Filter coffee: A good start to the new year.
5 Tips for Better and Tastier Filter Coffee in the New Year
The new year has arrived: a time full of fresh opportunities, good intentions, and maybe even a new morning routine. As a coffee lover, you naturally want your first cup of coffee of the day to be perfect. Want to take your filter coffee to the next level? Here are five practical and tasty tips to make your coffee experience a true pleasure.
1. Use a Scale: Measuring is Knowing
The secret to a perfect cup of filter coffee starts with precision. Brewing coffee by feel sounds nice, but often leads to uneven extraction and inconsistent flavors. Using a scale ensures that you measure out exactly the right amount of coffee every time. The ideal starting point? Use 60 grams of coffee per liter of water. Experiment from there, but remember: guesswork is over, measurement is the future!
Pro Tip : Invest in a simple kitchen scale or a dedicated coffee scale for ultimate control.
2. Always Choose Fresh Coffee Beans
Fresh coffee beans really do make a difference. Oily beans are fresh beans, and it’s those oils that give them those rich, complex flavors. Unfortunately, these oils start to oxidize right after roasting, and after two months the magic is gone. So always check the roasting date when buying beans. If there’s no roasting date on the packaging, chances are you’re holding old coffee.
Remember : No burn date? Don't buy!
3. Pay attention to the Country of Origin
Coffee is like wine: its origin has a huge impact on its taste. Each coffee country has its own unique taste profile. A short guide:
- Central America : Floral and fruity
- South America : Nutty and chocolatey
- Africa : Berry notes and fresh acidity
- India & Indonesia : Earthy and spicy
Want to know what you’re buying? Check the packaging. Doesn’t it say country of origin? Another red flag! You deserve better than mediocre beans with no story.
4. Be Aware of the Price
Good coffee has a fair price. Dirt cheap coffee beans often come from large coffee houses that buy in bulk with profit as their only goal. Low prices go hand in hand with old beans, lack of freshness and bad taste. In addition, these brands often lack crucial information such as a roasting date or country of origin.
In short : Cheap is (almost always) expensive when it comes to coffee.
5. Buy Local and Support Specialty Coffee
Support your local coffee community! Every town or city has a local roastery, espresso bar or specialty coffee shop. These places often sell fresh beans with clear information about the roast and origin. Come in, talk to the barista, and discover your new favorite beans.
Win-win : Not only do you enjoy better coffee, you also support local entrepreneurs.
Start the New Year Strong with Better Coffee
Are you also full of good coffee resolutions? The new year offers a perfect opportunity to improve your coffee habits and enjoy that perfect filter coffee. Follow these tips, experiment and enjoy every sip. Life is too short for bad coffee – make it a tasty 2024!
Get started now! Find your favorite scale, fresh beans, and a local roaster, and start your filter coffee journey today. Cheers to a wonderful new year! ☕
