2-4 minutes. Moreover, if you are up for making espresso, your brew time should be less, just 20-30 seconds would be fine.
Summing Up
This is all about brewing a perfect cup of coffee! So, next time when you feel like tasting a delicious cup of your favorite coffee type, make sure you are brewing it right.
