THE GUIDE TO LIQUID GOLD

Tips and tricks to make great coffee.

- Vaishnavee Puntambekar

If there’s one thing that caffeine lovers truly love, it’s fixing their daily cuppa at home. Sure, you could get one at a nearby cafe but nothing comes close to the joy of waking up and fixing yourself a coffee and having the kitchen smell like heaven.

Here are some tips to improve your coffee experience:

START WITH BEANS

The beans are what make or break a great cup of coffee. What makes coffee smell so good is the aromatic compounds in those beans. So, invest in freshly-roasted, high-quality coffee beans for a richer and more flavourful brew.

GRIND JUST BEFORE BREWING

Grind your coffee beans just before brewing to preserve the flavours and aromas. When you brew coffee, all your grounds should be about the same size, so all the particles brew at the same rate. Use a burr grinder for a consistent grind size, which is crucial for achieving the desired extraction.

NAIL THE WATER-TO-COFFEE RATIO