Can you guys help me make a good pot of coffee?!
No matter what I've done it doesn't taste like the coffee you get at the store. The coffee there is smooth and not a bit of bitterness.
Mine always has abit of that bitterness.
I've tried different coffees. I have a drip coffee maker.
Any suggestion? Is there a really good coffee that I should buy? Is it the coffee maker??
Answers: I usually don't drink coffee but I'd like to make it good for those who do.
No matter what I've done it doesn't taste like the coffee you get at the store. The coffee there is smooth and not a bit of bitterness.
Mine always has abit of that bitterness.
I've tried different coffees. I have a drip coffee maker.
Any suggestion? Is there a really good coffee that I should buy? Is it the coffee maker??
Any coffee you make is good I bet,,,try the gold plated filter with a natural <no chemical> filter in place,use full pot of bottled water,use Colombian coffee. then it will be sweet,1 rounded teaspoon per cup. nothing is as sweet as a good cup of Joe as we watch the republicans get lickens. cheerio foxy one...freepress
one way to make coffee less bitter if you are going to make several pots dont throw the coffee grounds out when its done just add fresh coffee grounds to the already used grounds and only put about 1/4 of the required amount in with the old
Coffee makers do play a factor in the type of coffee you get, but even if you have a cheap one, you still can make decent coffee.
There's some basic steps to a great cup of coffee:
1.Water-- Try and use filtered water, or bottled water. Coffee is 98% water, so the better quality water you have, the better cup of coffee you will have.
2.Proportion--- The coffee needs to be proportioned out right. I recommend using 2 tablespoons for 6 oz of water. But, I like my coffee strong so you might only want 1 TBSP. It's a give or take thing.
3. Grind--You need to make sure that your coffee is ground correctly for your drip maker. If you get your coffees at a store, ask them to grind it for what filter you have(cone or flat-bottomed)
4. Fresh Coffee-- Coffee that has been ground only stays fresh for a small amount of time. Whole Beans stay fresher longer. I don't recommend putting grounds in the fridge or freezer. An air-tight container is the best.
Also, have you thought about investingin a French Press? A good one is relatively cheap ($15) and they always produce smooth coffee to me.
If you have any other questions let me know!
for a12 cup coffee pot I usually put 7tbs coffee into the filter basket the strength depends on the amount and if you notice the color of the grounds the darker the richer
i don't drink coffee but my parents have said that when it gets bitter the coffee pot needs to be cleaned and they will run a pot of water with vinegar in it through the maker without the coffee.
I'd say to make sure you use filtered water. If you're making your coffee with tap water you'll get a gross taste from the chlorine in it. I think water is the key here.
It is important to use fresh coffee, if possible buy whole beans and grind them at home or use the grinder at the store. Whole Foods has a great selection of fresh coffee beans.
Measure the proper about of ground coffee for your coffee maker.
Generally, about 1/2 cup of gound coffee makes about ten 6oz cups of coffee in an auto drip maker. Use a little more or a little less depending on how strong you like your coffee.
Bottled water is fine but do not use distilled water. You need a certain amount of minerals in the water to extract the coffee flavor from the coffee grounds.
Also make sure your coffee maker and coffee pot are clean.
Old coffee residue can impair the flavor of your brewed coffee.