The things that make a great coffee 22 Articles

by Chris Hotmer

MY DAILY GRIND Since 12/06 I have been living in WPB, Florida, things are not much different than they were in New York for the last 42 years. It just goes to show that it can happen anywhere. You can go to any town in ...read more

by Kevin Chorice

Ok, so once agian I have found something on here that I know a lot about. I work at Starbucks and have been there for about 4 years now. There are 4 things that make great coffee..whether or not it is Starbucks coffee...read more

by K. Thomas

Here are some great tips for making sure your coffee experiences are always as good as they should be! If you are making coffee yourself: Always try to use whole coffee beans. Check the back of the packets in the...read more

by Teddy Ward

What is it that makes a great coffee? I used to drink coffee simply because I was tired and needed the jump start in the mornings. I hated the taste of coffee, it was bitter, strong, and made my throat burn. Even though I ...read more

by Phillip Benningfield

Signs Your Barista Cares (these actions can not always happen under extremely busy conditions or when a barista is having an off day [i.e. revels in a bad attitude]) He or she has a nice, sincere greeting when you com...read more

by Chris Nelson

Proper storage is one of the main factors in great coffee. Storing Coffee There are popular misconceptions on the way roasted coffee should be stored and maintained. Coffee's Enemies Light Water Oxygen H...read more

by Hurst

Brewing excellent coffee - better than anything you'll ever be able to buy - is easier than you think. It can be a little involved at first, but you've got to speculate to accumulate, as they say, and you'll find it's wort...read more

by Lillian Carrero

There are many things that make coffee great, but in my estimation the most important is that from one cup to the next the coffee should taste just as good. I had for many years as a coffee drinker deluded myself into bel...read more

by Robert D. Maitland

Coffee is very popular here in Portland, Oregon, and so is respect for the environment. The French press method of making coffee fits both bills very nicely. A French press is a tempered glass beaker, mounted in a chro...read more

by Samuel W. Connelly

Fresh Cup Every time Everyone should be able to make for themselves the best cup of coffee every time they brew. I may be considered a coffee snob, but I am also a coffee expert and nothing makes me more irritated than ...read more

by John Hale

Coffee's mass appeal is supported by its enticing aroma, bountiful taste, caffeinated energy and flexibility of presentation. But to get to the purest allure of coffee, you must get to the ritual. Just like the Sunday f...read more

by Mystic Angel

The thing that truly makes a great coffee is aroma. If it doesn't smell good while it's brewing, it probably won't taste good. Of course, this is only my opinion. Some might say color or texture, or what type of bean decid...read more

by Meena Batra

Great coffee can be summed up in one word.. taste. I don't care if Juan Valdez leans in your window and makes the coffee for you. If it tastes like crap, it's going down the sink. Preference is another word. The coffee I l...read more

by Kyle Baumann

Who hates it when they pay $3 or $4 for a bad cup of coffee? everyone does. Every coffee consumer expects the best coffee at these rates. There are certain steps you can take to maximie the greatness of a cup-a-joe. The...read more

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by Beth Burns

I finally have it, my perfect pot of coffee. It took years. The trouble is, that I hate leaving home because I almost can't do without MY coffee. Sad, yeah, I know...I find ways around it. But, when I travel, the best ...read more

by M.L. Brooke

Like real estate, location, location, location should be the mantra of every self-styled coffee connoisseur. Columbia is vastly different from Sumatra, from Ethiopia, from Guatemala, Mexico, Turkey, India, Bali, etc ...read more

by Theresa Ruiz

For about as long as I can remember, there has been a debate among my family and friends regarding how to make a good cup of coffee at home. Freshly ground or store bought? Should one use a french press? What type of grind...read more

by Frank Spado

Small coffeehouses with slow roasters and an experienced roaster make great coffees. Although french roast in some of these places is nothing but burnt beans, some roasters do get it right by taking the beans out at just ...read more

by Zachariah Langley

Great coffee can be summed up in one word.. taste. I don't care if Juan Valdez leans in your window and makes the coffee for you. If it tastes like crap, it's going down the sink. Preference is another word. The coffee I l...read more

by Noble Rot

The first step to brewing great coffee is choosing the coffee bean. You can't go wrong, really. Pick any. you might like one more than the other, you might like roasted a little darker or a little less- but trying out diff...read more