For most of us, morning coffee is the energizer boost that gets us going and helps us through the challenge of the day. As fun as a cup of coffee in the morning can be, though, getting the right blend is very important. With that in mind, here are a few simple tips that you should keep in mind to make the most banging morning drip coffee possible.
Start grinding your coffee
The secret to quality drip coffee is to stop using pre-ground coffee. You should get your beans and break them down yourself. Pre-ground coffee never has anything like the same taste density and/or texture as the stuff that you grind up on your own. Treat yourself to a good coffee grinder and some reliable beans, and you can find that it makes all the difference.
Pay attention to the temperature
The easiest way to ruin morning coffee is to not pay enough attention to the temperature. You should take the time to ensure that your drip coffee is being produced at the right heat. There is a difference between having piping hot coffee and something that is burnt to a crisp!
Make sure that you turn off the heating system in your coffee maker as soon as the coffee itself is brewed. Then, take it off the machine and let it cool.
Keep your machine in pristine condition
Lastly, make sure that you clean your drip coffee machine out before you start using it. This should be something that you do after every use, or at the very least before every use. This will make sure that your machine does not fall into disrepair and does not have annoying calcium deposits building up within.
You can clean this using a mixture of vinegar and water in a 1:2 mixture and then rinse it all down using some clean water. Simple and effective!
Keep these simple ideas in mind, and it can be much easier for you to get a coffee in a consistent quality morning.