We all want to brew and make the perfect cup of coffee, but many of us aren’t even getting a good cup or maybe not even subpar and don’t know How to Make Perfect Cup of Coffee .Here are some useful tips on how to brew a truly good cup of coffee, and what purchasing good coffee really means for you and the farmers who grow the beans.

Pick Best Coffee Beans

The best quality beans you can get are labeled as specialty coffee and 100% Arabica beans. There are four characteristics of coffee:

• Taste

• Smell

• Acidity 

• Body

When you’re purchasing beans, it’s best to go for a specialty single-origin coffee where the label includes information such as the altitude the where beans are grown, the process for which the beans are prepared, such as natural, honey or washed, the country and region where the beans were grown, and the variety of coffee bean. The beans should not be dark and oily – they should be brown and look almost dry to the touch. Specialty coffee has been graded and sorted out before it is roasted, with few to no defects such as fungus, insect damage or malformation. Once roasted – medium roast provides better aroma and flavor – coffee should be cupped, or tasted, and, according to its characteristics it’s evaluated and given a cupping score and if it makes 80 points or more, it becomes specialty coffee. Anything under 80 points is considered commercial coffee. Premium coffee does not have a quality scoring system, it’s more of a perception than an assurance of quality.

How to Grind Your Beans

The first characteristic you lose when grinding beans is the smell. If you aren’t grinding your own beans, it is recommends doing so as It’s the best way to ensure you’re getting the most out of your beans.

It is recommended that adjusting the size of the grind to fit the method of brew:

• Large or coarse, like sea salt, grounds for French press
• Medium coarse grounds, like sand, for machine brewing and pour-overs
• Fine or extra-fine, like table salt or flour, grounds for espresso and Turkish coffee

Best Methods of Brewing Coffee

Most households have a heating plate underneath their coffee machine, which is one of the worst things to do for coffee. Once the coffee is done, do not continue to apply heat. With extra heat, the coffee will burn and become very acidic within minutes. So, brewing then pouring it into a thermos once the coffee is done is best to keep coffee warm, rather than leaving it on a hot plate to continue heating.Pour-over methods remove this possibility, making sure you get the best cup possible.

Good Water is Key

Since water makes up 98.7% of a cup of coffee good water is essential .So, if you use tap water that has chlorine, it takes away a lot of your coffee flavor and is similar to adding a flavor agent.To obtain the best results, use filtered water or bottled water and avoid using reverse osmosis. Water for pour-over methods should be about 200 degrees for the best brew.

It’s a Recipe

There is a coffee-to-water ratio to follow, just like any other cooking recipe, It all starts with the roast. The coffee is at peak flavor after a medium roast.Usually, it takes 15 to 17 units of water to one unit of coffee to reach peak extraction and release all of the good flavors. Add more water and it becomes too watery, and if there is not enough, it becomes too strong. If the grind is too fine, all the coffee spills from the machine, and flavor becomes too strong and acidic. If it is too coarse, not enough flavors are extracted, and the coffee becomes watery again.

How To Make Coffee Without Coffee Machine

You can make coffee without a coffee maker! There are several methods you can use to make coffee without a coffee maker, such as using a stovetop cup, making Turkish coffee, trying a faux French press, or creating a coffee bag. For more detailed instructions, continue reading

1- Using Stovetop

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make coffee using a stovetop percolator:

• Fill the base with water.
• Grind the coffee and place in the filter basket.
• Secure the top and bottom chambers together.
• Place the espresso maker on high heat until it boils and the top container fills with brewed coffee (you’ll hear the bubbling and gurgling sound).
•  Wait for the coffee to finish brewing.
• Turn off the heat and let the coffee settle.
• Pour your freshly brewed coffee and enjoy! You will need medium-fine ground coffee, stovetop cooker, hobs, kettle, and a tea towel.

2-Using Turkish Pot

• To make Turkish coffee with a Turkish coffee pot (cezve) you will need the following ingredients: ground coffee, water, sugar (optional), and cardamom (optional).
• First, add ground coffee and the optional sugar/spices to a cezve, then slowly pour water and gently stir a few times to remove any clumps.
• Place the cezve on the stovetop over medium heat, and just before it begins to boil, remove it from the heat. Use a teaspoon to share the foams into each Turkish coffee cup.
• Put the pot back over medium heat, let it rise and remove when it starts to boil.
• Finally, pour the coffee slowly into the cups so that the bubbles remain safe. Serve your coffee with a glass of cold water on the side, and enjoy!

3- French Press

• To make coffee using a French Press, you will need a French Press brewer, a grinder, 56g (8 Tablespoons) of fresh coffee, hot water just off the boil (about 205°F), a wooden spoon or coffee paddle, a scale, a timer and a mug. Start by warming up the press by rinsing it with very hot water.
• Then measure out 56g (about 8 Tablespoons) of coffee and grind it as coarse as breadcrumbs. Add coffee into the empty press and start your count-up timer as soon as you add hot water.
• Fill it up halfway to the top and stir it with a wooden spoon or spatula.
• Now, fill it all the way to the top with water and put the top on. At 4:00, press firmly and serve it up.
• To clean the French Press, add a little water to the grounds, give it a good swirl, and empty into the trash or compost bin.

Final Thoughts

There are several things that you should consider before you start brewing coffee. For example, you should consider what kind of coffee beans you are going to use, and how you want to use them. For instance, you should choose which type of grind and which ratio of beans you want to use. You should also consider the temperature and the time you want to use to brew.The truth is, the more you know about coffee and how it works, the better you can brew your coffee. It doesn’t matter what type of equipment you have, how much time you have, or how many years of experience you have. You can still brew coffee with ease and create the perfect drink every time with the tips mentioned above.