Did you know that you can make a nice cup of gourmet coffee on your own at home? Here are some simple steps to brewing the perfect cup of coffee every time.

Start with Quality Beans.

One of the most critical aspects of brewing satisfying gourmet coffee is the grade of the coffee you start with. If you have a favorite flavor, purchase whole beans in that flavor. If you do this, it will allow you to start with the freshest, most flavor-filled coffee possible.

Grind Away.

Purchase a quality coffee grinder. The best grinders available today are fairly low cost, easy to use and easy to clean up. By grinding your own coffee beans, you’ll be able to only grind what you need, meaning that you will have complete freshness in your coffee.

Store It Right and Tight.

It is very fundamental to store your coffee tightly sealed. Air oxidizes the coffee and can make it turn bitter quickly. Metal canisters may also impart a metal taste to into the coffee, making it taste bad.The best solution is to use a plastic or ceramic airtight container for your coffee and coffee beans.

Also, store the coffee at room temperature because the moisture in the fridge or freezer can make it go bad faster. But if you think you won’t be using all the beans soon, freezing them is fine and will help them keep fresh-tasting longer.

The Maker Is Crucial.

The coffee maker that you choose to use, and its condition, is also critical to that gourmet cuppa. No matter what style of coffeemaker that you choose, you can get a good cup of coffee out of it if you take the essential steps to keeping it working at its best.

For example, you should ensure that the coffee maker is cleaned after each use. In fact, you’ll need to detail clean it, with the assistance of vinegar water, every so often as well. Your preferences can determine which style of coffee maker you will use. A coffee maker with a permanent filter in it is a good idea.

It’s the Water.

Even the water that you use is central to the quality of the coffee you will make with it. It is essential that you use water that is free from chlorine and too many minerals. Often, using bottled water rather than tap water will augment the quality of the coffee. Also, keep the water nice and hot. A good temperature for the water when it hits the coffee is about 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93.3 Celsius).

Use the Right Amount of Coffee.

It is also of utmost importance for you to use the right quantity of coffee grounds in the coffeemaker. Too much ground coffee and you will have a very strong cup of coffee and too few will make it to be too weak. Follow the directions provided by the coffee producer for the best cup of coffee.

Lastly, and probably the most vital aspect, of getting a great cup of gourmet coffee is to make sure to enjoy your coffee when it is hot and fresh. Most restaurants are told to keep coffee for less than thirty minutes, but at home, the best tasting coffee is the coffee that was just brewed, or at least that hasn’t sat for more than twenty minutes since it was brewed.