Brewing Basics: How To Start Making Your Own Amazing Beverages

Is there anything more amazing than a fresh cup of coffee in the morning? Yes, a home-brewed one! There is so much to know about how to brew your own blends, for instance, how long before the time do you grind your coffee? And how do you know which coffee maker is a good option for you? 

Latest trends are indicating that more people are taking to brewing their own cups fresh at home, and with many people working remotely with the continued Covid-19 pandemic, home brewing is booming more than ever! 

If you’ve been overwhelmed with where to begin your new coffee journey, or are wondering where you’re going wrong, you’ve come to the right place! For anyone new to the brew, here are some brewing basics to help you level up your game. 

Buy Good Quality Beans

Roughly, global coffee export sits at around 10 million 60kg bags every single month. The staggering love for coffee around the world has come from the incredible quality that originates from warmer, more humid regions on the globe. 

Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Brazil are some of the top coffee-producing countries in the world, but unique blends can be found in Dominican Republic, Uganda, Yemen, and Taiwan. The flavor profiles of Arabica and Robusta blends vary significantly, encouraging us to find the one that speaks to our soul! 

Invest in a Quality Coffee Grinder

Once you’ve found your best go-to coffee beans or a blend of your favorites, you should consider how you’ll be grinding them and then preparing the grounds. 

Grinding your own coffee is highly underrated, and most households – especially those who adore their fresh cup every morning – do not have enough knowledge about this process. Most grinders finish the job in less than a minute, while the initial investment may turn the consumer off, good quality grinders can last many years.   

How to Choose a Coffee Maker

There are various coffee makers on the market today, with some offering multiple brewing functions to suit your every coffee need. But, if these instruments for the best brew a little out of your budget, a drip machine will work well enough, too! 

Prepare Your Brew of Choice

For the adventurous coffee lover who is up for experimenting, there are a plethora of ways to prepare your roast or get more of a kick than simply caffeine. Adding just a couple of ingredients can change the taste and ultimately, the experience of your morning brew. And it is definitely worth exploring some recipes that pique your interest. Let’s check out some interesting ones. 

• Nitro Brew

Nitro brew is typically slow-steeped and infused with nitrogen as it pours out of the tap. As nitro cold brew coffee is naturally sweeter and frothy in texture, there is no need to add extra sugar or milk to it. Giving you the kick you never knew you needed, Nitro coffee is an awesome new experience for anyone who is seeking a thrilling remake of their naturally-brewed favorite. 

• Bullet Coffee

This coffee, which has become popular among keto diets, contains one or two cups of freshly brewed coffee with a twist. Adding 1-2 tablespoons of MCT (medium-length chain triglycerides) oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted, grass-fed butter to the coffee makes for a frothy, energy-rich beverage. Reading more about the keto diet will help you understand why fat is an important source of energy to convert into your body. 

• Traditional Norwegian Brew

With as many as 80% of Norwegians consuming coffee, it is no wonder that a specialty drink has been created to celebrate the cups which are, perhaps, more spectacular than others. In rural Norway, there is a cocktail called ‘karsk’ which involves weak coffee, sugar, and a healthy dose of locally-brewed moonshine. If you are ever visiting, don’t forget to try the local coffee delicacy! 

• Egg Coffee

For hundreds of years in Vietnam, locals have been using egg yolk to bulk up and froth their morning cuppa. Hanoi boasts the origin of ‘egg coffee’ – a local brew in which one egg yolk, half a cup of condensed milk, and vanilla extract are beaten into a fluffy, floating mixture. Serving the well-beaten mixture on top of a fresh cup of Vietnamese coffee is heaven – but you can do this at home if you have a fresh roast and the required ingredients. 

Coffee is adored the world over, and the worldly affair with coffee should never be downplayed. Adding that extra kick to your daily routines, as well as inspiring innovative recipes to spice up your lifestyle, there are endless ways in which coffee makes each of our lives that much sweeter. While it is important to enjoy your fresh cup, we should not forget to spice up our routine dose and try something different!