| STEP1 |
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Select a grind that is suitable for
your brewing method or coffee maker.Whole beans retain their flavor
better during storage but you will need to have a coffee grinder
in your home. |
| STEP2 |
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Experiment with different roasting techniques.
Coffee beans are roasted to remove moisture and add flavor, and
different roasts produce different flavors. French roast results
in a full-flavored, dark bean. Italian roast is usually medium dark.
Anything lighter is usually identified simply as medium or light
roast. |
| STEP3 |
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Decipher labels. Estate beans are grown and processed
on a single farm. Some brands achieve a consistent flavor by blending
beans from various sources. Flavored coffees are infused with liquid
agents, such as chocolate, vanilla or nuts, but typically don't
start with the highest-quality beans. Look for 100 percent Colombian
or Hawaiian-blend beans for the best quality if you're buying canned
coffee in a grocery store. |
| STEP4 |
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Buy coffee from a knowledgeable source. Premium
roasters, like winemakers, are very proud of their blends. |
| STEP5 |
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Turn your coffee drinking into an entertaining
research project by studying the general characteristics of different
coffee producing regions. Coffee comes from many countries and coffee-growing
regions. |
| STEP6 |
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Often called mocha, this coffee is one of the
most ancient, with a medium to full body, rich flavor and dry aftertaste,
and chocolate tones. |
| STEP7 |
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A medium to moderately dark roast that goes down
sweet and smooth. |
| STEP8 |
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Full-bodied, fruity and acidic, with a dark roast. |
| STEP9 |
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Dry and medium-bodied, with a dark roast. |
| STEP10 |
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Sweet, medium-bodied and fruity, with a dark roast.
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| STEP11 |
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Dry and acidic, with a moderately dark to dark
roast. |
| STEP12 |
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Full-bodied and slightly fermented, with a dark
roast. |
| STEP13 |
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Many areas produce beans suitable for light roasting,
although Central American coffees frequently show up in light roasts.
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