Let’s see. It’s been a while. Actually, it’s been like….never. I’m not sure I’ve ever made coffee. Ok, I have mixed 1 teaspoon of Sanka into a
cup with hot water for my parents after dinner in the late 70’s and early 80’s,
but that might be it. However, I have
seen many people make coffee so I think I got this. It may not be “perfect” but it’ll be totally adequate. (I know the title says “perfect” but this is
free, so “perfect” is allowed to take on a touch of mediocrity.)
I digress. Let’s start with beans. You can easily buy these at a store. Some taste better than others. Look around and see what other people are
buying and whatever you see the most of, buy. Your chances of having it be
better that the one you blindly choose because it’s on sale are much higher.
From what I’ve read, it’s important to make sure the beans are “Fair Trade”
meaning the folks in Chile who planted, cared for and harvested them
beans were paid what they goddamned deserved
So, you got your beans. Oh, and I
think they should be roasted but not overly so.
That way they are more flavorful.
(For more info on this, please google “How roasted should my coffee
beans be” – this essay is more about making the cup of coffee, not on the intricacies of roasting, however,
I have seen some research on the
benefits of green coffee beans. Did you
know coffee beans are originally green and look a little like long ass split
peas? Who knew?)
Next you take those
beans, which are perfectly roasted because you looked that shit up and now know
about roasting coffee beans, and throw them into a grinder. A blender can also work but those blades need
to be sharp otherwise you will be stuck with water trying to pass through a big
shell and that doesn’t work. Believe
me. I did actually try this once when I
attempted to make brownies with coffee beans and there were big crunchy ass
bits in the brownie which made me look like a total amateur. I know we are talking about coffee here, and
you aren’t planning on eating the beans, but I just thought I’d tell you
because the grinding principle still applies.
So don’t cheap out on the grinder.
