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We listed the five most common mistakes people make in making coffee. Avoiding these mistakes will help you get a cup of fresh coffee every time.
The five most common coffee-making mistakes people make:
Error # 1
Put your coffee beans / crushed things in the fridge
Solution method
Coffee should be stored in a cool and dry place. Putting it in the refrigerator will make it lose its freshness and absorb excess moisture.
Error # 2
There is not enough coffee per cup.
Solution method
Most people use much less water than the recommended amount of 1-2 tablespoons per 6 ounces, causing the coffee to be thin or light.
Error # 3
Use tap water or unfiltered water
Solution method
If your tap water is of poor quality or has a strong smell or taste, such as chlorine, use filtered or bottled water. This may sound silly, but since coffee has only two ingredients, the quality of the water is very important.
Error # 4
Using the wrong grinding for a particular extraction method
Solution method
Most people don't know that you need to grind coffee beans according to the way you make coffee.
Error # 5
Extract coffee at the wrong temperature
Solution method
The ideal coffee extraction temperature is between 195 and 205 degrees, that is, 30 to 45 seconds from the boiling point. Freshly brewed coffee will make it bitter. On the contrary, if you let the water cool for too long, your coffee will be very light.
There's still a lot to do to make the perfect cup of coffee, but by following these simple rules, you can avoid most of the mistakes that most people make when making coffee.
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