Choosing the right coffee beans and coffee maker
Chances are, the average person would buy a standard coffee maker at a discount store like Target, then take it home and brew something like Maxwell House or Folgers coffee in it. True coffee connoisseurs like to grind their own beans, which can be done at many grocery stores, and they only want the best coffee machines to brew them.
When it comes to choosing the right beans, it all comes down to taste. Do you like your coffee with a rich flavor or do you like something smoother? Do you like to mix different types together? Dark beans, which have been roasted for a long time, have bold flavors, while medium and light roasts tend to be stronger because they contain more aromatic oils and acids that are lost during the roasting process.
Although you can buy and grind coffee beans at your local supermarket, they may not be the best quality. To get the highest quality beans, go to specialty stores, like the ones you see in most malls. You can also buy them online, but to ensure you get the freshest roasts, you should try to find a store in your area and ask when the beans were roasted.
The more recently they are roasted, the better. To maintain freshness, keep beans in an airtight container and mash fresh daily. Now that you have the right coffee beans, you need the right coffee maker to brew them.
With coffee machines, as with coffee beans, what you choose will depend on your taste. If you like strong coffee, then an espresso machine may be right for you. You’ll also want to consider how much money you want to spend on a coffee maker now that you’ve splurged on freshly roasted coffee beans.
How much time do you have each morning to grind and prepare? Higher-end coffee makers like Cuisinart or Keurig do the job. If you live alone and usually drink a cup a day, then a single cup coffee maker would work best for you. Some people like their cappuccinos in the morning, so a home cappuccino machine would suit your needs better.
There are so many different options for coffee beans and brewers that choosing the right one for you comes down to knowing yourself. Compare prices, experiment and ask questions. That’s the best way to find the right coffee and bean machine for you.