We are here to help you get some ideas on making good tasting coffee. If you have some good tips you want to share, please contact us. See our tips for making coffee page for suggestions our readers have sent us.
Making Great Tasting Coffee

There are several ways and equipment to brew coffee, and each method requires the right type of coffee grind for the equipment. Make sure you know the difference between grinders, and do use the best coffee grinder you can afford.
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* Use whole coffee beans - don't use pre-ground coffee, ground your own for best results. Our favorite coffee right now is called "Kick Ass" made by Kicking Horse.
* Look around in superstores and coffee shops. Tell them your preference in flavor, and you stand a better chance of finding the right kind for you.
* Grind the proper amount. If the brewing process is quick, the grind should be fine; if the process takes more time, the grind should be more coarse. Only grind as much coffee as you will immediately use..
* Brew it directly after you grind it. The flavors disappear quickly after the coffee has been grounded. You should brew it as soon as you can.
* Drink it directly after you brew it. Coffee tastes best when it is fresh. The longer it sits, the more bitter it gets. Reheating coffee is a big no-no.
* Drink it straight. Sugar, milk or cream really ruins the flavor of the coffee. If you must have these additions in your coffee, chances are you have never experienced really good coffee!

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Coffee Maker Maintenance
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How to you clean your coffee maker? In order to be able to keep making good coffee, do this every month:

1. In case you have a built-in filter, take it out.
2. Fill your carafe with water and add two tablespoons of vinegar.
3. Pour the mixture of water and vinegar into the coffee maker and turn on the coffee maker.
4. Let it brew halfway through the brewing cycle and stop the machine for about 15 minutes. Resume the brewing process and let the brewing finish.
5. Now, rinse the carafe out and brew plain water through the system - twice. Rinse out the carafe, and you're now all done!

Troubleshooting Coffee

Does your coffee taste bad? There are several possible reasons why the coffee doesn't taste right. Here are some possible solutions to common coffee problems.

* Stale coffee beans or stale grounds? This is a recipe for bitter coffee. Get fresh coffee!
* A dirty pot? An unclean coffee pot makes bitter coffee. Follow the coffee maker cleaning instructions above.
* Poor wather quality? Typical city water may lead to bitter tasting coffee. Use clean water if possible.
* Using an incorrect ratio of coffee grounds to water? If the ratio isn't right, the coffee can turn bitter, or make the coffee taste like nothing.

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