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If coffee is the only thing that gets you out of bed in the morning, you're probably committed to making the perfect cup of Joe. Whether you take your coffee black or with a hefty dose of cream and sugar, it's essential to get it just right, even if only to make waking up that much better.
After speaking with a half dozen leading coffee experts, we can safely say there are countless ways to take your coffee up a notch. But there's only one way that consistently comes up as the most effective. Here's the easiest way to get a better cup of coffee at home.
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If you've ever had a glass of wine a couple of days after opening the bottle and thought to yourself, 'This tastes nothing like I remember,' you'll understand this tip right off the bat. 'Much like wine, coffee beans oxidize due to contact with—you guessed it—oxygen,' says Jordan Karcher, founder of Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. 'By grinding the coffee, you're increasing the surface area of the coffee and greatly increasing the rate of oxidation, resulting in muted flavors and subdued aromatics. I recommend waiting until the last possible moment to grind your coffee before beginning the brewing process.'
That means you'll always want to buy whole beans (versus coffee that is already ground) and invest in a home coffee grinder so that you can grind your freshly roasted beans right before making your cup of coffee. For French press coffee, you'll want a coarser grind than with other types of at-home coffee.
Already grinding beans at home? Remember that coffee grinders wear out over time, which can impact the taste of the coffee.
'If your coffee is tasting too weak and under-extracted, try adjusting your grind setting a little finer. If that doesn't help, contact the manufacturer, and consider replacing the burrs in the grinder,' says Douglass Barrow, co-owner and roastmaster of Luna Gourmet Coffee & Tea Company.
While your beans are waiting to be used, store them in an airtight container in a dark, cool area to limit the beans' exposure to moisture, light, heat, and air. And make sure they're stored away from spices and other potent odors, as the beans can absorb them. 'Also, avoid buying bulk bags of beans—even if it seems like a good deal—because you'll be left with stale, less flavorful cups of coffee by the time you reach the end of the bag,' says Zach Winzelberg, owner of Winz Market.
As for what kind of grinder to buy, Will Shurtz, a Level 1 barista and the co-owner at Methodical Coffee, suggests a conical burr grinder, such as the Baratza grinder. 'A precision coffee grinder is able to grind beans to the correct size, which makes all the difference for a good cup of coffee,' Shurtz says.
Now that you know how to make a better cup of coffee, here are some other tips to make sure you get the best-ever cup of Joe. And for even more coffee tricks, This Is the Absolute Best Way to Store Coffee Beans, According to Experts.