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Brewing A Perfect Cup Of Coffee

Brewing a great cup of coffee depends on a number of things such as the quality of the coffee bean, the quality of the water being used, the type of brewing being done, and the grind of the coffee.

Now quality of bean and water is something you can easily take care. Just use good quality beans and pure water.

However the relationship between the grind of the coffee and the type of brewing being done is more detailed and could use a little explanation. Now we all know that we make coffee by passing hot water over crushed coffee beans. However for it to really work well we need to understand just how long the water should be passing over the beans. The purpose of this article is to help you understand how to match your coffee’s grind to the type of brewing you are doing in order to make the best coffee possible.

Generally speaking, the ‘soaking’ time relates directly to how coarse the coffee is ground. This means that smaller coffee grinds need less contact with the water, and coarser grinds need longer contact. Espresso coffee is only exposed to water for 20-40 seconds and as a result is made using extremely fine grind coffee. A French press coffee maker can take as much as 4 minutes and uses an extremely coarse grind. If coffee is left contacting water for too long for its grind size, unwanted extracts emerge and make the coffee taste bitter. Of course if the grind is too large and the water passes very quickly (like using frech press grind in an espresso maker), very little of the caffeine and flavours extracted and will have poor flavour.

Of course filters play an important role in managing the balance between over and under brewing your coffee. Not only do they keep the grind out of your cup, but they also control how fast the water passes over the grinds. Paper filters are the most common, but many people are also using metal varieties. Paper filters are quite good. However they can absorb some of the coffee flavour, and some people claim they can taste the paper in the final coffee. Metal filters are normally made from stainless steel or gold plated mesh. They have very fine weave and filter out the coffee grinds very well. They also do not alter the taste of the coffee at all. Metal filters are also more environmentally friendly than the paper alternative.

Whichever you choose, be sure to buy decent quality. Cheap filters often clog or not allow the coffee to brew properly. A decent quality metal filter will last years and save money in the end.

Brewing a cup of coffee is not that hard. Brewing a great cup takes a little more understanding, but isn’t any harder. Start with fresh beans and good clean water and then match your brewing style to the proper grind and then mess around with the exact proportions and pretty soon your be brewing killer coffee every time.

A big chill is sweeping the coffee industry as iced coffee beverages gain popularity.

Iced coffee can be as easy to prepare as iced tea. A variety of options, such as flavouring syrups, cold milk, chocolate and spices, allow you to create personalised coffee concoctions that are just as delicious as those served in your favourite cafe.

Beverages such as iced vanilla mocha, iced rum coffee and iced latte are easy to make at home. Here are some tips for refreshing iced coffee drinks.

• Pour the flavouring syrup into the cup first. To complete the drink, pour in espresso or coffee, then the ice, and top it off with cold milk.
• Don’t let your beverage become watered down. Cool your favourite coffee beverage with ice cubes made from fresh-brewed coffee instead of water.
• Use a machine that produces a high quality coffee or espresso. The Capresso CoffeeTeam Luxe, for example, grinds coffee beans right before brewing and allows you to control the strength of your coffee.
• Be creative. Add a personalised touch to your iced coffee beverages with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, nutmeg or cinnamon.

Coffee Bean Grinders

Have you just started drinking coffee on a regular basis? Most people who start drinking coffee usually make it from pre-ground beans in a regular drip coffee machine.

It’s the easiest, most convenient way to make it. It is not, however, the way to make the best tasting coffee. The best way to make a great tasting cup of joe is to us a coffee bean grinder to grind your beans.
So, instead of heading out to the grocery store and buying a regular old container of Folgers coffee, try buying some whole coffee beans. Now all you need is a coffee bean grinder for grinding the beans. Once you’ve made your first cup of coffee with freshly ground beans, you may never go back to buying regular pre-ground beans.

The Two Types of Coffee Grinders

There are two types of grinders: blade grinders and burr grinders.

Blade Grinders

A blade grinder is for basic coffee bean grinding. If you’re on a budget, you’ll want to start with this type of grinder. They use a metal blade to grind the beans and the fineness is determined by how long you let the grinder grind. While it gets the job done for a cheaper price, a blade grinder doesn’t create a consistent grind and can overheat the beans if left on for too long. This may give your coffee a more burnt taste. Also, blade grinders are difficult to clean and the residue from previous beans can effect your coffee’s flavor.

Burr Grinders

When you’ve had your fill of the blade grinder, and you’ve saved up some money, try a burr grinder. Instead of a blade, a burr grinder uses an inner moving wheel and a static outer wheel. The beans are crushed between the moving wheel and the static wheel. Burr grinders provide a much more consistent grind due to the positioning of the wheel. There are two types of burr grinders: wheel and conical.
The wheel grinder spins much faster which makes for a louder grinder and much messier experience. The conical grinder is the best type of grinder you can get. The wheel is slower and the grind is the most consistent out of all three types of grinders.
When you embark on your journey to buy a new coffee grinder, it may seem overwhelming. There are a lot of brands on the market and different price ranges you can choose from. The Internet allows you to check actual, unbiased reviews of coffee grinders, so a good place to start your research is online.

Feel free to check out our Commercial Coffee Machines section for more information on equipment available

Have you seen “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”?

Then you’ll know that the father character swore that Windex is the solution for every ailment. Similarly, coffee, some would swear, is the elixir of life. So much so, that the sweet aroma of coffee tickles many out of sleep in the morning. Forget an alarm clock, the bed side coffee machine is the way to get me out of bed.

