Okay, so what we’re talking about is coffee that has been brewed hot and slowly reaches room temperature. We’re not talking about cold brew coffee or hot brewed coffee that is quickly chilled, say with ice. Now that we got that out of the way, here is what happens. From USA Today: “As hot coffee cools, these lactones break down to become carboxylic and chlorogenic acids. These acids present themselves via a bitter/acidic flavor in the cup,” he said. “This combined with the oxidization that is also occurring as coffee cools down just makes for a super unpleasant taste most […]
What is an Aeropress and why do people love it?
The Aeropress coffee maker has been around since 2005. It was invented by Physicist Alan Adler. He had previously invented the Aerobie Pro Flying Ring. His goal was to create a way to brew the best tasting and easiest to make cup of coffee. Millions of Aeropress devotees agree that he succeeded! The Aeropress uses a forced extraction method of brewing coffee, similar to an espresso machine. It is also similar to a French press, since you push the water through a filter to separate the grounds from the liquid. So, what makes the Aeropress so popular! Why do people […]
What Coffee Has The Most Caffeine
There has been confusion as to what type of coffee has the most caffeine. Conventional wisdom would presume that bold, dark roasted coffees have the most caffeine. That is not the case. It depends on the weight of the coffee and how much is used to brew a cup or pot. So, how can you know which roast gives you more caffeine? Let’s get to the bottom of this. As you roast coffee beans, they lose water and become more “puffy”. The longer you roast, the more this happens to the bean. Darker roasted beans weigh less when measured by […]
The Best Ways To Brew Coffee At Home
What is the best way to brew coffee at home? Well, it depends on what you are looking for. Do you want convenience? Do you want the best tasting cup of coffee? Do you want to take up minimum counter space? Are you old fashioned in your tastes? Let’s review some of the best methods. What is your favorite way to make coffee? Leave a comment below. Automatic Drip Coffee Maker This is the most popular and well-known method for home brewing. This is a very convenient way to make multiple cups of coffee, depending on your machine. It involves […]