That Coffee Roasters: 15 Coffee Hacks for You

lunes, 30 de abril de 2018

15 Coffee Hacks for You

Coffee offers endless possibilities for serving and presentation.

Espresso, Latte, Mocha, Macchiato. We all know the classic combinations of any coffee shop menu, but as humans (and coffee lovers) we love the variety and to try new things, and when it comes to coffee this is not different at all. So, why limit our possibilities to what stores and baristas offer us? Today we bring you a series of hacks that will make your morning brews something more delicious and new, this is a completely DIY experience that will bring you closer to coffee preparation techniques.

TOP 15 BEST COFFEE HACKS FOR YOUR MORNING CUPPA JOE

Add some spicy flavors to your grounds. Improve the taste of a low-quality coffee, or experiment with new, intriguing flavors by adding cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves to the coffee grounds before adding the water.
Reduce the bitterness with salt! Adding a tiny bit of salt before you add the water to your grinds should make the coffee taste a little less bitter. Remember, just a tiny bit.
Coffee ice cubes for cold coffee. Some like it hot, but some prefer the coffee cold. And why let some melting, boring, water ice cubes ruin the taste? The solution for this is simple, make some coffee, pour it on an ice tray and freeze it, you can use the cubes for chocolate milk or cold coffee.
Ice Cubes: The Sequel. Instead of freezing coffee, why not give it a sweet twist? Freeze some milk, chocolate milk or cream and add it to your cold coffee for a new, tasty experience.
Roast your own coffee with a popcorn maker. If you currently don’t own a coffee roaster, don’t worry, you can still do this at home. All you need is a popcorn maker since these machines are designed and work on similar principles as large batch coffee roasters, by rotating the beans and heating them completely through to develop rich flavors.
Homemade espresso with a french press. Want the rich and concentrated taste of espresso but can’t afford a big, expensive espresso machine? Well, here at THAT COFFEE ROASTERS we offer you the solution: your trusty french press. All it takes is grinding the espresso beans super fine and pouring enough hot water to only submerge the grounds, by doing this you can create a pretty good espresso facsimile.
Cold brew with a blender, is that possible? Sure it is! Let’s say you are on vacation and want to make cold-brew coffee but don’t have anything to brew it with. Well, there’s no need for any complicated equipment when you have a trusty blender and a little patience. A common, house blender can be used both as a grinder and brewing vessel and is able to produce a strong and delicious cold brew in 8-12 hours.
Get some rest with coffee naps. Due to the unique way Caffeine interacts with our organisms and is released into the body, taking Caffeine right before a 20 minutes nap will leave you feeling alive and full of energy when you wake up. Try it for those long working hours.
DIY frothy, warm milk for your morning coffee. It’s so simple, all you need is to put the milk in a mason jar, put the lid on it and shake it real good, remove the lid and microwave it until it’s warm and ready for your coffee.
Blend your coffee with a dash of coconut oil. This is what we call bulletproof coffee! Add some texture and an exotic, tropical flavor to your regular cup of Joe by blending your coffee with coconut oil or any derivative.
Make your own creamer. Another simple hack for people that watch what they’re eating. All you need is your choice of milk, and some vanilla or almond extract to create the perfect coffee creamer. This creamer will last longer in your refrigerator than store-bought creamers, and you know exactly what ingredients you’ll be consuming.
Reheat over low heat. Sometimes you need to reheat your coffee, That Coffee Roasters strongly recommends never doing this by microwaving the brew, instead, try to put the coffee on the stove at low heat, this way you won’t kill all the flavor.
Let it cool down for a minute. Tepid coffee is an absolute no, we can all agree, but according to the coffee experts, super hot coffee can taste stronger and more bitter, while coffee that has cooled a little has better, more complex flavor. So, basically, chill for a couple minutes after you pour it.
Rinse the mug with hot water before serving. This will help to maintain the heat of the coffee when inside the mug.
Grapefruit for Caffeine lovers. Sounds crazy, but natural grapefruit juice can help to improve the way Caffeine goes into your body. If you’ve been a coffee drinker for years, you’ve probably noticed that you need to drink more coffee than you used to in order to get that Caffeine buff that helps to get you going in the morning. Grapefruit natural compounds can help to slow the absorption process of the caffeine in your body, giving you those wide-awake vibes with your first cup, instead of your second or third.

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