Coffee a necessity, an addiction, a drug whatever it is to you, let us take you on a journey to discover the art of the perfect coffee.
Coffee is one of the worlds most popular beverages with a reported 1 billion plus cups consumed each year.
The majority of commercial coffee comes from two species of coffee beans the Coffea robusta and Coffea arabica however there are about 25 species worldwide that produce beans.
The robusta bean is generally used in espresso blends and instant coffee. It is a high yielding plant and thus its beans are cheaper. It is also high in caffeine, about twice as potent as the arabica.
Arabica produces a full-bodied rich coffee, which connoisseurs consider superior.
Much coffee that is consumed is ground. The size of the grinds is critical in determining the quality of the drink.
Finely ground coffee is similar in texture to confectioners sugar and the resulting brew is heavy and rich, ideal for espresso. However, if it is too finely ground it slows the brewing process and produces a bitter taste.
Medium ground coffee, which is used for automatic drip brewing, should feel like beach sand.
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