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Coffee is like liquid gold to many people. There are so many different varieties of coffee that you are sure to find out something new by reading this article. How do you enjoy your fresh cup of joe? Keep reading to learn more about your options when it comes to coffee.

Do not throw away your old coffee grounds. If you have a garden, you can use your coffee grounds as fertilizer for your plants and flowers while keeping the pest away. You can also use old coffee grounds to scrub dirty dishes or clean your kitchen counter instead of using chemicals.

Do not use tap water when you are making coffee unless your faucet is fitted with a device that will filter out all of the impurities. There are many people that have no problem with tap water, but the reality is that tap water that tastes bad will make your coffee taste just as bad.

If you refrigerate your coffee, be sure the container is airtight. If your container leaks air, you risk refrigerator odors being absorbed into your coffee. If your storage container is not airtight, your coffee can also get contaminated by moisture.

If you want to make a good cup of coffee, you have to use good quality water. You might want to use bottled water. Even though you might not want to spend money on water, it will have a positive impact on the taste of your coffee. If you do not want to spend money on bottled water, consider getting a filter that fits on your faucet. Although it's not the same thing as bottled water, it will still have a better taste than regular tap water.

A great tip to remember if you love brewing coffee is to make sure you clean your kitchen equipment now and then. If you don't clean your coffee pot often, it won't take long for the particles to build up and you'll soon start to notice a very bitter taste with your coffee.

Think about using a frying pan to roast your own coffee. While some people may use an expensive machine, it is really not necessary. Using the frying pan is quite a simple process and generally won't take you more than half an hour to do. Go online to find instructions regarding home roasting. There are a lot of tutorials out there that can help.

A great tip to remember if you love brewing coffee is to make sure you clean your kitchen equipment now and then. If you don't clean your coffee pot often, it won't take long for the particles to build up and you'll soon start to notice a very bitter taste with your coffee.

When grinding your coffee at the store, use a medium grind if you plan to drip brewed coffee. A medium grind is similar to the consistency of granulated sugar. This grind is perfect for a drip brew that takes about 6 minutes. If it takes longer, use a coarser grind.

Use your used coffee grounds in your compost pile! Coffee grounds offer many beneficial ingredients to a compost pile including pest control. Coffee grounds contain caffeine which helps prohibit the growth of fungus that can quickly destroy your vegetable garden. The next time you brew a fresh pot of joe don't throw away those grounds; add them to your compost pile!

If something tastes "off" in your morning brew, remember that unpleasant water will result in unpleasant coffee. If you have bad-tasting tap water, think about buying a filter for your faucet. You could use a pitcher that filters your water, or use bottled water to make your coffee.

Are you a fan of artificial sweeteners in coffee? Adding substitutes can really change the coffee's taste in a negative way. Raw sugar can help your coffee to keep its original flavor. If you have to use a sweetener, use only half of one packet.

Don't make iced coffee by pouring hot coffee over ice cubes. This will create a very watered down version of coffee. After brewing your coffee, put it into a tray for ice cubes and freeze http://www.coffee4well-being.com/bulletproof/brain-octane-oil . When the coffee freezes into ice cubes, use them to make iced coffee.

The tips here can assist you in having great coffee. You might think you're having great coffee, but until you try all of the tips here, you can never be sure. Use this article to help you make great coffee, cup after cup, day after day, and year after delicious year.





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