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Despite the huge number of coffee lovers, not everyone can prepare this drink at home. However, everything is fixable, and you can also master this simple art of brewing delicious coffee. Here are some reasons why your coffee doesn’t turn out the way you expect.
Economy
We are convinced that a high price is not always an appropriate quality. But the difference between inexpensive and expensive coffee is significant. The price of coffee depends on the quality of the beans, their taste, and good coffee cannot cost a penny at all.
Grain difference
Each type of grain is designed to prepare a specific type of coffee. The main coffees are Arabica and Robusta. Arabica tastes more delicate, robusta has bitterness and more caffeine. Arabica is oval in shape, while robusta is more round. Consider this when buying.
Improper storage
Coffee beans don’t like warmth, light and air. Therefore, if coffee packaging is not suitable for storage, be sure to use suitable dishes – airtight, opaque, preferably glass or tin.
No coffee grinder
Ground coffee seems to be very convenient and time-saving. In fact, already ground coffee loses its rich aroma faster and absorbs foreign odors, which makes the coffee taste completely different.
Non-observance of proportions
According to the rules, coffee is prepared in a ratio of 1 to 10 – grams of ground coffee to 10 ml of water. A large amount of water will deprive the coffee of its taste, and an insufficient amount will make the drink unpleasant.
Dirty coffee machine
It is not easy to wash bulky devices, but if you decide to buy a coffee machine, it should be carefully looked after. This will allow you not only to make delicious coffee, but also to avoid bacteria entering the cup.
Unsuitable cookware
Coffee loves cups with thick sides and bottoms to keep the temperature and aroma as long as possible. Before pouring coffee into a cup, warm it up and you will be surprised by the taste of your favorite drink.
Cold coffee
Coffee already cooled or warmed up in the microwave loses its taste and aroma forever, and there is no need to complain about poor quality. Drink hot coffee.
Lots of additives
Large amounts of sugar or milk can overwhelm the real taste of the drink itself. Recently popular additives such as cinnamon, for example, are also revolutionizing coffee. So use them in moderation.