If a good cup of coffee was so easy to make by simply just throwing in your choice of coffee grinds into water and then into your percolator, then you could settle for just any quality of beans. Unfortunately a bad cup of coffee is so very easy to make. However, making a truly tasty and fresh cup of java every morning requires you to do things properly before you drink it.
Fresh water that is cold is your first port of call. Pour it into your coffee machine for that perfectly delicious brew. Avoid water that has been pre-boiled or comes from your hot tap. The best results come from filling your machine with filtered or bottled water, especially if your plumbing is old. This is especially important in areas where there is an abundance of highly chlorinated or hard type water.
Water temperature is another critical aspect that will affect the final results. Your water should be between 195 to 205 only. Overly hot water can make your coffee far too bitter. Would you drink that? Overly cool water cannot draw out the wonderful flavour, and usually no colour. You might as well drink boiled water, right?
If you use a coffee press in the morning, bring...