Coffee is such an intrinsic part of our way of life that not a day goes by without us paying homage to the local cafe, or at worst, the office coffee maker. But this infatuation (err, addiction) to coffee isn’t all that bad. Besides the occasional coffee stained teeth, the health benefits of coffee further validate coffee addicts’ love of the stuff. No doubt, coffee is near and dear to millions of people around the world, but it’s time to put emotions aside and discuss the empirical facts about coffee and its effects on the body; if for no other reason than to give coffee lovers more reason to drink it.

Scientifically, the compounds found in coffee have the following effects:

Acts as a Stimulant: The caffeine content in coffee makes it a well-known stimulant. Not only does it interact with the nervous system, but it regulates intestinal functions, blood pressure, and airway size. In aggregate, this leads to the feeling of alertness after consuming coffee, but could also impair sleep, and cause anxiety and jitters.

Potentially Cause Heartburn: A common complaint of non-coffee drinkers is that they occasionally experience heartburn. There is truth to this as all types of coffee, even decaf sometimes lead to the production of stomach acid.

Diuretic Features: Caffeine causes kidneys to produce urine to help flush out excess fluid from the body. In some instances, it is so effective as a diuretic, it may even cause slight dehydration.

Improving Brain Function: Recent studies have shown that heavy coffee drinkers, those that consume 5-6 cups per day have a lower chance of acquiring Alzheimer’s disease than those who drink 2-3 cups.

Alternatively, some health professionals assert that regular caffeine use causes significant health problems including stomach problems, gall bladder disease, and even some forms of cancer. The research however, isn’t conclusive enough to say that caffeine is dangerous for cardiac patients or pregnant women. All in all, more research needs to be done into the negative effects of coffee. One study about the association of coffee and pancreatic cancer was discredited as a flawed study. So clearly, there is still much research to be done.

Besides its stimulating effects, coffee is known for having the following therapeutic characteristics:

Stimulating Breath: People who have recently gone through surgery are sometimes treated with caffeine to help stimulate breathing. This technique is sometimes even used for premature babies. Furthermore, researchers have shown that caffeine dilates airways, modestly helping asthma patients. For this reason, caffeine intake should be avoided prior to breathing tests so as not to temporarily mask breathing abnormalities a patient may have.

Treating Headaches: A common ingredient in over the counter pain relief medication is acetaminophen, aspirin, and even caffeine. This may be because some headaches are related to caffeine withdrawal.

Preventing Disease: Researchers conclude that moderate coffee intake may reduce the risk of diabetes, prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney stones, and even depression. Needless to say, maintaining a healthy lifestyle including physical activity and eating lots of fruits and vegetables are key factors as well.

Sure, coffee does have minor health risks.

As does walking.

Yet they can both do world of good for you.

Australia sipped away more than $1.35 billion worth of tea and coffee the past year and the cafe culture is growing by the hour. The most significant increase in coffee consumption is from a la carte sources with more and Aussies adopting the cafe culture.

Australia, unlike other Australasian countries, boasts of a habitually strong coffee culture which began by immigrants in the form of local cafes. These days, having a coffee has entrenched itself as such an fundamental part of the Australian way of life that it has led to the sudden increase of many dedicated coffee shops adding to the growth of the coffee precinct in Australia. Without a doubt, there is a titanic demand from the new generation of patrons who find sitting and drinking coffee in the well adorned cafes en vogue. According to some sources, at present, for every seven cups of coffee frenzied by an average Australian, one is consumed within a cafe or similar environment. Converse to western culture, Australians prefer their coffee au lait.
So, whether it is Aussies created the flat white or other modern day cafe favorites like the cappuccino or cafe latte, milky variations are in colossal demand. Nonetheless, cafes are not just a one trick pony for caffeine ingestion. To a certain extent, Australians prefer to take a load off and fritter hours drinking coffee in a cafe making it a consign for relaxation and business congregation. The fruitless attempt by the US coffee conglomerate, Starbucks to reproduce the US model in Australia indicates the very particular wants of the Australian coffee market, which are tricky to meet by standard western practice.
Within the home coffee consumers are demanding a high standard of roast and ground coffee as Australians are looking to reproduce the quality and flavor of cafes’ coffee. With the fledgling coffee maker marking reaching a boom point. According to Market Data, retail figures in Australia grossed $752,000,000 and were out drank only by Singapore, based on per capita coffee use amongst the Asian countries in 2008. Even though demand for roasted coffee is increasing, the at-home coffee class of choice is still ruled by instant coffee, which is responsible for greater than 80% of Australia’s entire coffee sales. This is starting to change with the introduction of the cafe style coffee maker at reasonable retail rates. However Nestle, Cantarella and Sara Lee still combine make up for more than 2/3 of the national coffee sales in terms of quantity. Forecasts show the at-home coffee marketplace to reach $798,000,000 by 2013.

In comparison, the Aussie tea market was valued at $437,000,000 in 2008 and is predicted to attain a value of $473,000,000 in 2013. At present, Australian tea sales are motivated by the at-home market with per capita expenditure of less than.8 kilo per annum.

In disparity, the per capita consumption for out-of-home tea market stands at less than 0.1 kilo per year. Lipton, Dilmah and Tetley, are the favoured tea brands within Australia. Fruit, Herbal and Green tea markets are forging the way for growth in the Aussie tea marketplace with approximately 5% increase over the past 10 years in comparison to insignificant growth in the elevated market segments such as black tea. Australian consumers have now developed in their tastes and penchant for hot drinks and are settling for no less than premium products in both the coffee and tea market. To maximise profits, manufacturers are relying upon this movement and creating new goods with unique features like organic, antioxidants, etc. In view of all the present indications, predictions are that the Australian hot drink marketplace will be in the order of $ 1.5 billion over the coming 5 years.

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