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So yesterday I posted an article on making the perfect cup of Joe. Today, I wanted to follow up with some common Facts and Myths about coffee preparation.
In case you were wondering, my credentials on this topic include:
- Fifteen years experience in the preparation and consumption of coffee
- Membership in the Starbucks Rewards program
- Live-in sister/Starbucks Barista
- 10 years caffeine junkie
Seven things you may not know about coffee:
- Bold roast does not mean more caffeine. It describes the flavor of the roast.
- NEVER freeze coffee. Putting coffee in the freezer will allow the coffee to absorb the tastes of the freezer. Store in a cool, dry place instead.
- Grinding beans right before brewing will guarantee the best, boldest taste. Beans loose flavor as they are exposed to air.
- Different regions of coffee bean have different taste. Asian beans are spicier, Latin American beans are smoother.
- ALL COFFEE is organic because it is grown at an altitude that doesn't require pestisides.
- Good coffee is sifted numerous times. Bad coffee is the portion of beans sifted out. So put simply, Folders is the rejected Starbucks beans.
- Coffee is freshest within the first 30 minutes of brewing.
So, there you have it. Real tips from a real addict.
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