Coffee Tips: You Need This Information

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Coffee Tips You Need This Information

• Whether you are new to the wonderful world of
  coffee, or an experienced aficionado, there is
  always something new to learn. New information
  about the coffee experience is continually coming
  to light. Continue reading this article to find
  out more about the best ways to use coffee to
  enhance your life.
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• If you have diabetes or want to lose weight, try
  Stevia instead of real sugar. Stevia is natural
  and comes from plants, so that it is going to
  sweeten without adding extra glucose to your
  blood and more weight to your body. Stevia is
  sold in most local grocery stores these days.
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• Do not leave your coffee open any longer than
  necessary. While preparing your coffee, don't
  open the can or bag until you are ready to scoop.
  Immediately after scooping, close the coffee
  container. This will keep your coffee fresher
  longer. It also keeps the flavor and aroma from
  evaporating in the air.
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• If your coffee machine is a bit outdated, this
  trick will more than make up for it. Before you
  start to brew coffee, simply brew a whole pot of
  water. After getting the water hot, add the
  coffee grounds and then add the water to the
  machine again. This method guarantees that the
  coffee you serve will be piping hot and taste
  great.
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• Lots of people like drinking coffee but avoid it
  because they don't want their teeth to become all
  yellow and stained. If you love drinking coffee
  but are afraid that it can stain your teeth you
  should consider drinking it through a straw. This
  will prevent the coffee from ever coming into
  contact with your teeth.
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The best coffee is made with freshly roasted
beans. Buyers of whole coffee beans should find
out when the beans were roasted by checking their
expiration date. It is generally best to buy your
beans from a specialty store or coffee shop
rather than the supermarket. Understand the
amount of time that your coffee will be good for,
whether it be ground coffee or whole bean.
Typically, ground coffee will be good for up to a
week to maximize the quality of taste, whereas
whole bean coffee can last up to three weeks of
time. Learn these time constraints to limit stale
coffee in your home. Do not use hot water to
make your coffee. Many people think this is the
best way to make their coffee hot the truth is
that the only thing this does is diminish its
flavor. You should be using water that is not
only cold, but charcoal filtered if
possible. Conical or flat grinding burrs is the
better option when purchasing a coffee grinder.
There will be less heat generated if you choose
this kind of grinder. This makes your coffee
taste good. Sometimes, blades will lead to
inconsistencies when making coffee. These
grinders can increase the heat in your brew,
which could burn your instrument. Never drink
coffee in the eight hours prior to going to bed.
The half-life of caffeine can range from 30
minutes to 8 hours, so this is the only sure fire
way of having it out of your system when it is
time to rest. Otherwise, you are going to need
even more caffeine the next day. A coffee habit
can be a little healthy, but caffeine dependency
is bad news. To control the strength of your
coffee, watch the size of your grind. In this
case, coffee is a lot like garlic. The tinier you
dice (or grind) it, the more potent the flavor
you'll get when cooking or brewing. If you are
looking for a milder flavor, then keep your grind
rather large.
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To get great coffee while also assisting
third-world countries, think about buying fair
trade products. You may pay a little more, but
the flavor is worth it. It also means that you
will be assisting farms and villages in countries
where they need your help the most, with just a
small amount of help on your part. It's
important to be on the lookout for the caffeine
levels in your coffee. Not all coffee has equal
amounts of caffeine. For instance, Robusta beans
contain two times the coffee that Arabica does.
Depending on the type of beans used and the
amounts that were used, drip coffee can actually
contain more caffeine than espresso. Make sure
you keep yourself informed.   If you need to
reduce the amount of caffeine you consume, you do
not have to quit cold turkey. Try brewing "semi"
caffeine-free coffee. Do this by mixing regular
beans with decaf beans. If your beans are already
ground, then take half of each type and use them
in the coffee machine.   Coffee beans are grown
all over the world, but most people think of
Columbia as the origin of most coffee. There are
certain regions of the country that produce the
most flavorful coffee because of the climate
there. Columbian coffee beans that have been
roasted properly are thought to produce the best
flavor of coffee.   If visiting a coffeehouse for
a cup of coffee is your usual idea of breakfast,
take a moment during your next visit to take a
look at their food offerings. You might still be
able to get a balanced and nutritious breakfast
on the go with the sandwiches and croissants that
they have available.