How Do You Make Good Hotel Room Coffee?
You’re on the road, and you breathe a sigh of relief when you see that your hotel room has a coffee maker waiting for you. But when you go to brew a cup to enjoy in the privacy of your room, the product is quite…disappointing. Before you speed down to the local coffee shop and squander another fraction of what could be your retirement fund on a latte, try these tips and tricks for better hotel coffee. • Understand where many coffee makers fall short. • Some coffee makers do not allocate enough wattage to the heating element, and fail to reach the ideal coffee brewing temperature range (195-205 degrees Fahrenheit, 90.5-96 degrees Celsius).[1] • Another problem is when coffee makers take too long to brew the coffee, which can result in bitter and harsh flavors. Ideally, the process should only take 6 minutes.[2] • Run water through. This will allow the coffee maker to heat up, which will help the water get closer to that ideal brewing temperature. Once it’s done, pour that hot water ri
