One of the easiest and fastest ways to make coffee is with a Keurig machine. Its convenience is essential for those early mornings as you run out the door. Although they are relatively simple to use, you may be surprised about the number of mistakes made by Keurig users. Let’s take a …
Early morning wakeups call for a piping hot cup of coffee. But if you’re reading this, you are most likely experiencing the unpleasant dilemma of your coffee tasting like soap. A great-tasting cup of coffee will have a balance of different flavors and qualities that complement one another, but soapy certainly isn’t …
We all love sipping on a fresh cup of coffee; some may say it soothes our souls. But there are those times when you’re faced with the unwanted flavors of a stale-tasting cup of coffee. What makes your coffee taste stale? Stale coffee is the result of oxidation, a chemical reaction that …
You love a good cup of pour-over coffee, but when you make it at home, it doesn’t always come out as good as when you visit the local café. You figure there might be something you’re doing wrong, but what? Here are some of the top pour-over coffee mistakes: Brewing mistakes will …
You like a steamy hot mug of coffee in the morning, which has given you the idea that perhaps you should begin brewing your coffee with boiling water. This way, the java will be at the optimal temperature. Is this a good idea? Brewing coffee with boiling water is not recommended, especially …
When you don’t have time to make coffee from scratch (or nearly scratch) in the morning, you might opt for a faster solution like espresso powder or instant coffee. Between these two quick sources of coffee, which is better? Both espresso powder and instant coffee have their pros and cons. Espresso powder …