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Home / Cafe Culture / Coffee Wisdom 7 Finely-Ground PrinciplesEDITORS NOTE: This article is collection of excerpts from the book Coffee Wisdom 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life by Theresa Cheung. The book connects advice on making excellent coffee with wisdom on living. Reprinted with permission of Red Wheel/Weiser LLC. Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life by Thresa Cheung is available at a bookstore near you or directly from the publisher at (800) 423-7087, by fax at (877) 337-3309, or by email at orders@redwheelweiser.com. Principle 1 - Reheating Causes BitternessAbout Coffee:
Coffee should not be reheated. Every time you brew a cup, it needs to be fresh. Make only as much as you plan to drink.
Principle 2 - Start with Fresh GroundsAbout Coffee:
Do not reuse grounds. You'll only end up with bitter and unpleasant tastes.
Principle 3 - Use the Correct GrindAbout Coffee:
Use the correct grind for your coffee maker. If you grind too fine, this will cause bitterness. If your grind is too coarse, the coffee will be watery.
Principle 4 - Use High-Quality Beans and Fresh, Pure, Cold WaterAbout Coffee:
Use fresh cold water. Water is around 98 percent of every cup; to ensure you get the finest taste, consider using a water filter or bottled water. Choose top-quality beans. For your cup of coffee to be top quality you need to make sure you get the main ingredient right.
Principle 5 - Get the Proportions RightAbout Coffee:
The proportion of coffee to water is vital. Experts recommend using tablespoons (10 grams) of ground coffee for each 6 fluid ounces (180 ml) of water. Regardless of how much coffee you make, you need to keep these proportions consistent. Proportions can be adjusted according to taste, but using less coffee makes for a thin, bitter-tasting brew.
Principle 6 - Boiling Destroys the FlavorAbout Coffee:
Boiling causes bitterness, so never boil coffee. It should be brewed between 195°F and 205°F (90°C-96°C).
Principle 7 - Drink It While It's HotAbout Coffee:
Drink you coffee soon after it is made. Coffee can be kept warm for only about fifteen minutes over a burner before the flavor becomes unpleasant.
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Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles to Living a Full-Bodied Life By Theresa Cheung;
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