The humble coffee bean has become the way that many people in every part of tbe world start their day. While many people are happy to drink almost any sort of coffee to get their caffeine boost, there is a growing segment of consumers that want premium coffee that has the wonderful bitter but rich flavor that top quality coffee has.
It is mistakenly thought by many people that the only way to get really good coffee is by using an expensive and difficult to use coffee machine. The truth is that coffee is very robust and as long as you use the beans or grounds that you enjoy the flavor of then you can have great coffee.
The greatest problem with all forms of coffee machines is that people and many companies do not keep them clean. The internals need to be kept clean which can be a lot of work. The mechanism and lines need to be flushed after the last cup every day and before the first cup every morning. You might ask why and the answer is that coffee goes bitter and stale very quickly. Many people do not realize that there is always some residue left behind and if not flush can severely degrade the flavor of the coffee made.
Coffee beans are also an area where people become complacent. The beans are delicate vessels that hold the rich coffee taste that we want. Pour ring a weeks worth into the hopper is a guaranteed way to produce week bitter coffee. The beans need to be stored in a cool place in a container that has as little air as possible. This helps by stopping the oils from evapoieasting and from oxidizing. Oxidizing causes other unpleasant bitter flavor that is the hallmark of poor coffee. Ideally only the amount of coffee that will be used in the day will be added and if you are using ground coffee then this is even more important because the greater surface area and particle size can quickly degrade.
A great tip for getting the best coffee for yourself is to try as many different brands, price points and roasts as possible. Don't be scared of trying esspreso blends because many people enjoy the robust flavor in a standard cup of coffee.
Tawan's uses Boncafe beans because of their consistent quality and freshness. They are a little more expensive but on a per cup basis we believe they are worth it. You can always drop in and see how we make our coffee if you are in Chiang Mai.
