Coffee, ah that heavenly aroma that rises up from the kitchen tickling the senses and making the morning worth waking up to. Some people prefer to buy their coffee rather than make it at home. Maybe they don't know recreate that delightful cup of coffee in their own machine. The trick to achieving the perfect cup of coffee is knowing measure coffee grounds correctly.
Instructions
1. Become familiar with your machine to measure coffee grounds. The general rule of thumb is to never boil coffee; the water should pass over the coffee grounds only once. Some machines, like percolators, do the exact opposite of this and many people enjoy the flavor they produce. Other machines are auto-drip, French press and espresso makers to name a few, and each machine brews coffee differently with the same amount of measured coffee grounds.
2. Make sure the measured coffee is ground correctly for the type of machine into which you place the grounds. Percolators and French presses work best with coarser grinds. Auto-drips use medium and espresso machines work nicely with finely ground coffee. Remember, the finer the grind, the more bitter the coffee.
3. Read the label of the coffee you purchase. Labels are increasingly clear on strength of coffee they contain. Bold coffee is a stronger flavor while breakfast blends are much more mild.
4. Test how much your coffee measure holds. Most claim to hold approximately two tablespoons, but it's best to know exactly how much a level scoop contains as well as a heaping scoop. This helps you judge how much water to add to the machine.
5. Know what strength of coffee you prefer. Although the standard measurement is two tablespoons for every six ounces of water before brewing, this may be a little strong for average coffee drinkers. Be willing to toss out some coffee and make a few pots until you find a strength that suits you taste.
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