How to choose the right coffee

Let soluble coffee drinks will remain in office, but at home, in a quiet environment, you need to choose regular coffeeFrom one fragrance which can feel a surge of strength and desire to do great things.

We have already talked about the various methods of making coffee, and this article will dwell on how the diversity represented among the brands to choose the right coffee.

Let's start with the basic concepts: there are two main types of coffee - Arabica and Robusta. The Robusta compared with Arabica is almost two times more caffeine, amino acids and chlorogenic acid. Infusion of Robusta get strong and rather bitter. It has a mild Arabica taste with a slight tartness. Due to the high content of various oils, drink from this class get a very flavorful.

On packages often write - "100% Arabica", which in most cases is not true. Almost always a mixture of the two varieties. This allows you to reduce the cost of the product and at the same time get enough good quality. Espresso prepared from such a mixture will be moderately aromatic, with slight bitterness and dense foam. It is best to find the honest manufacturer that indicates the packaging composition of the mixture as a percentage.

The package itself should look presentable. Paints crisp, not blurry, easily readable labels (barcode, country of manufacture, expiry date). If in addition the date of roasting beans - then you are dealing with a serious manufacturer. The true flavor of the coffee is stored no longer than three months from the date of roasting, provided high-quality packaging.

Proper coffee is sold in glass or cans. It is worth it, of course, a lot of money. A cheaper option - vacuum packaging. Examine it carefully, it should be flat-bottomed, thick (three-layer) and be sure to valve, which allows to go out carbon dioxide, which is released some time with coffee grains. And also thanks to him, you will appreciate the aroma of coffee, slightly pushing in the package.

The true coffee drinkers prefer if you do not fry, it really grind the coffee yourself accurately. And rightly so. In the first place, so you'll save most of the essential oils and therefore flavor. Secondly, in the ground coffee unscrupulous manufacturers can add a variety of edible and inedible impurities, which you will find only at home, through a series of simple experiments. For example, consider a pinch of coffee on a white sheet of paper. Or throw pinch coffee in a glass of water, impurities settle to the bottom, stick together and stained with water, and pure coffee remains on the surface.

As I said in one of his articles, store coffee, which you plan to use for a week, it is better in the refrigerator. If you plan to store it for longer - put in the freezer.

The coffee shop does not have to stand next to strong-smelling products (spices, fish). Therefore it is more logical to buy it in specialized departments. Find out where in your city sells the best coffee, is not easy. Will have to look, try and make mistakes, and of course listen to the advice of friends the coffee.