If you start your day without coffee, did you even start it?
Coffee is such an essential part of our mornings (and even afternoon) and a good cup of coffee makes a huge difference. But a good cup for everyone can mean many different things. Some enjoy their coffee with sugar and milk while others like it cold, icy and black. Whatever be your preference of temperature and milk, something that can turn your coffee into a transcendent experience is the method of preparation. As coffee becomes more and more popular across the world, unique coffee preparations arise. Here are some we think you should know about:
Pour Over or Drip Coffee
The pour-over is the oldest method in the book. It requires a paper cone and some other equipment. The coffee grounds are placed in the paper cone in the pour-over and water is poured on the top. The coffee liquid slowly drops down and collects. Another way to go about this method is the Chemex.
The Chemex is designed especially to produce slow drip coffee and the coffee is said to be absolutely wonderful.
French Press and Aero Press
The French press is one of the quickest methods to get good coffee. To the bottom of the French press add your coffee and pour over the hot water. Let the coffee soak the water and then after four minutes push the plunger down to extract one of the purest forms of coffee.
Like the French press, the aero press uses pressure to produce coffee.
Moka Pot
The Moka pot is a great substitute for nice espresso. It is a stovetop style coffee maker that uses steam to make espresso. If you can’t get your hands on an espresso machine, this is your best bet.
The only downside of using a Moka pot is it only produces a single shot at a time.