Keeping our brew fresh and hot is a big deal for some of us coffee drinkers. There is nothing worse than a tepid mouthful of stale coffee. How you keep your coffee hot depends a little on where you are and what you’re doing. What happens to coffee as we keep it warm? Are there things I should never do to keep my coffee warm? Knowing a little more about coffee will help you understand how to keep it hot and tasting great.
This little set of points should help you out in most situations.
– Use a thermal cup or mug for commuting or to keep it hot for short periods of time
– Glass and stainless steel thermos style bottles barely effect coffee taste at all
– French Press brewers (like Bodum) are not good for keeping coffee hot. They continue to brew and can produce very bitter coffee
– Try to not use direct heat from an element or hotplate if possible
– A sealed or closed container slows the loss of essential aromas that influence coffee flavour.
– You get the best flavour from coffee that is kept at least 170F.
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