Thought for Food: 6 Steps to Brewing the Perfect Cup of Coffee

A few simple steps will go a long way to ensuring you brew a great cup of coffee each time.

Keep your equipment clean. A solution of vinegar diluted in water will prevent impurities tainting your coffee.
Measure your portions. Two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water. Be consistent in this measure, regardless of the number of cups you are brewing.
Use fresh-ground coffee. Oxidization is the enemy of freshness. Grind the coffee immediately before brewing.
Use filtered water. Coffee is mostly water: the better the water, the better the coffee.
Use the correct temperature. Coffee should be brewed with water at between 195 and 200 degrees F.
Store in an air-tight container. Brewed coffee stays fresher longer when kept in an air-tight thermal carafe.

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