How do you make the perfect cup of coffee?

Question

I use the method i saw on good eats but i'm always looking for something better! ~ : )

Answer 1

i make the best coffee but i cant tell you how its a secret :P lol

kidding i just get my coffee from starbucks

Answer 2

good question

i wish i knew.

Go to royal farms, they have really good coffee.  

Answer 3

In a standard coffee pot, measure 6 cups of water in pot, pour in, and measure 3 heaping tbsp coffee and put in filter. Makes good, strong, but not too strong coffee.

Answer 4

Alton Brown is AWESOME, so if you're using his methods, you're probably on the right track... I haven't seen the good eats coffee episode, so I'll tell you how I get a great cup :)

Start with good, FRESH beans - I buy from local shops that roast their own organic fair trade beans daily, and I usually get a french or italian roast.

Make sure you have the right grind for the brewing method you're using - you want coarse for french press, finer for a drip machine.  If you can get it ground at the store, that's good - if you can grind it yourself at home right before you brew it, that's better, but you need to invest in a good grinder, one that gives you control over the fineness/coarseness.  I bought a burr grinder for my kitchen - it was a little pricey, but well worth it - I grind just what I need, fresh every time.

I use a french press or an aeropress (http://www.aerobie.com/Products/aeropres... - the aeropress makes AMAZING coffee - and only brew as much as I'm going to drink.   If I have more than 4 people to serve, I'll make a drip pot, but that's rare.  Moka pots are also great (but I don't have one) - and most home espresso machines won't get you a good cup unless you've got a high-end (expensive) one.

When I brew, I make sure to let the water cool a for about a minute after boiling, too-hot water makes the coffee not as good.  Also, I usually use filtered water, even though I'm boiling it.

Finally, pay attention to the quality of what you're adding to your coffee - organic sugar and milk tastes better and makes for a better coffee experience.  I personally use heavy cream (no sugar for me), which makes for a super-rich and creamy cup of deliciousness :)

Answer 5

A clean pot, very cold water and freshly ground coffee are key!  Use only a quality brand half and half if you like your coffee light.

Answer 6

I believe I'm drinking it right now, but then you'd have to ask my wife how she made it.

Answer 7

Start with fresh, cold water and grind whole coffee beans as you need them.

Answer 8

Open your mouth, Place one heaped spoon of instant coffe in, two or three lumps of suger, approx 1/2 a pint of boiling water swill around mouth until tougue is completely red raw, spit all of the mixture into a mug add cream and serve to your teacher LOL

Answer 9

Filter it. Heat the pot first. Buy the best coffee beans and just grind what you need.

Answer 10

go to aroma joes hazelnut with cream and sugar yumm =] if you have one near you

Answer 11

1 scoop coffee - 2 cups water = perfect coffee

Answer 12

the way you like it