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3 Things To Know For A Great Cup Of Coffee

When purchasing a coffee maker to brew a great cup of coffee there are three factors you should consider. Knowing these 3 things when you are comparing coffee makers can be the difference between you finding the right coffee maker or not.

First, when choosing an electric drip brewer you should look for a coffee maker that offers you the most features for what your budget can afford. Electric coffee makers range in price from around 10 dollars to several hundred dollars. While the $10 unit will still make an okay cup of coffee, many coffee lovers believe that the plastic and aluminum components can effect the flavor of your coffee. Coffee makers with stainless steel components wont have an adverse effect on the outcome of your coffee and typically are not as effected by mineral build up like the cheaper brewing systems.

Second, it is general agreed that to get the most flavor out of your coffee beans the water needs to be heated to 200F + degrees while brewing. When looking for a high quality coffee maker look for the brewer with the highest watt rating for the heating element. Generally speaking, the hotter the water, the better the brewed coffee flavor.

And third, once the coffee is brewed it should be stored in a thermal carafe with a stainless steel liner. The stainless steel carafe insures that the flavor of the coffee is maintained at its peak freshness after brewing for several hours. Also, a stainless steel carafe does not experience any mineral or sediment build up over time. Many of the entry level coffee makers use a glass carafe that sits on a heating plate to keep the coffee hot after brewing. It only takes a few minutes for the heating plate under the glass carafe to start “cooking” the coffee and giving it a burnt taste ruining a great pot of coffee.

So, if you choose an entry level coffee maker then please take the time to purchase a separate stainless steel thermal carafe for storing your coffee after brewing to insure the entire pot of coffee will taste as great as the first cup.

By: Sam Adams

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