It’s time to get serious about being your own barista.
It’s time to get serious about being your own barista.
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
ByBobby FingerMay 8, 2020
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
Getting the perfect cup of java from your favorite barista is tough these days.
With that in mind, here’s an easy guide to make very expensive coffee without leaving home:
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
It starts with the grind.Whether budget or bourgie, all coffee beans taste better if ground right before brewing. Invest in a sturdy, adjustable burr grinder and you’ll be drinking great coffee at home.
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
Throw a kitchen scalein your online cart if you don’t already have one.Approach coffee brewing like a science — which it is, by the way. So measure your beans and deepen your enjoyment of every cup.
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
Choose your steeping style.There’s nothing wrong with drip coffee when you’re short on time, but if you have a little to spare (and I suspect you might at the moment), go with an Aeropress or pour-over dripper.
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
Leave some room for milk.First,heat a serving in the microwave. Then, to mimic the texture (and flair) of a foamy espresso drink, pour the warmed milk in your French press and plunge repeatedly until frothy.
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
Cold brew doesn’t have to be complicated.Coarsely ground coffee, water and time are all it takes to make iced coffee’s less bitter brother. A mason jar and cheesecloth are what you need.
How to make cold brew like a pro
Stop drinking bad coffee. Make your own expensive fancy cup at home.
If you want fancy coffee, you can put your money where your latte is. The Wirecutter, a product recommendation company owned by The New York Times, says here’s where to spend it:
Grinder
Aeropress
Pour-Over