Image Source / WikipediaThe place where your coffee bean comes from will affect its taste, coffee strength and acidity, so it's also a good idea to do some research to get the right bean for your preferences! For example, coffee beans from Africa are more acidic than beans from South America.
Image Source / NescafeA safe choice if you're unsure where to start with coffee beans is a selection brewed in Guatemala. This type of coffee grown in Central America will offer a balanced flavours and a medium roast, which means it's a safe bet if you don't want anything too strong or too weak.
Image Source / ictcoffee.comIt's safe to say that if you want the best cup of coffee, then you need to splurge a little on the best coffee beans. You should take the time to find good quality coffee beans from coffee suppliers in your area, particularly if they're local experts in coffee rather than beans you can find on the supermarket shelves!
4. Or Grind Yourself!
Image Source / Eleven CoffeesIf you don't have any options in your local area for beans already grinded, you can make your own at home by buying whole bean coffee and then grinding the beans yourself. This will help for a fresher flavour compared to ground coffee!
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Image Source / Coffee AffectionBy only grinding what you need for the moment, you can help to keep your supply of coffee beans fresher for longer. Don't grind all your coffee beans at once if you're not going to be using all of them! This will help each cup to taste more freshly brewed.
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Image Source / Nextday Catering EquipmentKeep your pitcher of filtered water ready to go by storing in the fridge, and then when you're ready to make coffee, brew your filtered water to a temperate ideally between 195 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
Image Source / AO.comThere are many different ways to brew coffee, and your best option will depend both on your lifestyle and budget. If you can afford to save up for something perfectly suited to you, you might also find the best option for specifically how you like your coffee brewed, no matter the cost.
Image Source / OdditymallEach brewing method will result in a different flavour, so compare the options you'd like. An automatic drop coffeemaker is a popular and safe choice for an even pot of coffee. If you prefer a bolder taste, a French Press is a good option for a darker coffee.
Image Source / Blue Coffee BoxWhichever option you choose, whether it's a drop coffeemaker, French Press or other choice, you should then adjust the way you grind your coffee beans to best fit your chosen machine. Certain machines will need coffee to be ground to a particular finish.
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Image Source / fineartamerica.com If your coffee tastes burnt, this is a key sign that your coffeemaker is overdue for a clean. The burnt taste comes from the oil that's been left in the pot. A good routine to get into is cleaning your coffeemaker daily if you use it a lot.
Image Source / Homestead and Chill If you have a lot of grounds leftover from being a regular coffee drinker, you can also reduce waste (both in your home and in the environment) by turning leftover coffee grounds into compost for you to use! Perfect if you have a garden.
Image Source / NPRWe all know how exciting seasonal menus are in coffee shops, so why not get the same vibe and flavour at home? You can improve your coffee by adding spices, which is also a good flavour option if you want to avoid unhealthy syrups. You can grind popular flavours like cinnamon or nutmeg.
Image Source / Yummy Tummy AarthiIf you're a huge fan of mochas, or the seasonal chill is giving you a craving for a delicious chocolatey drink, you can even pop some chocolate into your coffee and stir it in so it melts. You can also add whipping cream to the top with some chocolate dusting.
Image Source / RedditA lot of coffee lovers prefer a frothy coffee, such as cappuccinos or lattes, and no matter how amazing your coffee beans taste at home, you aren't going to get that creamy sip without a milk frother. Electric milk frothers can easily be bought and used at home to heat and froth your milk, or you can buy a coffee machine with a steamer.
Image Source / Olive MagazineIf you're a fan of iced coffee instead of hot coffee but still want the same delicious barista-standard taste from the comfort of your own home, then here are some tips on how you can make the best iced coffee yourself!
Image Source / WikipediaTo give yourself the best chance of a delicious barista-style iced coffee, you'll need: 25g of medium ground coffee, 150g ofice, 125g of hot water (from the kettle, but you can use filtered water in your kettle instead of tap water if you'd like) and an aeropress.
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Image Source / Kiss the Hippo CoffeeLet your coffee sit for a minute or two, and then you can stir the mixture before readying the plunger on the aeropress. You should then plunge slowly for around 30 seconds, and make sure to plunge until all the water has passed through.
Image Source / The Dinner BiteHere you can make your iced coffee more personal to you depending on your taste preferences. If you'd like to add milk to your coffee, you can now stir it in at this step, or even add sweetener if you prefer a less bitter taste.
Image Source / Food Faith FitnessIf you're wanting to enjoy your homemade iced coffee during the seasons, and especially in winter, you may want to add a touch of sweet flavours for the festive season, too! You can here add some syrup at this step, or any other syrup flavourings you'd like.
Image Source / The SpruceDrinking coffee is very much an experience and ritual, more than just the taste or flavour, so to make your at-home coffee experience even better, make sure to have all the proper tools you need for a better experience. This could be investing in barista-style mugs or having a little coffee shrine in the corner of your kitchen!
Image Source / Wall Street JournalYou don't want to brew up your perfect coffee only to not have a mug big enough for the amount you've made. Having a selection of different sized coffee mugs, from espresso to large, will help you to always make the perfect brew in the perfect cup.
Image Source / Harvard HealthThis is a step that many people may not even think about. If you're pouring your perfectly brewed hot coffee into a cold mug, the mug is going to zap some of the coffee's temperature quickly. To prelong the heat, fill your mug with hot water first.
Image Source / ForbesIf you've decided on a milk frother because you want creamy coffee at home, the milk you choose will actually impact how frothy your coffee will be. Whole or semi-skimmed milks will froth up bigger and better, while plant-based milk might not froth up very well.