Here is something that I read recently. Just wanted to share it with you.
Suggested steps for brewing a good cup of coffee:
1. Use fresh coffee beans. Minimize the coffee beans’ exposure to air by storing in an airtight container. Don’t store beans in the freezer; it can cause damaging condensation during the thawing process.
2. Use simple, non-electric brewing methods such as a French press or the manual makers such as Melitta and Chemex that allow you to stir the water and grounds while they are steeping for the most even extraction.
3. Splurge for a good burr grinder ($40-$600). Experts say propeller grinders produce uneven grinds. Grind the beans just before you brew.
4. Use a good scoop to measure the recommended 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 to 8 ounces of water.
5. Don’t make coffee with water you wouldn’t drink plain. Experts often use filtered or bottled water. For manual makers, heat the water to a full boil; wait 30 seconds before pouring. Warm your coffeepot with a swish of very hot water.
The article shared a delicious Coffee Recipe too. I’m going to give it a try soon. Sounds great!
Coffee Ice Cream Soda
Prep: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 serving
Author Daniel Young says that “Ice cream sodas taste better when milk is added to the syrup-flavored soda. Using melted vanilla ice cream instead of milk multiplies that milky-creamy effect tenfold.”
Ingredients
3 Tbsps. coffee syrup
1/4 cup vanilla ice cream, melted
1/2 cup soda or seltzer water
1 large scoop coffee ice cream
Pour the syrup into a tall glass. Add the vanilla ice cream; stir. Pour in the soda water, stirring, to within 2 inches of the top of the glass. Add a large scoop of the coffee ice cream.
Nutrition information: Per serving: 374 calories, 41% of calories from fat, 17 g fat, 10 g saturated fat, 52 mg cholesterol, 54 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 105 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.
