Making Coffee Tips

CaffeMaker Turkish Coffee Tips:

Tip: Turkish coffee requires extra fine ground coffee. On most machines, it is the finest grind possible.

Tip: For preparing Turkish coffee use dark French roast beans.

Tip: Cream or milk is never added to Turkish coffee, and sugar is optional.

Tip: Cardamom will add an interesting taste twist.

Tip: Don't pour out the last drop since there is sludge on the bottom of the Ibrik.

Tip: When the coffee is brewed allow about 1 minute for the grounds to settle to the bottom of the cup before gently sipping. Avoid bitterness by not stirring up or drinking the grounds.

CaffeMaker Cowboy Coffee Tips:

Tip: After you remove pot from the fire, pour in the half-cup of ice-cold water. This will not only reduce the scalding hot temperature of your coffee, but it will also send the coffee grounds to the bottom of the pan.

Tip: You can add crushed eggshells or a raw egg in water before boiling. You don't eat this egg; these are thought to help separate the grounds from the coffee.

Tip: The amount of coffee added largely depends upon the strength desired, the amount of water added to it, and the size of the vessel used.

CaffeMaker  Paper Filter Coffee Tips:

Tip: With different amount of coffee and water you can control how strong your coffee will be.

CaffeMaker Jug and Strainer Coffee Tips:

Tip: Paper filters can add some "paper taste" to your coffee, and remove some original coffee aroma from the coffee.

CaffeMaker Cloath Filter Coffee Tips:

Tip: For this type of coffee preparation use fine to extra fine grinded coffee in order to get its full flavor as well as strength.

Tip: Pour the hot water very slowly so that none of the essential oils are lost.

Tip: You can speed up the process by squeegee the bag with chopsticks, forcing the coffee out the bottom.

Tip: After making coffee, place the still-wet bag somewhere to dry (if you are camping, hang it from a tree branch).

Tip: If the bag is allowed to stay wet for too long, it may get moldy. If that happens, throw it away.

CaffeMaker  Cold Water Coffee Tips:

Tips: Use only quality Arabica beans, grinded on a "coarse" setting.

Tip: Use tap, filtered or bottled water. Avoid distilled water because the absence of minerals will leave the coffee tasting flat.

Tip: Use the concentrate is for iced and frozen drinks and desserts.

CaffeMaker Drip Coffee Tips:

Tip: For better extraction results rinse paper filters in water before use. This helps remove the paper taste from the filter.

Tip: Use only fresh cold water. Do not use distilled water. Bottled or filtered water from the tap is recommended.

CaffeMaker  Percolator Coffee Tips:

Tip: Using a percolator is not an ideal method for making coffee.

Tip: Clean your coffeemaker on a regular basis, in order to keep your coffee tasting great every time.

Tip: Use the best coffee you can find.

Tip: Avoid reboiling water to avoid bitterness in coffee.

CaffeMaker French Press Coffee Tips:

Tip: The press should be pre-warmed before putting the coffee in. This will help keep the glass from absorbing as much heat when the hot water is put in the press thus making for warmer coffee when you pour.

Tip: Some people suggest plunging immediately for better taste. You can try both ways.

Tip: For a stronger cup, add more coffee grounds per cup.
Tip: Do not brew for longer than recommended time.

CaffeMaker  Vacuum Pot Coffee Tips:

Tip: When placing the vacuum coffee pot on the stove, make sure that the bottom bulb is completely dry on the outside.

Tip: Coffee should be ground in a burr grinder for best results.

Tip: Longer brewing will not give any more flavors.

Tip: Read the manual and always watch the pot carefully when it's brewing.

Tip: Keep a clean glass bowl in the bottom of your coffeepot to prevent superheating. 

CaffeMaker  Neapolitana Flip Coffee Tips:

Tip: Hold both handles firmly while turn the entire unit upside down.

Tip: Flip over the pot just before the water start boiling.

Tip: For a good cup of Neapolitan coffee use a very dark, finely ground "Neapolitan" style roast (size between espresso and automatic drip). If the coffee is ground too fine, the grinds will cake up and prevent water from filtering through.

CaffeMaker Stovetop Espresso Coffee Tips:

Tip: Always make a full pot, as they do not operate well when half full. Stovetop espresso makers are available in a few different sizes so you can use right size.

Tip: After making a pot, you must wait a few minutes for the pot to cool down before you can use it again, so they are not really suitable for making large amounts of espresso.

CaffeMaker Espresso Coffee Tips:

Tip: Use fresh roasted espresso beans.

Tip: For espresso grind the coffee beans to a sugar texture.

Tip: Always use cold water.

Tip: Where your extraction took longer than the 25 to 30 second goal, your coffee may be ground too fine or the tamp may need adjusting. If it was too quick, try a finer grind. Keep experimenting to find the perfect flavor for your own taste.

Tip: While making the espresso observe the foam. When the foam becomes almost white in color, the good-tasting liquid is no longer flowing. Remove the cup immediately.