Coffee Making and Brewing Methods

There are many methods of coffee brewing available to the dedicated coffee drinker. Each has pros and cons, but just about all have the potential to provide a great cup of coffee. The price of the equipment can range from the insignificant to the expensive. But whichever you choose there are some fundamentals that will help you to produce excellent coffee for your enjoyment.

The Basics

In any coffee preparation there are some important elements to remember, and they apply to all types of coffee brewing methods.

The Coffee

Firstly choose the coffee flavour you prefer. There are many varieties from locations throughout the world (including Australia) and you may need to try quite a few before you find the flavour you desire. And just to make it more confusing there a lots of blends, not to mention different roast styles. You can be sure that there is plenty of scope to find a flavour to suit your taste.

One very important determinant of quality is the coffee type. All good quality coffees are made from ARABICA beans - these coffees are generally grown in higher altitudes and their slower ripening imparts flavours not found in the cheaper and lower quality lowland ROBUSTA coffees. Robusta coffee is used mainly for instant coffees and as fillers for some commercial blends as well as in some of the strong European espresso blends. The dedicated coffee drinker is best served with freshly roasted Arabica coffee.

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