How to Get Great Tasting Coffee Brew

There's no single technique that everyone has to follow for great coffee brew--it all depends on your taste. And it's easy to find the right ingredients and equipment for brewing a superb cup of coffee.

Following are essential ingredients along with tips for your coffee brew that'll make you, as well as your guests--especially the coffee connoisseurs--sigh with contentment.

The coffee beans. First, the most important ingredient in making good coffee are the beans. The flavor of your coffee brew depends on your selection of coffee beans. It's recommended that you buy whole beans so they can be ground prior to use. This may be tedious as opposed to simply putting a teaspoon into the cup but there's a big difference--one that you'll appreciate the more you brew coffee. And you should never reuse the coffee beans.

The coffee maker. Next, make sure you have a good coffee maker. There's a wide variety on that market. Be certain to check out the features and benefits of each brand so you'll be well informed before you buy.  How to choose a coffee maker.

The coffee filter. One way when you brew coffee for it to taste better is by using stainless steel or gold mesh filters.

These are a major improvement from the disposable paper filters that contain bleach, chlorine and dyes that may affect the flavor. Since these are quite expensive, those who insist on using paper should buy the unbleached kind.

Medelco GF214 #4 Cone-Style Permanent Coffee Filter-8 to 12 cup capacity

How much coffee? The rule of thumb for brewing coffee is that there should be two tablespoons of coffee for every 6 ounces of water. It should also be spread evenly in the coffee filter before it starts to filter down into the pot.

Use the right water for your coffee brew

The right water. Hard to believe, I know, but the water that comes out of the faucet or the plastic container has a particular taste that will have an impact on the quality of your coffee brew. This is influenced by the filtration process such as chlorine that's in place to ensure that the water is safe for people to drink. So it's best to use filtered or bottled water to brew coffee. And you should try to maintain a water temperature of 190 -200 degrees F. Colder water may result in your coffee brew being too flat while if the water is too hot some of that wonderful flavor will be lost; so don't overboil the water.

The coffee pot. Clean the coffee pot regularly. Use plain soap and water; but if there are still remnants from the old batch of your coffee brew, this is the time to use vinegar or baking soda.

Reheat coffee? Many loyal and enthusiastic coffee drinkers would find reheating coffee sacrilegious. Never, they say. But it's OK to reheat coffee if it gets cold. The best way to do this is by making sure it reaches 185 degrees. Of course, the other way to prevent reheating is to pour the brewed coffee into an insulated, warmed thermos that will keep it warm.  If your recent brew is left on the burner for longer than 15 minutes after brewing, it will begin to develop a burnt taste.

It isn’t that hard to brew coffee that tastes great. Anyone can make a great tasting coffee brew. It just takes time to look for a coffee maker and the right beans that will ultimately give you the best cup of brewed coffee. And you should take the time to savor your fresh coffee brew. Stop. Smell that wonderful aroma; sip slowly. Enjoy the flavor. Don't rush the enjoyment of your fresh coffee brew.  

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