Coffee connoisseurs are constantly searching for the best coffee; however, this can mean many different things to different people. Some people prefer a rich, dark espresso similar to the Turkish coffees whose aroma alone can send the taste buds into a tailspin. Other people prefer a smooth, mild coffee with soft undertones that relax the senses. The key for any coffee drinker looking for the best coffee is knowing how to find the right coffee blend to create that coffee.

Finding the Best Coffee

The first step is to disregard marketing and packaging ploys. These are strategically planned campaigns designed to convince consumers that their coffee is the best coffee. The larger the coffee marketing campaign is the higher the coffee price will be, which is what makes consumers think they are buying a better coffee. Higher price does not always mean better coffee.

Small, local coffee roasters often have superior coffee blends that aren’t found in large chains. These coffees are typically not heavily marketed and rely solely on the quality of the coffee to advertise itself through word of mouth.

Pay attention to the roast. The roast of a coffee bean can alter its flavor dramatically. Lighter roasts tend to be more acidic in nature while darker roaster is slightly more bitter and bold. Choose the roast that best suits the taste that is sought. High quality coffee beans have distinct flavors that will resonate throughout the various roasts in different ways. For example, a top quality bean that is lightly roasted will have a slightly sweet yet bitter taste. The same bean roasted to a darker coffee will be similar to a sweet yet nutty dessert.

Choose fresh roasted coffee beans when possible, after about ten days the coffee beans tend to lose their flavor and will continue to do so until they begin to taste like stale, unsweetened cocoa. Use freshly ground coffee minutes after grinding it to retain its freshness. Store the coffee beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark place and if possible only purchase what will be used in a week to ten days for maximum freshness.

Finding the best coffee doesn’t have to mean knowing the difference between and Arabica bean and a Robusta bean, it simply means knowing how to get maximum flavor from any coffee bean or coffee blend. Choosing the best coffee will ultimately be based on taste and preference of roasts. There is no right or wrong answer, simply the answer that makes the most enjoyable cup of coffee for the person drinking it.

-Sharon Chapman

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