Coffee is America's drink. Most people start their day with a steaming cup of Joe. Many are relegated to purchasing over priced drinks from local cafes because the perfect cup eludes them at home. Here we will outline the steps needed to brew your own at home.
Walk into any house or specialty coffee shop and you will find a myriad of different brands of coffees and methods of coffee brewing. Every one has their own coffee making process, but here are the most common methods explained.Store beans in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Putting beans in the fridge will expose them to moisture, which will ruin flavor. If beans must be put in the freezer, use them within 2-3 months.Instant coffee, invented in the early 1900�s, has grown and improved over the years. Instant coffee is created by from coffee beans, but during the first stage of harvesting the coffee is made into a coffee concentrate by dehydrating the beans to produce a powder or grainy coffee substance. This allows consumers to just add water to the substance to enjoy a quick cup of coffee. This type of coffee stays fresher longer than traditional grinded coffee beans, but may lack the taste of a fresh brewed cup.In the episode -- you can see it in its entirety on Hulu -- Ferber spends time at the Alexandria House, a long-term shelter for abused women and children. He also meets some of the estimated 15,000 homeless people in the area through a group that organizes three-on-three basketball games in a park. A wall mural that had fallen into disrepair provides a haunting backdrop (and appears later in the episode).Only buy as many beans as you will use. It doesn't matter how good a sale is on a great bean, if it goes stale it is no longer a great bean. Sitting around the house is just as bad for a bean as sitting around a grocery store.Fresh ground beans means better flavor. Always grind at home before brewing. A grinder at home is a small investment in fresh flavor.The plunger method of coffee brewing involves warming a pot and then adding coarsely ground coffee beans in the bottom of it. Hot water is then added to create coffee. One can purchase mesh to divide the coffee beans from the liquid, but they do not last long. This method isn�t at all convenient, and may turn up grounds in your drinking experience. This is commonly used for camping and other outdoor activities if a percolator isn�t readily available.When brewing, use water just off the boil. The time it takes to walk the kettle to the grounds is enough time for the water to cool down. If you are using a machine, this step does not apply.He's been back to the area since the show was recorded and says he keeps in touch with the people he spent time with during the episode. In thinking about how the program impacted him, Ferber referenced a man with no arms or legs who for many years has set up on President Street near Little Italy, asking drivers for change.If any coffee remains, store it in a thermos or a preheated air pot. This keeps it hot and fresh and doesn't allow for scalding if left on a hot plate.He also meets one man named Amin, who distributes hygiene kits and other essentials to the area's homeless. During the episode, Amin takes the shoes off his feet and gives them to another man, a moment that clearly moved Ferber.
By following a few easy steps and making them routine, anyone can brew the perfect cup of coffee in the comfort of their own home. Now you just need to think about what to do with all the money saved from buying lattes everyday.
Author: Andy Guides Jr
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