Celebrate international coffee day at home…
Not everyone wants to go out for coffee, but enjoying a great cup at home can be a challenge.
Here are our tips to create barista-style coffee from the comfort of your own home:
Get freshly roasted beans…
There are two main types of coffee beans – the Arabica (sweeter, softer taste) and Robusta (strong, full-bodied). Finding the right coffee bean for you is essential to prepare the perfect beverage. Check out our range of beans here > https://duefratellicoffee.co.uk/product-category/coffee/
Store your coffee well…
Don’t underestimate the importance of proper coffee storage and its effect on taste. It must be stored in a cool, dry place but never in the fridge or freezer, as the defrosting process can actually damage the coffee beans, making them lose their original flavour. Keep coffee in an airtight container where you’d normally store your other cool dry goods.
The perfect grind…
The grind of your coffee will greatly influence the end result, as it impacts the amount of contact time between the hot water and the beans. Grind it too fine and you will have a bitter coffee, whilst grinding it too coarsely will give you a watery blend. Invest in a quality coffee grinder or machine to ensure every cup tastes like it was made by a professional barista. We have a range of grinders here > https://duefratellicoffee.co.uk/product-category/machines/
Use a filter…
Water hugely affects the taste of your cup of coffee, as it makes up 90% of the drink. Tap water can contain impurities such as minerals, metals and salts that can alter the taste, so the best thing to do is to use filtered water to give your coffee the best flavour.
Keep your coffee fresh…
Don’t forget that coffee goes stale. Ideally you want to drink it within a month of being roasted to savour that fresh taste. If you buy your beans whole you can choose to only grind what you need, when you need them.
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