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Coffee is the answer to every issue we have with our dreary days. Coffee pays attention to all of our needs, whether they are to lift our heavy eyelids, overcome energy dip, combat the chills, or simply recover from last night's hangover. But when we have a lousy cup of coffee, everything is ruined. Even if you're not an expert at preparing barista-quality coffee, brewing a quality cup of joe is no easy chore. But why is it that despite numerous attempts, you are still unable to make a cup of coffee that you are happy with? You might be committing these common mistakes:
Improper Storage
There is nothing wrong with purchasing pre-roasted coffee if you are trying to save time and effort. But when you store them is where you can be making a mistake. You should be aware that roasted beans have several microscopic pores that have the propensity to absorb moisture and change the flavour of the beans. Therefore, be careful to keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry area and an airtight container.
Grinding large amounts
Yes, it is a time-saving technique that you see everyone using, but if you want good flavours in each cup, grinding the beans in large quantities to make powder is also not a smart idea. The truth is that dried beans progressively lose their flavour and perfume. Therefore, make a point of grinding in smaller amounts and using it up within a month.
Roasting
If you enjoy roasting your coffee and making it from scratch, aim to only roast enough for one week's worth of consumption. And to keep the flavour of the roasted beans, store them in an airtight container.
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If you typically boil water and then immediately pour it over the coffee powder when making coffee on the stove, you need to stop! Coffee could be damaged by hot, boiling water. The ideal water temperature is between 92 and 96 degrees Celsius. An excellent technique to use is to boil the water, wait 50–1 minute for it to cool, and then pour it over the coffee.
Wrong ration of water and coffee
Using too little or too much coffee is a typical error. For a good-flavoured cup of coffee, use 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds for every 180 ml of water.
