Many people start their morning with a mug of coffee. It may be the first thing they drink all day! But what happens if you fail to prepare your coffee correctly? You might get caffeinated at the wrong time or enjoy an unpleasant taste. This blog post will go over some common mistakes people make when making their coffee and how to avoid them to make your mornings better!
Too Much Coffee
What is the right amount of coffee for your cup? This is a tricky question-many factor affect the amount of coffee you should use. If you’re using a pour-over or Chemex, anywhere from 18 to 24 grams will be perfect for most cups. For french presses and vacuum pots, 12 teaspoons of ground coffee (a little over one tablespoon) per eight ounces of water works well. And if you drink decaf, it’s about half as much caffeine because there’s no natural caffeine in decaffeinated beans.
The key here is: know what kind of brewer you have before going with an arbitrary number like two tablespoons or four scoops!
Not grinding the beans correctly
Grinding your coffee beans correctly is essential to making a good cup of coffee. If your beans are too coarse, they will not extract all the flavor, and you may end up making a cup of coffee with a bitter taste. Different types of coffee have different grinds, so it is essential to know what type of coffee you are making before grinding your beans.
It’s also important to grind enough for the number of cups that you want as well because if there are too many unfilled spaces in your grinder, this can cause grounds from previous use to mix, which result in a less than desirable taste.
Bad Water Quality
The water used to prepare your mug of coffee is the most important thing. It should be as pure and clean as possible, without any chlorine or bacteria present to affect its tastes. This is where a water filter can come in handy- not only does it improve your health by removing contaminants from the water you drink, but it also leaves your coffee tasting better!
If your home doesn’t have a water filter, then try and find one that is chlorine-free. If this isn’t possible, boil the water before using it to make sure any bacteria are killed off. It’s also worth remembering not to keep your coffee pot filled with tap water for long periods since impurities can build up over time if left too long.
If you have a coffee machine with an internal water filter, it is even more critical to use filtered or fresh bottled water. Not all filters are the same- for best results, go for a charcoal-based filter when possible (these will also reduce any chlorine taste).
Adding too many ingredients to your drink (milk, sugar, etc.)
Whatever ingredients you add to your coffee will affect the taste, so this is something you should be aware of. Adding too many ingredients can make a great cup of coffee go sour very quickly, and it’s not cost-effective either!
If you’re trying to shed some calories or sugar intake, in particular, I recommend using almond milk instead of cow’s milk. There are also plenty of other dairy substitutes that would work well with any drink type.
To make a perfect cup of Joe, all you need is a little bit of coffee, brown sugar (or any sweetener), some boiling water, and an empty mug.
Just make sure that your cup is large enough to fit the number of ingredients you’re going to use; if not, it’s best to do this in two batches so that there isn’t too much overflow when pouring them together.
If certain things you don’t want in your drink – like milk or cream- then mix those with the coffee grounds before adding them for more flavor!
This is the most common mistake people make when making their coffee, and it’s also one of the easiest to correct. All that is needed is to remember what ingredients will go into your drink – a little milk or cream won’t hurt anything, but adding too much can quickly change how good your cup tastes!
Coffee is a morning thing for many people out there. It’s essential to make it the best experience possible to get your day off on the right foot. These are some common coffee mistakes that people tend to make and how you can avoid them, so you don’t end up with an unpleasant taste or a headache first thing in the morning!
