| If you're like me you love coffee. It's a classic | | | | - Fresh coffee beans - I prefer whole bean - french |
| pick-me up in the morning or in the afternoon. For | | | | roast |
| centuries people around the world have enjoyed this | | | | - water |
| amazing brewed drink. For years I have been drinking | | | | - coffee grinder |
| the same cup of coffee each morning and then going | | | | - food scale or other suitable scale |
| about my day. With the popularity of coffee I | | | | - coffee maker |
| decided to start experimenting with recipes to see if | | | | I only make 1/2 a pot sized brews each morning. This |
| I could duplicate the styles found in retail coffee | | | | serves my needs and let's my wife have a large cup |
| shops. Now, listen closely to what I am about to say: | | | | too. Let's get started. Make sure your equipment is |
| you must grind your own beans. While many coffee | | | | clean before beginning. Get your scale set up and |
| companies would have you believe that pre-ground, | | | | measure out 52 grams of whole beans. Place the |
| vacuum sealed cans are the best I beg to differ. You | | | | beans in your grinder and grind for 9 to 11 seconds. A |
| just can't get the freshest cup without fresh beans, | | | | fine grind results in maximum flavor. Set up the |
| peroid. I understand brand loyalty plays a hude factor | | | | coffee maker with 8 cups of water measured on the |
| in peoples' choices but it's narrowminded to not try | | | | side of the coffee pot. Start the pot per the |
| something new once in a while. | | | | instructions for your coffee maker. |
| In the last 20 years there has been a huge revolution | | | | That's it! Pour the hot coffee into your favorite |
| in the coffee industry. You'd be remiss if you said | | | | stainless travel mug and take the goodness with you! |
| you didn't see a Starbucks® on every corner. The | | | | Enjoy the silky flavors and the uniqueness that is |
| choices available in the big chain shops are often | | | | coffee. Experiment with different grind times until |
| sugar-laden "milkshakes" with a bit of coffee added. I | | | | you find your favorite. Variations in flavor and |
| prefer the old classic - black, no sugar. I am often | | | | boldness can be found by trying slightly less beans or |
| asked how I can drink such a flavorless bitter cup. | | | | grinding time. Experiemtation is the key to finding |
| The fact is that coffee is loaded with flavor. It | | | | coffee success. Another great idea is to buy |
| doesn't take long to appreciate the carefully selected | | | | different bean roasts. French roast is my favorite. |
| beans and their inherent flavors that shine when | | | | Italian roast is similar in that they both provide a bold |
| brewed properly. Take the time to brew properly | | | | dark flavor. Other beans and roasts can give you |
| and you can become a straight coffee drinker. Plus | | | | hints of citrus. Different regions of the world grow |
| you'll save money and enjoy less added sugar to | | | | various beans that can bring you into the fold of |
| your diet! | | | | serious coffee drinkers. Take a bit of time and enjoy |
| The recipe I am about to give you if simple to make | | | | the best morning possible with a cup of your favorite |
| and easy to do daily. All it takes is an accurate food | | | | home brewed coffee. |
| scale and a good coffee maker. | | | | |