February 4, 2019 at 02:04
The average cup of coffee tastes terrible. Quickly heating coffee beans with high heat kills their natural sugars and unique flavors. For those interested in the science behind coffee brewing, here’s an in-depth article.
Avoid pour-overs, presses, and expensive cappuccino machines; opt for a large jar and a paper filter instead.
Starbucks over-roasts their globally sourced beans to achieve a consistent flavor, resulting in a bitter taste similar to a burnt cigarette. This bitterness makes people add sugar (replacing natural sugars) and cream (to mitigate the bitterness). Over-roasting also enhances the coffee flavor in popular dessert drinks, like frappuccinos.
Selecting beans can be difficult. Initially, choose beans that are available in bulk. Costco is a good option. Once you refine your brewing process, try out a variety of single-origin beans and avoid blends.