How Do You Brew A Perfect Cup Of Coffee?
How many times have you walked out of your favorite coffee shop thinking, “how can I make coffee this good at home?” At $1.50+ per cup, I felt the need to learn how to master this art form in the effort to keep the family budget intact. So combining lessons I learned directly from a coffee plantation in Costa Rica and from two local coffee shops, I have finally been able to consistently brew a perfect cup of coffee every morning. Steps 1-5 below are a one-time “setting up shop” ordeal. Once you have everything you need, steps 6-10 are all you need to follow to make that perfect cup. Purchase a french press. French presses come in various sizes, such as a 2-cup, 4-cup, 8-cup, and 12-cup models, and prices start at around $25. You’ll need to think about how much coffee you normally consume before purchasing one. Don’t forget about when you have guests! Why a french press over an auto-drip machine? With a french press, the beans “soak” in the water for four minutes allowing the water to p
