A lot of coffee drinkers love their morning brew but not everyone knows the right amount of coffee grounds to use. Too little could leave your coffee watery, and too much will make it bitter. So just how many tbsp of coffee per cup should you use to get the best flavor? As a general rule, 2 tablespoons of ground coffee should be used for every 6 ounces of water. This ratio is commonly referred to as the “Golden Ratio” …
Can You Put Hot Coffee In a Fridge? (Best Way To Store And Cool Coffee)
There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of coffee in the morning. But if you’ve brewed too much you may be wondering can you put hot coffee in a fridge before heading off to work. In general, you can put hot coffee in the fridge to store it or cool it down. However, it should be stored in an airtight container to prevent it from oxidizing or absorbing aromas from the fridge. Keep in mind that the coffee won’t stay …
Can I Use Ground Coffee As Instant Coffee?
Instant coffee is ideal for making a quick cup of coffee. But if you don’t have any left, you may be wondering “can I use ground coffee as instant coffee?” Ground coffee is not interchangeable with instant coffee. Instant coffee is 100% water-soluble and doesn’t require heat to brew the coffee. By comparison, ground coffee needs a lot of heat to extract the coffee’s flavor. Also, only 30% of ground coffee is water-soluble so grinds will remain. Because of these …
How To Reduce Sediment In Moka Pot Coffee? (9 Easy Fixes!)
Moka Pots are popular for brewing strong, espresso-like coffee. But if you’re not careful, you could end up with sediment and sludge in your coffee! This doesn’t have to be the case though! With just a few changes you can get a smooth cup of coffee from your Moka Pot. We’ve got 9 simple fixes you can try, but like most things, each one has pros and cons. Take a look at each of these solutions and see how to …
Can You Use A Paper Filter In A Moka Pot? Pros And Cons!
Moka Pots are known for brewing a rich, espresso-like coffee. But their metal filters allow some sediment and bitterness to get into the final cup. So, can you use a paper filter in a Moka Pot and will it improve the flavor if you do? A paper filter can be added to a Moka Pot, however, it will affect the quality of your brew. It will prevent some of the coffee’s oils from getting into your final cup which will …
My French Press Coffee Is Bitter: How To Brew A Less Bitter Cup!
Despite your best efforts, a cup of French Press coffee won’t always taste as delicious as you’d hoped. So, what went wrong and why does your French Press coffee taste bitter? In general, French Press coffee becomes bitter due to over-extraction. There are several reasons this can happen, but the three most common are that the water was too hot, the grinds are too fine or the coffee was allowed to steep for too long. Fixing one (or all) of …
Why Is Sludge In My French Press Coffee? (And How To Fix It)
French Presses are known for making rich and full-bodied coffee. But they’re also known for leaving sludge in your cup, which causes a lot of people to avoid this brewing method. So, why does sludge get in your French Press coffee and what can you do about it? Generally, sludge or sediment appears in French Press coffee because some of the coffee grinds are so small they can pass through the filter screen. This typically happens because you didn’t grind …
Can You Use A French Press On The Stovetop? Yes, Here Are The Options!
As the owner of a French Press, you’re used to heating your water separately before adding it to the brewer. But to make things more convenient, you may be wondering if you can use a French Press on the stovetop to heat the water directly. In general, you should not use a French Press on the stovetop. Although French Presses are commonly made from heat-resistant materials like borosilicate glass, they are not built to tolerate direct heat from a stove …
When To Take Moka Pot Off The Heat? (Get The Perfect Brew!)
Moka Pots are known for making intense coffee similar to espresso. But because they’re stovetop brewers, it can be hard to know when to take Moka Pot off the heat for the best results. In general, Moka Pots should be removed from the heat source immediately when it begins to make a gurgling or sputtering sound. This noise indicates that steam is being forced through the coffee grounds, which will overheat them and result in your coffee having a burnt …
Grinding Coffee The Night Before (Will It Ruin Your Brew?)
If you’re like me, coffee is an important part of your morning routine. But there’s usually not enough time to grind fresh beans in addition to doing everything else you have to do. So, is grinding coffee the night before a good idea? Or will it ruin your coffee? You can grind your coffee beans the night before, but they will be staler due to increased oxidation. The rule of thumb is to grind your beans right before brewing to …